Indigenous Engagement
Land Acknowledgment
ServcoCanada recognizes that our offices and fabrication facilities are located on the traditional territories of Treaty 1, 4, 6, 8, and Haisla Nation lands. These are the ancestral homelands of many First Nations and Métis communities who have cared for these lands for generations. We are deeply grateful to the Knowledge Keepers and Elders—past and present—whose wisdom continues to guide us.
Commitment to Indigenous Engagement
ServcoCanada is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities. Through partnerships and employment opportunities, we aim to support economic growth, capacity building, and cultural understanding within the regions where we work.
Our business spans construction and industrial services, including industrial turnarounds, site services, pipe and structural steel fabrication, scaffolding, electrical, millwrighting, and more. To enhance our work in Indigenous communities, we have formed partnerships with several First Nations groups across Canada.
We believe that responsible business means creating opportunities that respect Indigenous cultures and values. Building trust is at the heart of our efforts—we earn it through consistent engagement, open communication, and delivering on our commitments.
ServcoCanada respects the rights, interests, and traditions of Indigenous Peoples and is committed to building lasting partnerships that promote shared success. Our guiding principles for Indigenous engagement are:
- Acknowledging and respecting the cultural, social, and economic interests of Indigenous Peoples, as recognized by local, national, and international laws.
- Identifying the interests and perspectives of Indigenous communities in relation to regional projects and their potential impacts.
- Engaging with Indigenous communities in a timely, fair, and culturally appropriate manner.
- Building cross-cultural understanding by fostering mutual respect and shared learning.
Four Pillars for Indigenous Engagement
For nearly a decade, ServcoCanada’s leadership teams have focused on improving Indigenous lives and communities. Our efforts span not-for-profit initiatives, social development programs, and large-scale construction projects.
Our approach is built around Four Pillars that support strong, resilient Indigenous communities:
Pillar 1: Youth Mental Health and Development
ServcoCanada is committed to empowering Indigenous youth through education and mental health support.
- Bears’ Lair Youth Entrepreneur Dream Camps: ServcoCanada is the exclusive construction partner of the Bears’ Lair Youth Entrepreneur Youth Camps; an Indigenous Not-For Profit that has facilitated 33 Youth Entrepreneur Camps to over 900 Indigenous youth between the ages of 11 to 18 across Canada in the past 18 months. These camps inspire entrepreneurial thinking and provide youth with tools to pursue their dreams.
- Sam’s Foundation: Mental health is a critical focus of our youth development efforts. Through our partnership with Sam’s Foundation, we help address the mental health crisis in Indigenous communities. The foundation partners with organizations like LiveDifferent and the Toba Centre for Children & Youth to deliver life-promoting programs and trauma-informed services to thousands of youth annually.
Pillar 2: Capacity Building
ServcoCanada invests in skills development and training to create lasting opportunities for Indigenous workers.
- We have supported over 25 Indigenous apprentices through provincial apprenticeship programs and community colleges.
- The Bears’ Lair Youth Camps have been integrated into British Columbia school curriculums, including the Capstone program, which requires Entrepreneurship and Indigenous studies learning, normally requiring three months to complete.
- We work with First Nations partners to identify workforce needs and subcontract opportunities for Indigenous businesses.
By partnering with Economic Development Corporations and hosting community career fairs, we jointly identify:
- Subcontracting opportunities for local Indigenous businesses.
- Training programs to build skills for project roles.
- Culturally relevant services to support Indigenous job seekers.
Pillar 3: Entrepreneurship
Our procurement policy is dedicated to the development and growth of businesses that are owned and operated by Indigenous Entrepreneurs and Community Owned Businesses from the local Nations where we work.
ServcoCanada is the exclusive construction industry partner and sponsor of the Bears’ Lair TV show. Brad Mason, ServcoCanada Principal and Founding Partner served as guest judge in one of the episodes in Season 2. The Bears’ Lair is an inspiring entrepreneurial TV series exclusively featuring the innovation, perseverance, and vitality of Indigenous entrepreneurs.
Pillar 4: Partnership & Equity
ServcoCanada is the exclusive construction partner of Indigenous Initiatives – an 100% Indigenous-owned and operated company. They establish collaborative economic development between Indigenous Communities, Corporations, Government and Not-for-Profits that respect the cultures and core values of Indigenous people. Their highly experienced team has worked for decades with Indigenous communities and businesses.
Our partnerships are built on trust, mutual respect, and a shared vision for creating economic opportunities that benefit Indigenous communities. We are committed to fostering sustainable development and contributing to a brighter future for Indigenous Peoples across Canada.
Partnership Agreements:
Limited Partnership Agreement:
Fox Lake First Nation, War Lake First
Nation, York Factory First Nation, TCN First
Nation – (collectively the CREE NATION
PARTNERSHIP)
Limited Partnership Agreement:
White Dog First Nation
MOU:
Pequis First Nation
MOU:
Samson Cree Nation
MOU – Draft Limited Partnership Agreement:
Cold Lake First Nation, Frog Lake First
Nation, Kehewin Cree Nation, Saddle Lake
First Nation, Goodfish Lake First Nation,
Beaver Lake Cree Nation, And Heart Lake
First Nation, (collectively the SEVEN
NATIONS)
Band Council Resolution:
Shamattawa
Limited Partnership Agreement:
Cheam First Nation
Limited Partnership Agreement:
Kamloops Indian Band
Limited Partnership Agreement:
Aitchelitz First Nation, Leq’a:mel First
Nation, Matsqui First Nation, Popkum First
Nation, Skway First Nation, Skawahlook
First Nation, Skowkale First Nation, Squiala
First Nation, Sumas First Nation, Tzeachten
First Nation, Yakweakwioose First Nation,
Chawathil First Nation, Cheam Indian Band,
Kwantlen First Nation, Kwaw-kwaw-Apilt
First Nation, Scowlitz First Nation, Seabird
Island First Nation, Shxw’ow’hamel First
Nation, Soowahlie First Nation, Skwah First
Nation, Qayqayt First Nation, Kwikwetlem
First Nation, Union Bar First Nation, Peters
Band, Katzie First Nation, (collectively the
STO:LO COMMUNITY FUTURES)
Limited Partnership Agreement:
Haisla First Nation
MOU:
Sqaumish First Nation