Why Organizations Should Invest in Meaningful Indigenous Relations
EY Canada has launched a report examining indigenous relations as it pertains to energy and resource organizations across Canada.
Indigenous communities, governments and organizations in every region of Canada have been active developers of renewable energy projects over the past two decades.
- Since 2017, the number of medium and large Indigenous clean energy projects has grown by 29.6%
- As of February 2022, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit entities are partners or beneficiaries of almost 20% of Canada’s electricity-generating infrastructure.
The report shows that relationships and agreements between corporations and Indigenous groups in Canada have come a long way over the past few decades. However, many corporations do not know how to work effectively, equitably and meaningfully with Indigenous groups.
- that 85% are categorized as “disengaged” as it relates to engaging with Indigenous communities and their awareness, readiness, strategies, consultations and partnerships.
- only 25% of companies have strategies for Indigenous employment, business development or community development, and only 10% have implemented strategies.
To support energy and resource organizations across Canada in building awareness and informing an approach to creating sustainable and mutually beneficial relations with Indigenous Peoples, built on trust and respect, EY teams have developed a Energy & Resources Indigenous Relations Framework.
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