Participatory Community Engagement and Stakeholder Consultation

The contract seeks to design and implement a participatory engagement strategy to involve Inuit communities throughout the Nunavut Settlement Area, with a focus on meaningful consultation, inclusive representation, and the collection of community input through organized meetings and culturally appropriate methods. The work requires deep cultural sensitivity and a proven ability to collaborate with Indigenous stakeholders to ensure that voices from across remote and dispersed communities are heard, respected, and integrated into the process. All activities must be conducted in alignment with Inuit priorities, worldviews, and governance structures, emphasizing community-led decision-making and linguistic accessibility. This subcontract, issued by the Department of Indigenous Services under the Government of Canada, is categorized under NAICS code 541990 for other professional, scientific, and technical services and is open for response until May 19, 2026. The place of performance is centered in Canada’s National Capital Region and the Nunavut Territory, reflecting the national and territorial scope of the engagement work. While no specific set-aside designation is indicated, the nature of the work inherently prioritizes Indigenous leadership and local expertise, expecting contractors to demonstrate experience in Indigenous engagement, logistical capacity to operate in Arctic environments, and the ability to deliver outcomes that support federal commitments to reconciliation and self-determination.