Services for a new era of indigenous-led engagement
Advisory Services
We work with Indigenous leadership and their aligned partners to co-create strategies that honour traditional protocols while supporting economic, cultural, and political goals.
Strategic Planning & Economic Development
Support for Nation-led visioning, economic development pathways, and long-term planning rooted in community priorities.
Indigenous Relations & Engagement Strategy
Design and implementation of culturally appropriate consultation frameworks, relationship protocols, and trust-based engagement strategies.
Procurement & PSIB Strategy
Support for Indigenous procurement readiness and guidance for organizations seeking to meet Indigenous procurement (PSIB) mandates.
Cultural Awareness & Reconciliation Training
Custom training experiences that build awareness, fluency, and respectful engagement practices across sectors—grounded in truth, history, and practical tools.
Policy & Regulatory Alignment
Advisory support for organizations and governments navigating UNDRIP, TRC Calls to Action, DRIPA, and related frameworks.
Project Management on Indigenous Lands
Implementation support for Nation-led or joint projects in complex jurisdictions where multiple levels of approval, governance, and cultural protocols intersect.
Strategic Partnership Services
We help parties move from good intentions to durable, high-trust partnerships that reflect Indigenous priorities and create long-term value for all involved.
Negotiation & Deal Structuring
Support for structuring joint ventures, co-governance frameworks, commercial agreements, and strategic memorandums of understanding.
Revenue Sharing & Equity Models
Design and facilitation of economic participation models that ensure Indigenous partners benefit meaningfully from shared ventures.
Strategic Alliances & Joint Ventures
Formation of long-term cross-sector partnerships with shared risk, aligned objectives, and Nation co-ownership.
Capacity Building Integration
Embedding knowledge transfer, skills development, and mentorship components into every engagement—ensuring lasting strength and autonomy.
About BBSPA
Baker Brothers Strategic Partnerships & Advisory (BBSPA) serves as a bridge between Indigenous Nations and the broader public and private sectors.
We understand that meaningful reconciliation requires more than good intentions—it demands cultural fluency, real relationships, and an unwavering commitment.
Why Strategic Partnerships with Indigenous Nations Matter
Across Canada, many Indigenous Nations now require formal partnerships as a condition of doing business on their lands. These are not just ethical commitments, they’re structural expectations rooted in Indigenous rights, legal precedent, and governance protocols.
Strategic partnerships ensure that projects align with community priorities, meet regulatory obligations, and reflect true Nation-to-Nation engagement.
For companies and governments, this isn’t a courtesy, often, it’s a requirement.
BBSPA helps you build these relationships the right way: respectfully, collaboratively, and with long-term trust at the core.