Western Region Modern Treaties Support

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NOTE: THIS PAGE PROVIDES GUIDEANCE TO WESTERN REGION DEPARTMENTS ONLY.
For all other stakeholders, please reach out to Indigenous Procurement Policy Directorate at mailto:TPSGC.PAApprovisionAutochtone-APIndigenousProc.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
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Indigenous Considerations in WR Government Procurement

THE WHAT: This Wiki page is a starting point to explore and understand GOC's obligations for when there's a requirement located a Modern Treaty (also known as Comprehensive Land Claim Agreements [CLCAs]) area and/or if you are considering Indigenous opportunities in your procurement, in general (not located in a Modern Treaty area). Requirements that are subject to Modern Treaties often require a unique set of procedures and must be reviewed by our Modern Treaty Support Team. The resources found in this section will help you through these procedures and direct you to the applicable resources.

THE WHY: Considering Indigenous opportunities in procurement is strongly encouraged and can be found in our Minister's mandate letter. There is no requirement too big or too small. We must take every opportunity to realize social benefits in federal contracting. We must develop and sustain a positive working relationship with the claimant groups, northern partners, be proactive and develop trust, encourage open communication, be flexible but realistic and realize that each agreement is unique.

THE WHAT: MODERN TREATIES AND THE NUNAVUT LAND CLAIMS AGREEMENT

Modern Treaties

Modern Treaties (also known as Comprehensive Land Claim Agreements [CLCAs]) area - minus the Nunavut Settlement Area (NSA) (please see Nunavut Information and Procedures tab).
Most requirements that take place in a Modern Treaty (CLCA) area must include Indigenous Benefit Plan (IBP) (as known as Indigenous Opportunities Considerations [IOC]). There are no requirements that are too big or too small. We must take every opportunity to realize socio-economic benefits in federal contracting. Please explore this page as it will help you to understand your obligations and will point you to the appropriate resources to support you in your implementation.

Nunavut Land Claims Agreement

Most requirements that take place in the NSA must include Inuit considerations including Inuit and Nunavut benefit evaluation criteria. There are no requirements that are too big or too small. We must take every opportunity to realize socio-economic benefits in federal contracting. Please explore this page as it will help you to understand your obligations and will point you to the appropriate resources to support you in your implementation.

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External Links

GCworkplace Design Guide PDF

Modern Treaties (SM)

Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business (SM): link title

Aboriginal and Treaty Rights Information System (ATRIS):

Map Room (CIRNAC):

Treaties, Agreements and Negotiations (CIRNAC):

Duty to Consult:

Guide for Federal Implementers of Comprehensive Land Claims and Self-Government Agreements:

Final Agreements and Related Implementation Matters:

Nunavut Agreement: Article 24 (NTI) Inuit Firm Registry (IFR)

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