Human environment
What We Do
Our Human Environment services are grounded in respect, reciprocity, and relationships – we deliver projects that are shaped by the people they affect. We offer integrated services in engagement, socio-economic analysis, Indigenous-led assessment, impact assessment, and archaeology and heritage resource management. By honouring Indigenous knowledge systems and community priorities, we help clients across sectors navigate complex landscapes and advance outcomes that support reconciliation, shared prosperity, and long-term sustainability.
Our team is one of the largest and most diverse in Canada. We work collaboratively with clients, communities, and partners to deliver culturally grounded, practical solutions that reflect the values and priorities of those most impacted.
How We Work
We approach Human Environment work with a multi-dimensional perspective, guided by ethical practice, mutual respect, and a commitment to relationship-building. Our team creates culturally safe spaces for dialogue, fostering meaningful collaboration and knowledge sharing among diverse audiences.
We build project teams with the right mix of skills and experience to deliver technical excellence and cost-effective solutions.
Our Services include:
Indigenous Engagement
Indigenous engagement is key to informed, inclusive projects. We support culturally safe, trauma-informed processes that build lasting relationships. Our team adapts to diverse formats and audiences, facilitating respectful dialogue and shared understanding. We design engagement strategies that reflect community priorities and project goals, balancing technical requirements with meaningful collaboration to support robust regulatory applications and long-term success. Our Indigenous engagement services include:
- Strategic engagement planning
- Culturally safe and trauma-informed engagement
- Support for regulatory and environmental assessment processes
- Engagement on Indigenous Knowledge, context, and methodology
- Relationship development and capacity support
Socio-economic Services
We take a holistic approach to assessing socio-economic impacts on communities, economies, infrastructure, and resource use. Our team works across Canada and the North with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit government and organizations, regulators, and industry. We design tailored, cost-effective approaches that reflect local priorities, support informed decision-making, and foster long-term relationships through respectful, community-informed collaboration. Our socio-economic services include:
- Community profiles and socio-economic studies
- Community-based participatory research
- Effects assessment, including cumulative effects
- Effects management and mitigation planning
- Follow-up and monitoring strategies
- Support for regulatory applications and decision-making
We also offer services in Indigenous Rights and Interests Assessment, Archaeology & Heritage Resources, and Approvals & Impact Assessment. These specialized areas support respectful, informed, and successful project development. To learn how we can support your project, please reach out using the contact information below — we’d be happy to discuss tailored approaches that meet your needs.
Human Environment Team
Alisha Gauvreau
MRM, PhD
Technical Lead, Heritage and Interest Assessment
Nina Barton
BSc, MRM, EP
Technical Lead, Social Impact Assessment
Amber Chong
BSc, EP
Technical Lead, Engagement
Aurora Van Buren
BSc
Director, Human Environment
Deanna Higginson
BSc, MNRES, RPBio
Technical Lead, Lands & Culture
Jennifer Campbell
BSc., MPA, PMP, EP
Chief Executive Officer
