Indigenous Community Engagement and OCAP-Compliant Consultation

The contract seeks to facilitate OCAP-compliant engagement with Indigenous communities in support of technical assessments, emphasizing meaningful consultation that respects Indigenous rights, governance, and knowledge systems. This includes organizing planning meetings, soliciting and incorporating community input, and ensuring that Indigenous knowledge is authentically integrated into environmental and impact assessment processes. The work must adhere strictly to the OCAP principles—Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession—to safeguard the sovereignty of Indigenous data and decision-making authority throughout the engagement lifecycle. The opportunity is structured as a subcontract under the Government of Canada’s Impact Assessment Agency, with a submission deadline of June 12, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 541618 for scientific research and development services. Performance is expected to occur across Canada, reflecting the nationwide scope of Indigenous consultation required for federal impact assessments. The contract underscores the government’s commitment to reconciliation through respectful, transparent, and culturally grounded collaboration with Indigenous peoples, aligning with national obligations and policy frameworks on Indigenous rights and environmental review.