Informed, Respectful Approaches to Working in the North
Our team understands the environmental, cultural, governance, and social dynamics that shape work in the North, and we approach each region as distinct in its histories, Rights, and priorities. We support First Nations, Métis, and Inuit governments—as well as industry and public‑sector clients—with services tailored to northern priorities, governance frameworks, policies, and land‑claim contexts.
Northern Studies Projects
Northern Studies
We work at the intersection of Indigenous governance, regulatory systems, and project development, supporting informed decisions that reflect both Rights Holders’ priorities and institutional requirements. By approaching every project with a focus on relationships and regional context, we provide grounded, practical insights that help clients make informed decisions, build trust, and contribute to responsible northern development.
Our work includes our comprehensive services tailored to a northern context, including;
- Socio-cultural and socio-economic research
- Policy and program review
- Northern regulatory advice
- Community engagement planning and delivery
- Indigenous-led, protocol driven knowledge exchange between Knowledge holders and other technical specialists
Heidi Klein, MES
Principal, Northern Studies
Heidi Klein has 25+ years’ environmental management experience including Indigenous and stakeholder consultation and engagement, socio-economic assessment and community well-being related evaluations, legislation and policy advisor, and Indigenous Knowledge collection and inclusion in decision-making. Heidi has extensive experience across Canada especially in conducting holistic consulting services in small northern communities. She is currently focused on socio-economic effects of projects, and providing strategic and technical advice to Indigenous Nations especially as it relates to development project impacts and s. 35 rights impacts; and interpreting perception of impacts.
Heidi has a technical foundation in wildlife biology, land use planning, impact assessment, and facilitation/mediation.
