help their partners and the communities they work in grow alongside them. “As a leader, we recognize that Indigenous people and their lands are unique in Canada, with distinct legal, historical and cultural significance,” Damian says. “Our success depends on building long-term partnerships and a culture of sharing alongside Indigenous people and communities.” “As a company, we understand the challenges these communities face and recognize the need for frequent, open and honest communication,” he continues. “Responsibly delivering on a variety of projects, we are proud to support the growth of and strengthen the communities we work in while fostering opportunities for training and local initiatives that create a future for Indigenous youth.” Cormorant’s commitment to Indigenous outreach is driven by chairman John Risley, who previously sold Clearwater Seafood to the seven Mi’kmaq communities. “It’s always been part of our strategic plan to look at the First Nations not as participants, but we wanted to make sure we looked at them as true partners in our growth story,” says Damian. When you look at the infrastructure in Canada and Ontario you can see that there is a key investment in infrastructure in buildouts from the cities into remote areas, says Fiona. Indigenous Nations will be key partners from an investment, environment, and reconciliation perspective. This is a value entrenched in Cormorant’s business and is pervasive throughout the company as a whole. AUGUST 2024
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