Indigenous Relations
Quadra strengthens the participation of Indigenous Peoples in the industries we serve.
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Quadra forms strong relationships with Indigenous Nations and Indigenous businesses to ensure mutual success. Embracing cultural awareness is the cornerstone of Quadra’s commitment to respecting all distinct Indigenous cultures across North America. Caring, as a core Quadra value, requires Indigenous rights and culture to be uniquely honoured to ensure inclusive diversity and reconciliation drives our team to seek out diverse opportunities with Indigenous partners.
Strong Supporter of Indigenous Socio-Economic Development
Through Indigenous participation with shared benefit agreements, community involvement, and national organization participation, we aim to maximize the socio-economic opportunities.
Mission
Our mission is to strengthen the participation of Indigenous Peoples in the industries we serve. This is achieved by meaningful engagement, capacity building and development of social economic opportunities.
Relationship Guidelines
Quadra will engage Indigenous communities to build and maintain positive relationships by:
- Engaging with the upmost honesty, openness, and mutual respect.
- Seeking to understand how each Indigenous community wants to engage with us and focus our efforts on mutually beneficial projects.
- Respecting unique Indigenous cultures, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, and agreements distinct to wherever we operate.
- Recognizing the importance of the United Nations Declaration for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission: Calls to Action.
- Seeking input and knowledge from Indigenous communities to learn the unique histories of each community and their traditional lands.
- Complementing Indigenous communities’ desires for socio-economic sustainability.
Feature Relationship
Selkirk Development Corp.
Safeguarding the Selkirk Traditional Territory
Quadra and Selkirk Development Corp. (SDC) discovered hazardous materials at the Minto mine site that needed proper disposal to ensure the protection of the environment and the health and well-being of Selkirk First Nation citizens.
On March 12, 2025, Selkirk Development Corp., Quadra, and Prospec collaborated with the Government of Yukon to remove hazardous Xanthate materials from the Selkirk First Nation traditional territory.
The Selkirk Development Corporation (SDC)
“SDC and Quadra have had a productive partnership since March 1, 2020. Over the years we have developed a very close relationship with Quadra, working on very challenging projects on our traditional territory. We greatly appreciate Quadra’s collaborative approach to our partnership, and their commitment to protecting our environment and the safety of our Selkirk citizens. As such, we highly recommend Quadra as a preferred supplier of chemicals and related services to the resource industry.”
– Zachary Fulton, CEO, Selkirk Development Corporation
Mining Association of Canada – Indigenous Relations Committee
Since 1935, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has been the national voice of the Canadian mining industry. Collaborating with our members, MAC promotes the industry nationally and internationally. Quadra participants with MAC’s Indigenous Relations Committee to advance best practices to benefit MAC members and Indigenous Nations.
Canadian Council for Indigenous Business
Quadra is a proud member of the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) and values the guidance and leadership that the organization shares with many companies with respect to economic and cultural reconciliation in Canada. As members of the organization, Quadra supports Indigenous Group.
Why Quadra Is a Good Partner
Quadra has shared benefits agreements with Indigenous businesses across Canada. In addition to the more common benefits provided through agreements, a few recent examples of unique benefits provided in collaboration with our Indigenous partners include:
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Sponsoring and participating in annual Indigenous cultural events.
- Contributing with Indigenous partners on major project’s procurement guidelines.
- Advising on warehouse best practices for a new Indigenous pharmaceutical business.
- Sponsoring Good Food Box for Indigenous seniors and single low-income mothers
- Teaching the wonders of science in remote Indigenous elementary schools.
- Contributing to the construction of a new Indigenous school playground.
- Providing Christmas gifts and turkeys to remote Indigenous communities.
- Contributing to Indigenous youth entrepreneurship workshop.
- Commissioning artwork for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
- Funding Youth field trip to promote cultural sharing amount First Nations.
- Working with Indigenous partners to deliver cultural awareness lunch and learn sessions.
“Nazko Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) Nazko Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) values its strong relationship with Quadra Chemicals Ltd. (Quadra). Quadra has consistently proven to be one of our most dedicated community partners, collaborating with us on initiatives that support business development and benefit the Nazko First Nation community. Recently, Quadra delivered the “You Be the Chemist” program at Nazko Valley Elementary School, provided scholarships, and contributed to enhancements of NEDC’s website. Their team brings valuable expertise, supporting NEDC in capacity-building initiatives, and has been a pleasure to work with across various projects. We enthusiastically endorse Quadra as a preferred partner, committed to Indigenous reconciliation and as a premier supplier to the resource industry.”
– Tai Krahn, Manager, Community Involvement
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