Hemmera has extensive community relations, consultation and planning experience working with First Nations, the public, government and corporate organizations in developing and implementing First Nation consultation, community and land use planning programs.
In recognition of First Nations’ key role in the decision-making process associated with land and resource planning and development in British Columbia, Hemmera has offered a range of programs and services specifically tailored for First Nation communities, government agencies,and private sector clients since 1994. Hemmerahas expertise related to the ongoing treaty process in B.C. - specifically in the areas of negotiation, governance, natural resources, land use and communityplanning - and has successfully negotiated agreements on behalf of an increasingly broad range of clients.
Hemmera assists manyFirst Nations, government and private sector clients in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with various stakeholders and decision-makers within their respective disciplines and communities across BC and throughout Western Canada.
Our consultation programs include the following technical and advisory services:
- First Nation and Stakeholder Liaison
- First Nation Consultation
- Regulatory Coordination
- Community Relations
- JointVenture Development
- Training, Skills Transfer, and Capacity Building
- Environmental and Land Use Planning
- Resource Management
- Policy and Program Review
- Comprehensive Community Planning
- Corporate Program Development
Hemmera is currently engaged in a strategic alliance with Naut'sa mawt Resources Group, a leading First Nation organization in B.C. The goal of this alliance is to deliver specific environmental services to clients in Western Canada and the North in a manner that not only reflects the evolving needs of our clients, but also results in lasting capacity building and the meaningful transfer of environmental skills and expertise to and within First Nation communities.
