Major Projects Readiness Training

“Opportunity alone is not enough, readiness determines who benefits.”

Outcomes: By the end of the day, participants will have:

• Understanding of the decisions that matter most in the major projects landscape
• A Two-eyed Seeing into procurement, partnerships, and economic positioning
• A practical understanding of workforce and enterprise capacity needs
• A strategic understanding of how to turn opportunity into lasting community benefit
• An initial readiness lens to bring back to their community

Designed for Leaders, Allies, Chief and Council, Development Corporations, & Entrepreneurs.
Strategic Sessions

1. The Northern Major Projects Landscape and the Readiness Gap
A sharp look at what is changing across the North and why this moment matters. Participants will gain insight into where opportunity is building and why readiness will shape who captures long term value.

2. Governance and Jurisdiction Readiness
A focused session on the internal foundations needed to respond with clarity and strength. Participants will explore the governance and decision making needed to protect community interests and hold their position.

3. Negotiating from Strength
A practical session on entering negotiations with greater clarity, leverage, and discipline. Participants will reflect on priorities, red lines, and the conditions needed to pursue agreements that create lasting benefit.

4. Procurement Pathways and Local Value Capture
A strategic look at where value is created across contracts, supply chains, and service opportunities. Participants will gain insight into how to position Indigenous businesses for stronger and more sustained participation.

5. Workforce, Enterprise, and Community Capacity
A session focused on the people, leadership, and business capacity needed to respond to major projects well. Participants will consider what it takes to turn opportunity into lasting community strength.

6. Community Benefit, Risk, and Long Term Decision Making
A deeper look at how to assess opportunity through a broader community lens. Participants will explore how to weigh economic potential alongside risk, pressure, and long term responsibility.

7. Priority Actions and the Call Forward
A closing session that brings the day together and helps participants identify where to focus next. Participants will leave with clearer priorities and a stronger lens for moving forward.

Reguistration also accepted via Invoice- see website for details: Training — Tanya T Consulting | Reconciliation Strategist | Canada

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Holiday Inn Express Edmonton Downtown by IHG, 10010 104 Street Northwest, Edmonton, Canada

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