Indigenous relations

Building lasting
relationships.

Respect. Collaboration.
Shared opportunity.

Our commitment
Community members gathered outdoors for an opening ceremony
Relationships in action.Opening ceremony

Our commitment

Leadership in
inclusive construction.

ACL Construction Ltd. is committed to advancing inclusive construction practices across every region that we operate in. Through long-term partnerships, formal MOUs and meaningful collaborations with First Nation communities, we go beyond industry standards to embed Indigenous engagement into how we plan, build and sustain our projects. We aim to build relationships and infrastructure that last.

Grounded in respect.

Our commitment to Indigenous relationships is grounded in respect, transparency and long-term partnerships. We recognize the importance of meaningful engagement and align our approach with the principles of reconciliation, economic inclusion and shared prosperity. We prioritize open dialogue, honour community values and land stewardship and ensure our projects contribute to sustainable economic growth within Indigenous communities.

Inclusion is not an initiative for us, it is a standard practice embedded across all our operations.

Engage early.
Keep listening.

Community engagement & collaboration

We begin engagement early, often prior to mobilization by connecting directly with First Nation leadership, economic development teams, and community representatives. Engagement is proactive, transparent and ongoing through the whole project. Collaboration includes local hiring, subcontracting opportunities, cultural awareness practices, and open communication channels.

Our relationships are consistent, with multiple in-person meetings, along with shared planning sessions. ACL focuses on sustaining long-term relationships rooted in trust, mutual benefit and respect.

Clear commitments.
Shared accountability.

Accountability & internal practices

We show our Indigenous support through clear internal processes and leadership accountability. Formal agreements outline measurable participation goals, defined roles, and reporting expectations to ensure transparency throughout. Indigenous partnerships and subcontractors are integrated wherever we can into the project planning, strategies, and workforce development initiatives.

We ensure that inclusive construction is consistently delivered across all regions and projects.

Our partnerships

Building opportunity
through collaboration.

We maintain multiple Memorandums of Understanding and formal agreements with Indigenous owned companies and bands as well as multiple incorporations. These partnerships are structured to create meaningful participation through subcontracting, joint ventures and procurement opportunities.

Our commitment to long-term collaboration prioritizes economic growth, capacity building and sustainable opportunity within Indigenous communities.

Community impact

Shared work.
Lasting impact.

Base preparation and foundations at the Saulteau Cultural Centre
Chetwynd, BCExcavation & backfill

Saulteau Cultural Centre.

We completed excavation and backfill for this vital hub for the Saulteau Community, supporting the preservation and celebration of its rich culture and heritage.

Stone labyrinth and tipi at Site C
Site CSummer 2021

A space to reflect.

In the summer of 2021, we completed a labyrinth at Site C—a peaceful space for workers and community members to reflect and reconnect.

Participants holding drums during an outdoor opening ceremony
People gathered with drums beside a canopy at an opening ceremony

Coming together.
Building relationships.

Doig River First Nation

A new chapter
for the community.

We contributed earthworks at the Naache Commons development in Fort St. John.

Naache Commons forms part of Doig River First Nation’s Gat Tah Kwą̂ urban reserve in Fort St. John. The Nation describes Naache Commons as Northeastern BC’s first urban reserve, with the lands planned to connect the Nation more closely with the city’s economy. We are honoured to play a part in this development.

Workforce development · 2022

Skills for
the next step.

In 2022, ACL partnered with ATCO on a 16-week, customized essential skills pre-employment program.

The NENAS (North East Native Advancing Society) team worked directly with ATCO and ACL to develop a program matched to the positions needed at ATCO.

Essential skills
pre-employment program
16weeks
Program delivered
with ATCO & NENAS
1
Indigenous partners
supporting workforce development
5

On the ground

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Let’s connect

Good relationships
start with a conversation.

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