Indigenous Community Engagement and Crew Training

The contract involves providing cultural orientation and technical field training specifically tailored for First Nations-affiliated crew members. In addition to delivering this specialized training, the contract includes responsibilities for supporting engagement with Indigenous communities, ensuring meaningful interaction and collaboration. The work will be conducted primarily in British Columbia and falls under the NAICS code 611430, relating to professional and management development training. Issued by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans under the Government of Canada, this subcontract aims to enhance the skills and cultural knowledge of Indigenous crew members to better integrate them into field operations. The solicitation was posted in early March 2026, with responses accepted up until the end of October 2029, offering a broad window for proposals. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to Indigenous inclusion and capacity building within fisheries-related activities.