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Indigenous engagement
At Imperial, we strive to build strong and lasting relationships with Indigenous Peoples built on mutual trust, respect and shared prosperity. This effort is grounded in a commitment to listen, understand and collaborate as we work together to develop energy solutions for future generations.
Many of our operations and development opportunities are located close to Indigenous communities or on their traditional lands and we recognize that our company and our employees have an important role to play in progressing reconciliation.
1,100+
$3.8 billion
Imperial's four pillars of Indigenous engagement
Our goal is to collaborate with Indigenous communities on a common vision for progress, environmental stewardship and sustainable development.
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Pillar 01
Consultation
• Open and continuous dialogue
• Value traditional practices, decision-making processes, culture and language
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Pillar 02
Workforce development
• Investing in education
• Focused on recruitment, progression and retention
• Internal training, development and mentoring programs
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Pillar 03
Business development
• Focused on capacity building
• Indigenous content valued in procurement contracts
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Pillar 04
Community relations
• Relationship building
• Support and participate in community events
• Effective grievance management
$18.5 million
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In 2021
Our reconciliation and engagement efforts focused on growing our Indigenous business partnerships across the value chain, incorporating Indigenous input and traditional knowledge in project execution, increasing Indigenous representation in our workforce, and enhancing our employee Indigenous cultural awareness and education programs across Canada.
Our efforts in our upstream operations were recognized with the award of a silver level certification in Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) from the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, a designation supported by independent and third-party verification.
After three years at the PAR “committed” level, successful applicants will normally progress to the bronze level. In 2021, Imperial’s upstream business earned our way to silver certification three years ahead of schedule. We aspire to grow the program across the company and reach gold level in the future.
A growing partnership
Indigenous internship and scholarship programs
Pimee Well Servicing: a commitment to quality, safety and the community
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Business development
Indigenous stakeholders have repeatedly told us that one of the most meaningful contributions our company can make on the journey of economic reconciliation is to grow healthy partnerships with Indigenous businesses. -
Workforce development
Diversity of thought and opinion; stronger connections to the land and each other -
Consultation / Community relations
Imperial’s Indigenous consultation and community relations program is focused on building relationships and maintaining ongoing dialogue with Indigenous leaders and community members by recognizing and valuing traditional practices, decision-making processes, cultural activities and languages.
Community relations and community investment
Indspire Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards program
ACTUA – STEM outreach for Indigenous youth
Indigenous youth are the fastest-growing population in Canada, yet they are sharply under-represented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and careers. This program, developed by Actua, aims to increase the number of Indigenous youth in STEM education and careers.
Mount Royal University’s Medicine Trail Program
The Medicine Trail Program provides cultural support to staff and students of the Iniskim Centre and throughout Mount Royal University Campus.
Science Education Employment Development Scholarships program (SEEDS)
SEEDS is a partnership between Imperial and the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory in Ontario, which provides scholarships for Six Nations students in pursuit of post-secondary education.
Indspire Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships and Awards program
ACTUA – STEM outreach for Indigenous youth
Indigenous youth are the fastest-growing population in Canada, yet they are sharply under-represented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and careers. This program, developed by Actua, aims to increase the number of Indigenous youth in STEM education and careers.
Mount Royal University’s Medicine Trail Program
The Medicine Trail Program provides cultural support to staff and students of the Iniskim Centre and throughout Mount Royal University Campus.
Science Education Employment Development Scholarships program (SEEDS)
SEEDS is a partnership between Imperial and the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory in Ontario, which provides scholarships for Six Nations students in pursuit of post-secondary education.
Certifications and memberships
Key documents
Sustainability report
Stories