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Treaty literacy is a core component of corporate–Indigenous relations in Canada. This article explores how understanding treaty context strengthens governance, credibility, and long-term partnership outcomes.

Corporate–Indigenous relations are shaped by governance specificity across First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. This article examines why pan-Indigenous corporate frameworks can create institutional misalignment and how governance-informed corporate systems strengthen partnership credibility.

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.

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

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

Introduction Consultation and engagement with Indigenous Peoples in resource development are essential for achieving reconciliation,...

There has been much discussion lately about economic reconciliation, which is the full inclusion of Indigenous peoples, communities, and...

Economic reconciliation is a key part of the broader reconciliation journey between Canadians and Indigenous peoples. It aims to address...