Indigenous Settlements, Councils and Bands

When McSteel Salvage & Cleanup begins working with your Aboriginal Settlement or Band, we approach the process with respect, cultural sensitivity, and a deep understanding of the unique needs of these communities. Here's how this process works:

1. Initial Consultation: Our team will begin by openly discussing your Aboriginal Settlement/Band's specific needs, priorities, and cultural considerations.
2. Cultural Awareness Training: McSteel's team will undergo cultural awareness training to ensure respectful engagement with your First Nations community.
3. Needs Assessment: We will work with your community to conduct a thorough needs assessment, considering environmental, social and economic factors that may impact Settlement/Band's needs.
4. Proposal Development: Based on the needs assessment results, McSteel will create a personalized proposal that outlines how our team can positively contribute to your community's priorities and goals.
5. Community Engagement: Then, we will host a community engagement session(s) to present the proposals, obtain feedback, and address community members' concerns and questions.
6. Negotiation and Agreement: Next, McSteel will work with your Aboriginal Settlement/Band representatives to negotiate terms such as the scope of work, cultural considerations, timelines, and revenue-sharing agreements.
7. Legal and Regulatory Compliance: We will ensure that all parts of our collaboration with your community comply with relevant laws, regulations, and agreements, considering the unique legal status of Indigenous Settlements.
8. Capacity Building: Next, we will explore opportunities for greater community involvement in the project, such as training programs and employment opportunities related to our salvage and cleanup services.
9. Environmental Impact Assessment: McSteel will then conduct a comprehensive environmental impact assessment involving the Indigenous Settlement or Band to minimize our environmental impact and ensure sustainable practices.
10. Site Visit and Cultural Orientation: Then, we will schedule a site visit to familiarize our team with the local area and provide cultural orientation.
11. Implementation and Monitoring: Finally, McSteel will begin the agreed-upon salvage and cleanup services, implementing cultural and environmental considerations and safeguards. We will monitor the project's progress and continuously communicate with the community.
12. Community Benefits Reporting: Once the project is complete, we will provide transparent reporting on how it has benefited the Aboriginal Settlement/Band, covering economic, social and environmental impacts.
13. Continuous Improvement: During the final phase, McSteel will seek feedback from the community to identify areas for improvement and make necessary adjustments to better our partnership over time.
14. Relationship Building: McSteel will work hard to cultivate a long-term, mutually respectful relationship with your Aboriginal Settlement or Band, fostering deeper trust and understanding.

At McSteel Salvage & Cleanup, we work hard to earn the trust and respect of our Indigenous neighbours. If you have any questions regarding our work with Aboriginal communities and small municipalities, don't hesitate to speak with our team.