Indigenous Relations
ARTISTA is proud to support and strengthen the Indigenous communities we are privileged to work with around the world. In addition to delivering a wide variety of projects responsibly, we foster opportunities for training, employment, engagement and participation that enhance the future for Indigenous Peoples.
In our work across many geographies, we aim to engage with Indigenous Peoples in a respectful and mutually beneficial manner. However, we use a region-specific approach, because we know that each Indigenous community is unique, with its own different experience, history, cultures, customs, traditions, governance and social structures.
Indigenous Peoples share an interest in making decisions that bring sustainable benefits, both now and in the future. At ARTISTA, we too believe in that vision.
We are proud to take steps to champion and promote positive change for Indigenous Peoples and for a more inclusive society-one that delivers positive social impacts. By engaging early and developing long-lasting, and mutually beneficial relationships, we provide opportunities through employment, procurement, education and positive changes.
Reconciliation and Collaboration
We must never forget that throughout history, Indigenous Peoples have faced many injustices, and we honour those who have been affected by these injustices. We seek genuine partnerships to positively impact our work; we are committed to achieving reconciliation. Our efforts to create sustainable, vibrant and connected places where Indigenous Peoples are empowered to thrive in the natural and built environment are aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Engaging For Future
ARTISTA recognizes that success depends on building long-term relationships and reinforcing a culture of sharing alongside Indigenous Peoples. We have developed a relationship agreements with many Indigenous communities around the world. We have also engaged in different ways to promote Indigenous culture and initiatives through awards, scholarships, employment, partnerships, supplier network, etc.
Every Indigenous community is unique. ARTISTA values the many strong relationships we’ve been fortunate to develop with Indigenous Peoples, communities and groups-projects that have mutually improved economic opportunity, enhanced education and training and brought lasting improvement to quality of life.
Integrating Indigenous Values in Our Business
We believe that incorporating Indigenous knowledge and culture in the design of infrastructure and built environment projects-and other projects we work on – helps to create strong and culturally respectful relationships.
This in turn generates meaningful opportunities for Indigenous Peoples, Businesses and Communities across project lifecycles in different geographies.