Since time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have walked on the diverse traditional territories where the Seaspan community is grateful to work, live and play. We are committed to building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous Peoples. We acknowledge their traditional lands, and we thank them for their hospitality.
Indigenous Engagement at Seaspan
At Seaspan, we recognize the importance of Indigenous Peoples’ long history and connections with the lands and waters where we live and work. We are grateful to operate within the traditional territories of the First Nation communities located in Northwest B.C., and Coast Salish Peoples and are committed to developing respectful relationships and engaging in constructive consultation with our neighbouring First Nations, including the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish, Haisla, Tsawwassen, Snuneymuxw, Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.
We are committed to supporting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the Call for Action on Business and Reconciliation by:
- Developing respectful relationships and engaging in constructive consultation with neighbouring First Nations related to projects and business activities of mutual interest
- Creating meaningful partnerships, including job opportunities and long-term economic benefits, for the local Indigenous communities connected to our projects and business activities
- Providing Indigenous-related education within Seaspan to create a respectful workplace and intercultural competent workforce
Our Procurement Efforts
Seaspan Shipyards is a proud member of the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB). As a Procurement Advocate, Seaspan is demonstrating our commitment to Indigenous business and economic reconciliation by joining CCIB’s Supply Change™ program. We want to create opportunities, build relationships and provide support by working closely with Indigenous suppliers. We have created resources for our procurement team to encourage purchasing from Indigenous suppliers. You can become a Seaspan supplier now by clicking below. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions.
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Workforce Development
We seek to achieve greater representation of Indigenous Peoples across our businesses, including providing education and training opportunities.
Business Development
We are committed to respecting the rights, cultures, interests and aspirations of Indigenous Peoples. A key theme in our strategy is collaboration with communities and Indigenous Peoples to generate economic benefits, capacity building, advance reconciliation efforts and improve community well-being.
Community Relations
We work with various local and national organizations and programs to support Indigenous Peoples, governments and communities.
Seaspan's Indigenous Advisory Committee
Through input from Indigenous employees, Seaspan Indigenous Advisory Committee in our Victoria Shipyard works to foster a sustainable future for Seaspan and its workforce. Sponsored by senior leadership, the Indigenous Advisory Committee is made up of volunteer members who meet monthly to raise and action opportunities for improvement in alignment with committee terms and Seaspan’s core values.
