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Building better tomorrow: Graham’s Indigenous partnerships
Building better together
One of Graham’s major strengths is building capacity within Indigenous groups through the transfer of construction practices and business development methods, so they can meaningfully participate in the project.
GraHaM’s INDIGeNoUs PartNersHIPs
over the last 25 years, Graham has prioritized and developed strong sustainable business relationships with Indigenous communities that are associated with their projects and businesses. these relationships reflect Graham’s own values and respect the heritage and culture of Indigenous communities. Graham has established these relationships through joint ventures and strategic alliances with Indigenous communities and their associated businesses in a way that fosters shared values and ideals. by planning and building for long-term success, Graham strives to create an environment that generates positive effects through training, employment, and the development of a sustainable economic capacity in the communities.
together with their Indigenous network, Graham has developed many successful, revenue-generating limited and joint-venture partnerships. Graham recognizes the importance of building relationships with Indigenous communities, not only for the pre-construction and construction phases, but also from a long-term development perspective. With the understanding that building successful
partnerships is an enduring, dedicated commitment that requires proactive effort, mutual respect, trust and time, Graham continually strives to build and maintain long-term partnerships that bring Indigenous communities lasting success.
Within saskatchewan, Graham has two principle partnerships:
Points Athabasca Contracting LP
established in 1998 with athabasca basin Development limited Partnership, this joint venture has successfully completed numerous projects in the northern saskatchewan resource sector and remains one of the largest employers in the region.
Great Plains Contracting LP
In partnership with file Hills Qu’appelle tribal Council, this alliance has successfully completed many projects in southern saskatchewan. since 2011, this partnership has supported career growth and skill development through the hiring, training, and mentoring of Indigenous people on its projects. one of Graham’s major strengths is building capacity within Indigenous groups through the transfer of construction practices and business development methods, so they can meaningfully participate in the project. With increased capacity and knowledge, community members are able to take a principal role in the growth of their community through local opportunities. this is done through Graham’s industry-certified builder’s framework employee training program, covering preconstruction, construction project management and technical construction techniques to support the education of their Indigenous partners and through ongoing support of organizations including saskatchewan Indigenous Institute of technologies, the Canadian Council for aboriginal business, and the Indian resource Council. these partnerships assist Indigenous people in gaining the necessary skills, training, and work experience to obtain and maintain long-term employment.
Graham takes pride in being visibly strong supporters of Indigenous communities across Canada. through trust, transparency, respect, and commitment, these partnerships are changing the future. together, Graham and their Indigenous partners
are building better. s
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