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Indigenous Practice

Our Indigenous Practice is led by an Indigenous Associate Partner, in close collaboration with Indigenous Treaty Partners, a Mi’kmaw-owned business. Together, we bring deep-rooted understanding and expertise in Indigenous relations; and we ensure authentic and impactful collaborations for meaningful change.

As an organization and as individual practitioners, we’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to Progressive Aboriginal Relations™ (PAR) by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB). This is our first step in being intentional and committed to partnering with Indigenous communities and businesses for a more inclusive economy.

At Barrington, we demonstrate our commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action #92 in many ways, including:

  • Indigenous Ally and Treaty education for leadership and staff
  • Mentoring of an Indigenous Business
  • Indigenous representation in corporate equity and leadership
  • Scholarship through the Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation


    • OUR SERVICES

    Are you looking to make meaningful steps towards Reconciliation and are unsure where to start?  

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    Reconciliation Action Planning

    A Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is a strategic document outlining an organization’s commitment to fostering positive relationships with Indigenous communities. It outlines specific actions, targets, and timelines to address the past, promote understanding, and pave the way for future collaboration. Through a RAP, organizations actively participate in the broader Reconciliation movement, recognizing Indigenous rights, histories, and contributions. Organizations can expect a deeply collaborative approach rooted in respect and understanding of Indigenous cultures and histories.


    We are uniquely positioned to guide organizations through the development of comprehensives RAPs by partnering with certified Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) facilitators under the Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) program.


    What you can expect:

    • Maturity assessment
    • Cultural awareness training
    • Leadership statement
    • Actionable Reconciliation Plan

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    Indigenous Engagement Services

    We collaborate with our partners, Indigenous Treaty Partners, to offer diverse client services. Together, we deliver services embodied with respect and knowledge, aligned with the principles of Reconciliation and mutual benefit. Our services focus on fostering meaningful and lasting relationships with Indigenous communities and businesses by integrating Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into practices and policies.

    • Project and change management 
    • Engagement strategies
    • Facilitating dialogue
    • Navigating complexity

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    Consulting for Indigenous Community & Organizations

    If you are looking for culturally respectful consulting services tailored to your unique needs, our services are delivered by practitioners equipped with the expertise and training in the following areas:

    • Healthcare
    • Digital Services
    • Strategy Advisory
    • Privacy
    • Performance Excellence Services
    • Unified Communications
    • Business Transformation

    Indigenous Practice standards are embedded into all of our initiatives.

    Here’s our top 4:

    Professional Indigenous Ally Training

    Our team members have completed Indigenous Ally training, exploring Indigenous history, confronting past truths and guiding steps towards Reconciliation. Through historical perspectives, present-day challenges, and practical strategies, our team has gained an understanding of cultural sensitivity, the significance of diversity, and the essential steps required to advance Reconciliation across different sectors of Canadian society.

    Etuaptmumk (Two-Eyed Seeing)

    Mi’kmaq Elder Albert Marshall indicated Etuaptmumk is the gift of multiple perspectives; learning to see from one eye the strengths Indigenous ways of knowing and the strengths of Western ways of knowing from the other. It intentionally and respectfully brings the different ways of knowing together.

    First Nation OCAP Principles

    The First Nations principles of ownership, control, access, and possession (OCAP). OCAP is a framework that can be leveraged by First Nations to assert control over data collection processes and the data that they own, and control how this information can be used.

    Agile Delivery

    Barrington uses this approach to deliver high quality solutions to our clients through continuous collaboration and by prioritizing the unique needs of an organization as the key driver of transformation. Our agile approach means we can make progress fast and spot improvements early on.

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