Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
At CGI, every project is guided by both opportunity and responsibility. Our work reflects a commitment to building strong relationships with employees, subcontractors, clients, and an expanding network of Indigenous communities and businesses across Canada.
Reconciliation begins with understanding. CGI recognizes the importance of learning from the histories, cultures, and lived experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, while acknowledging both the challenges and resilience that shape these stories.
Building Partnerships and Economic Inclusion
Meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities begin with listening, early engagement, and mutual respect. By working collaboratively from the outset, CGI creates pathways for Indigenous procurement, employment, training, and business participation that reflect the unique strengths and aspirations of each community.
Our approach is grounded in long-term relationship building, open dialogue, and shared values, supporting social and economic benefits that extend well beyond individual projects.
CGI is proud to participate in the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business, reflecting our continued journey toward reconciliation and our belief that inclusion is achieved through action, reflection, and accountability.
Indigenous Relations Are About Relationships
Our Indigenous relations are built on relationships, shared stories, and a collective commitment to doing better together.
Ownership, leadership, staff, and many vendor partners are actively engaged in advancing reconciliation and fostering meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities across Canada.
Core Values Guiding Indigenous Partnerships
At CGI, every project we pursue is guided by both opportunity and responsibility. Our portfolio reflects more than the spaces we build—it represents our shared commitment to grow together, learn continuously, and contribute to a more inclusive and connected future.
Our approach to Indigenous partnerships is rooted in the same core values as we share with many of our clients:
Strong relationships begin with honesty and trust. CGI shows up as a genuine partner and neighbour in the communities where we live, work, and build.
Excellence
CGI approaches Indigenous partnerships with integrity, humility, and a daily commitment to improvement, upholding the highest standards of respect and collaboration. We are guided by the Call to Action No. 92 from the Truth + Reconciliation Commission.
Adaptability
We listen, learn, and evolve practices to reflect community needs, supporting Indigenous-led initiatives and creating pathways through employment, mentorship, and partnership.
Our learning journey continues through training, cultural exchanges, and community engagement that deepen understanding and strengthen reconciliation commitments.
Culture
CGI recognizes and celebrates the cultural and artistic richness of Indigenous communities, collaborating with Indigenous artists, designers, and storytellers to reflect shared purpose and pride in the spaces we build.
Innovation
Innovation grows through collaboration. By working alongside Canadian industry leaders in preconstruction, modular, and sustainable design, CGI advances projects that align modern construction with community-driven purpose.