Indigenous Relations

Challenger is proud of the formal and informal relationships we have established with local communities, businesses, and governments. We strive to build meaningful connections in the communities where we work.

We have an extensive portfolio of Indigenous clients and have built 10 unique partnerships with local Indigenous companies. The objective of these companies and joint ventures is to:

• Facilitate the development of resources and capacity related to geomatics;
• Enable local participation in geomatics activities in their territories;
• Demonstrate a long-term commitment to sustainable development;
• Develop and employ Indigenous and Northern Peoples; and
• Deliver innovative and high-quality geomatics services at competitive rates.

Challenger Geomatics continues to develop partner relationships in the communities where we work. Our majority Indigenous-owned companies are registered in the national Indigenous Business Directory and each has its own Permit to Practice issued by the Association of Canada Lands Surveyors.  Companies registered and operating in the Northwest Territories are also qualified for their Business Incentive Policy (BIP).

We appreciate the many Indigenous clients that we have worked with directly on construction and legal survey projects within their Traditional Territories.  We also continue to provide survey support to Indigenous communities through our work with 3rd party organizations like the First Nations Land Management Resource Centre, National Aboriginal Land Managers Association, First Nations Market Housing Fund, Natural Resources Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada.

We offer specialized land tenure consulting services and have also completed legal surveys funded through the Canadian government for 14 Comprehensive Land Claim Agreements.

Challenger is a proud member of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB), and we are engaged in their Progressive Aboriginal Relations Program. The council’s mission is to build bridges between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples, businesses, and communities. They manage a number of diverse programs, provide training tools, and host networking events. CCAB positions Aboriginal businesses as the focal point for strengthening Aboriginal communities, promoting progressive and prosperous relationships, and growing a new economy based on mutual respect and shared prosperity.