Valuing Indigenous worldviews begins with developing and understanding of rich culture and history of Indigenous Peoples through training and experiential learning opportunities, but it is deeper than that.  It is also about listening to Indigenous perspective and reflecting Indigenous knowledge in what we do, where appropriate. Sublatus offers Indigenous awareness training to all employees.  We also honour Indigenous culture and history through celebrations, participation in special ceremonies and by offering immersive learning experiences in the community and on the land. 

Indigenous Peoples have a deep spiritual and cultural connection with the Earth and hold the worldview that everything from the sea to the sky is connected.  It is through this worldview that we are learning and reflecting on ways to integrate Indigenous knowledge into aspects of our work.  Whether through consultation, collaboration on environmental matters.  We value Indigenous Peoples’ deep knowledge and perspectives that encourage us to approach our work in new ways and are committed to meaningful engagement with both Indigenous Elders and community members.

Partnerships start with honest and respectful relationship-building to get to know one another and understand common interests and mutual benefit.  We recognize communities have different priorities and we will take the time to listen and understand what they are. We are committed to working with local Indigenous businesses to provide talent and services that supports Indigenous businesses to invest revenues back into their communities. We are committed to developing long-term relationships that start well before, and extend beyond, any project or opportunity.  We will work in a spirit of partnership that is built on trust, respect, and open dialogue in everything that we do.  We recognize that great benefits can be achieved when our sights are set for a shared long-term vision. 

We are focused on contributing to improving the participation of Indigenous Peoples in Canada’s workforce by strategically partnering in the development, attraction, employment, inclusion, and retention of Indigenous Peoples within our company. This means creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where Indigenous employees feel valued and respected, while also contributing to the future Indigenous workforce through partnerships, programs, and community engagements. This helps us to attract and retain Indigenous employees who want to build meaningful careers and brings different perspectives to our work and new ways of thinking.