This workshop will help Chiefs, Councilors, consultation leads, lands managers, and community administrators develop a practical consultation and engagement policy that clearly sets out how proponents should approach the Nation, what information must be provided, who needs to be involved, and how decisions will be reviewed, documented, and communicated.

Using practical examples and case studies, the workshop will focus on how Nations can create a consistent internal process that supports community priorities, reduces confusion, strengthens governance, and gives proponents a clearer roadmap for respectful and effective engagement.

Topics of Discussion:

• Defining what a strong community consultation policy should include
• Clarifying roles for Chief and Council, consultation staff, lands managers, Elders, youth, and community members
• Setting expectations for proponents before meetings, studies, timelines, or approvals begin
• Creating intake processes for project notices, consultation requests, environmental reviews, and accommodation discussions
• Aligning consultation policies with community laws, governance structures, treaty rights, and cultural protocols
• Building practical templates for information requests, meeting protocols, response timelines, and decision tracking
• Using case studies to identify what works, what creates confusion, and how to strengthen the process