Respectful, Inclusive Engagement to Support Informed Decisions
We help clients navigate complex regulatory expectations while designing engagement approaches that meet formal requirements and reflect community and Rights Holder priorities. Our team brings a strong focus on culturally safe, trauma informed practice, ensuring each process is responsive to project context, community goals, and Indigenous Rights frameworks.
Engagement & Planning Projects
Engagement & Planning
We bring extensive experience facilitating conversations across diverse audiences and complex technical topics, helping bridge perspectives, support collaborative problem solving, and strengthen shared understanding. By integrating technical planning with relationship-based engagement, we translate complex information into actionable insights that support credible decision making and strong regulatory applications. Our adaptable and relational approach emphasizes transparency, respect, and reciprocity—supporting engagement processes that align Indigenous-led initiatives, community expectations, and project objectives from early visioning through implementation.
Our Engagement and Planning services include:
- Indigenous and community engagement planning and implementation
- Facilitation of technical, community, and multi-party discussions
- Culturally safe and trauma informed engagement design
- Community visioning and strategic planning
- Comprehensive community planning, including land use and housing strategies
- Translation of technical information into accessible, decision ready insights
- Relationship building between Indigenous communities, industry, and the public sector
Jason Locke, MA, RPP, MCIP
Principal, Engagement & Planning
Jason Locke brings over 15 years of experience leading complex engagement, planning, and consultation processes across Canada. A trusted advisor and facilitator, Jason provides strategic direction on Indigenous engagement, consultation, and multi-party collaboration for multidisciplinary teams and diverse clients.
Jason’s background in municipal planning, regulatory processes, and consulting gives him deep insight into navigating governance frameworks, building respectful relationships, and supporting informed decision-making. He is known for designing and facilitating inclusive engagement processes that help bridge perspectives, strengthen partnerships, and advance practical outcomes for communities, Indigenous Nations, and project proponents.
