Indigenous Relations

KulKon values the importance of creating inclusive, respectful, and equitable working environments. We are committed to delivering our projects in a socially responsible way that is mindful of human rights and local residents. This commitment drives the company to partner with clients to ensure that we are aligned in both approach and expectations. Reflected in KulKon’s Indigenous Engagement Policy, the company commits to approach our engagement in a constant and culturally appropriate manner, while considering the Truth and Reconciliation call to Action #92, and respecting the diversity of the Indigenous landscape in Canada.

KulKon seeks to engage, and consult with, Indigenous peoples to encourage their active participation in the workforce and subcontracting opportunities. KulKon understands that contribution to economic reconciliation includes employing Indigenous peoples, purchasing from Indigenous businesses, conducting business with Indigenous partners, and conducting meaningful engagement. 

Delivering projects across a wide variety of sectors, the company works with a diverse group of employees, subcontractors, partners, and clients including a growing number of projects and partnerships with Indigenous communities and companies. These companies include some of the more than 43,000 Aboriginal-owned businesses in Canada, with which KulKon networks to advance Indigenous business inclusion and participation in the economy. To promote this advancement, we have implemented a mandatory Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training program for all KulKon employees. This action is the first step for KulKon to continue to promote positive relationships with Indigenous individuals, businesses, and communities as the company continues to make investments in people, projects, and partnerships.

KulKon Indigenous Engagement Policy

KulKon strives to be a positive contributor to the overall well-being of Indigenous Peoples with whom KulKon interacts across Canada, and demonstrates this by respecting and promoting the rights of Indigenous peoples across our operations.

KulKon is committed to the following:

• Building respectful relationships and promoting open communications and cultural awareness as fundamental to KulKon’s business success and applying these same principles in its work that impacts Indigenous communities.

• Being proactive in employing a qualified workforce that strives to be representative of the Indigenous communities in which it works.

• Seeking to increase business opportunities for its Indigenous partners and to build capacity in the Indigenous business community.

• Investing in community programs that support Indigenous cultural awareness, skills development and business capacity through in-kind and financial contributions.

KulKon has developed and implemented an Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training Program to better educate its management and employees and enable them to deliver on KulKon’s commitment to its Indigenous Relations Policy, strategies and plans. KulKon management is committed to effectively implementing, monitoring, and reporting on the Indigenous Engagement Policy.

Indigenous Scholarships

KulKon offers a variety of scholarship programs designed to assist and support the Indigenous people of Canada with their career development and growth as they attend post-secondary education.

KulKon Trades Indigenous Scholarship

KulKon Trades Indigenous Scholarship is an annual scholarship designed to encourage and support Indigenous people of Canada with their career development and growth as they attend post-secondary education.

Applications will be accepted from students who are currently enrolled in a full-time post-secondary institution or students in Grade 12 who are planning to attend a full-time post-secondary education institution that are of Indigenous descent (First Nations, Métis or Inuit). Students pursuing an education in the technology and trades will be considered priority applicants.

Three scholarships per year, valued at $1,500, may be awarded to applicants who are enrolled in a technical / trade program with a recognized post-secondary institution.