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Strengthening Corporate–Indigenous Relations Through Governance, Rights, and Practice

INDsight Consulting is an Indigenous-led advisory firm that supports governments and corporations to work effectively with Indigenous Nations. We help leaders strengthen governance, decision-making, and partnership approaches so Indigenous relations are built on rights, clarity, and long-term value.

Our work focuses on the strategic choices that shape outcomes before projects begin. When policy, engagement, procurement, and partnership models are well designed, organizations reduce risk, build trust, and create durable relationships that endure beyond individual initiatives.

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What We Do

We advise governments and corporations on how to make sound decisions in their relationships with Indigenous Nations. Our work focuses on governance, decision-making, and partnership approaches that are grounded in Indigenous rights and informed by community priorities.

We help leaders move from broad commitments to clear, defensible approaches that stand up to scrutiny and support stable, long-term relationships beyond individual projects or leadership changes.

Strategic & Advisory Services

We advise leaders across sectors on strategies that align with Indigenous rights, advance reconciliation, and drive community-centered outcomes.

Engagement & Collaboration

We design culturally responsive engagement strategies that build trust, enable meaningful dialogue, and strengthen relationships.

Partnership Development

We support leaders in building principled, purpose-driven partnerships rooted in trust, equity, and reciprocity.

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Our Approach

We take a community-informed, practice-driven approach to Indigenous relations. Our work is grounded in Indigenous rights, governance, and community priorities, and designed to operate within real organizational constraints.

We focus on the decisions, structures, and systems that shape outcomes before projects begin. By strengthening governance, decision-making, and internal alignment, we help organizations move from stated commitments to clear, defensible practice that supports stable, long-term relationships and measurable outcomes.

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How Colonial History Shapes Corporate–Indigenous Relations in Canada

Corporate–Indigenous relations in Canada are shaped by colonial economic development and the institutional legacies that followed. This article examines how historical corporate activity continues to influence Indigenous expectations, corporate credibility, and long-term partnership outcomes.

Indigenous Governance in Canada: Nation-to-Nation Foundations and the Role of Treaties in Corporate Engagement

Canada’s constitutional and legal foundations are shaped by Nation-to-Nation relationships between Indigenous Peoples and the Crown. These relationships were not incidental to the formation of the Canadian state; they are constitutive of it. Through treaties and other agreements, Indigenous Nations entered into enduring legal and political relationships that continue to structure jurisdiction, rights, and obligations across the country. Corporations are not parties to these N

The Limits of Stakeholder Engagement

Corporate–Indigenous relations now sit at the centre of governance, accountability, and risk considerations for companies operating in Canada. Across sectors, organizations work within Indigenous territories, interact with Indigenous governments, and seek to establish relationships that extend well beyond individual projects or transactions. Yet the conceptual frameworks used to structure these relationships are rarely examined with sufficient care, particularly with respect