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CALGARY, ALTA. – Engineering firm AtkinsRéalis and Scout Engineering & Consulting Ltd., a 100 per cent Indigenous-owned firm, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly pursue engineering, infrastructure, social and related project opportunities.

“Combining Scout’s community-grounded technical expertise, Indigenous knowledge and strong community relationships with AtkinsRéalis’ end-to-end capabilities in engineering, design and project delivery, the organizations will work together to create opportunities that strengthen Indigenous participation while delivering exceptional outcomes for clients and communities,” a release reads. “The collaboration is founded on the belief that meaningful partnerships with Indigenous businesses are essential to building resilient infrastructure while contributing to Canada’s journey to reconciliation.”

The MOU represents a shared commitment to a new model of collaboration.

Rather than measuring success solely by projects delivered, Scout and AtkinsRéalis will work to strengthen the broader ecosystem of Indigenous participation by supporting Indigenous businesses, creating meaningful employment and professional development opportunities, sharing knowledge and building lasting institutional capacity, the release adds.

Under the MoU, the companies intend to collaborate on opportunities across engineering, project management, environmental services, infrastructure, Indigenous advisory services, governance, economic development, community infrastructure and major projects throughout Canada.