INDIGENOUS PARTNERSHIPS

Relationships built through action.

ABC’s approach to Indigenous engagement focuses on respectful relationships, economic participation, learning, and long-term partnership.

OUR APPROACH

Four areas of commitment.

ABC’s Indigenous engagement framework is organized around business development, community relations, leadership action, and employment.

Build and grow business relationships with Indigenous communities and enterprises.

Invest time and resources in meaningful, respectful community relationships.

Set commitments, evaluate progress, and strengthen relationships over time.

Support more equitable Indigenous representation in ABC’s workforce.

COMMITMENT IN ACTION

CCIB MemberABC is a member of the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business.

PAIR ProgramABC completed Phase 2 in 2025 and is working through Phase 3.

Commitment PolicyABC formalized its Indigenous Peoples Commitment Policy in 2019.

Learning & AwarenessIndigenous Cultural Awareness training is part of ABC’s internal engagement efforts.

121Indigenous communities, groups, and rightsholders identified near ABC operations.

5%of these communities currently have formal agreements with ABC.

93%of employees have completed Indigenous Cultural Awareness training.

ONGOING COMMITMENT

ABC frames reconciliation as an ongoing responsibility supported by concrete commitments and continued engagement.