Partnering Together for Mutual Benefits – Rachael Paquette, J.D, of Paquette & Associates and Fiona Blondin, Director of Indigenous Strategy, Cormorant Utility Services and Board of Director for KWG Resources
Early engagement and relationship building and bridging differences in priorities, knowledge and ways of operating, perspectives on time etc. to achieve mutually beneficial goals.
Essential need to allow for time to support relationship development and capacity building to help ensure sustainability / long term value for First Nations. Different partnership models across areas e.g. engineering, catering and camp services, drilling etc.