Indigenous relationships are a vital component of project development. Hatfield supports clients and communities at all stages of the relationship cycle. Our expertise includes a deep appreciation of Indigenous histories and contemporary concerns. Our approach is founded on our commitment to reconciliation, which we see as a journey for both individuals and organizations. We apply ourselves to reconciliation through our commitment to continuous learning and to fostering the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives in our work. More information on our Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Policy is available here.
We uphold and understand the practical applications of legal frameworks, including the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Section 35 of the Canadian Constitution, and in British Columbia, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA).
We are expert collaborators and dedicated listeners. We have a passion for facilitation and helping others foster and strengthen the building blocks of trust: communication, knowledge-sharing, mutual understanding, and respect.
Our Services
We work with Indigenous clients providing technical environmental and socio-economic services, project management, and communications support and advice to help Indigenous nations and communities protect and further their interests.
We help public and private sector clients navigate dynamic regulatory environments providing strategic advice and technical support for Indigenous engagement and involvement at all stages of project development. Our services include:
- Engagement – planning, issues tracking, and reporting
- Government-to-government liaison
- Advisory Services
- Indigenous Values, Interests, and Inclusion
- Facilitation and communication
- Social ecological knowledge
