Placing Indigenous knowledge at the forefront of consultation is crucial for ensuring meaningful engagement. In this session, our audience will acquire a deeper understanding of the utilization of consultation protocols to facilitate engagement on various topics of interest and concern to communities. Points of discussion will include:

• Exploring how protocols foster the development of relationships and establish clear roles and responsibilities between governments and Indigenous communities
• Examining the advantages of protocols for Aboriginal communities
• Assessing the potential outcomes that can be achieved through the implementation of a consultation protocol
• Distinguishing the differences between the ideologies of companies and Indigenous communities
• Analyzing the significance of gift offerings in the consultation process