Reconciliation is a journey rather than a destination. At Hatfield, our commitment to reconciliation is active, evolving, and rooted in meaningful action. We see reconciliation as a shared path; one that requires humility, active listening, and continuous learning. We aim to create meaningful space for Indigenous voices to shape outcomes, not just participate in processes.
We help clients and communities navigate the full lifecycle of relationship-building, from early dialogue to long-term collaboration. Our approach is grounded in our commitment to reconciliation guided by an understanding of Indigenous rights, histories, laws, and contemporary realities. We actively integrate these perspectives into all aspects of our work.
Learn more about our Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Policy here.
Our Services
We work with and for Indigenous Nations to provide technical environmental and socio-economic services, project management, communications support, and capacity-building guidance.
We help clients navigate complex and evolving regulatory requirements. We offer strategic advice and technical expertise to support meaningful Indigenous engagement and collaboration at all stages of the project lifecycle.
Our services include:
- Engagement: Planning, issues tracking, and reporting.
- Government-to-government Liaison: Supporting respectful and effective intergovernmental relationships.
- Advisory Services: Strategic guidance on policy, planning, and project development.
- Facilitation and Communication: Enabling dialogue, collaboration, and shared understanding.
- Incorporation and consideration of Indigenous Knowledge and perspectives in regulatory processes.
- Social-Ecological Knowledge: Bridging social and ecological perspectives to support balanced, informed solutions.
- Technical and project management support to enhance Indigenous community involvement in projects; facilitating active participation of monitors and Guardians and building broader community capacity.
