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Our Indigenous Relations team collaborates both internally and externally through the Graham Three Nations (G3N) brand. A cornerstone of our commitment to First Nations, Inuit and M\u00e9tis peoples, G3N develops strategic and meaningful Indigenous business relationships that maximize the involvement of local trade contractors, suppliers (including equipment) and workers. All employees and subcontractors understand the importance of engaging with Indigenous and work cooperatively with G3N.<\/p>\n
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Our Indigenous Community engagement is wide ranging. From employment, supply chain procurement, and sub-contract opportunities for Indigenous businesses, to training and certifications in construction trades. We provide senior opportunities with on-the-job skills development in construction management (CM) and project management (PM), as well as related training through the Canadian Construction Association\u2019s Gold Seal program and the globally-recognized Project Management Institute (PMI). We also offer in-house courses for Indigenous employees and partners which qualify towards Gold Seal and PMI certifications.<\/p>\n
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Since 1999, we\u2019ve conducted our business with the clear understanding that expectations for Indigenous Relations have evolved and will continue to. Those expectations are specifically documented in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: 94 Calls to Action.<\/p>\n
Our overarching goal is to develop strong, sustainable business relationships with the communities associated with our projects and businesses. These relationships reflect Graham\u2019s core values of commitment, integrity, reliability, and respect for the heritage and culture of Indigenous communities. Ultimately, our inclusive actions, efforts, integrity of the team and respect we show are the measure of these relationships.<\/p>\n
To guide us on our path, we have articulated our Indigenous Principles in a formal Board approved document. These eight principles\u2013Trust, Respect, Transparency, Commitment, Community Engagement, Integrity, Indigenous Liaison, and Financial Considerations\u2013are the cornerstone of our approach to Indigenous community engagement. As the first general contractor in Canada to have such a statement, Graham continues to lead the way in engaging with Indigenous communities.<\/p>\n
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