Roots Strategies

12/02/2025

Strong projects are built on strong partnerships.
If your Nation wants trusted advice on economic development — or you’re looking to negotiate meaningful equity, Indigenous employment, and procurement with developers — let’s chat while we’re all in Ottawa for SCA.
DM us to meet.

10/16/2025

Roots Strategies was proud to be part of Forward Summit 2025, connecting with Indigenous and industry leaders to advance reconciliation and inclusive economic growth.

✨ Deliah Bernard shared her journey on the Inspirational Women panel.
🎤 Robert Zhu moderated the Recruit, Retain, Engage panel, discussing Indigenous talent and leadership.

Grateful for the conversations, connections, and community that continue to drive this important work forward.

10/02/2025

🚘 Roots on the Road!
Next week, the Roots Strategies team is out connecting at two major conferences.

👥 Meet us at:
⚡ Electricity Transformation Canada – Toronto (Oct 6–8)
🌐 Forward Summit x Workforce Forward – Rama First Nation (Oct 8–9)

Our team will be speaking, moderating, and engaging in key discussions on clean energy, Indigenous leadership, and workforce inclusion.

📍 If you’ll be there, let’s connect!

07/14/2025

In today's The Globe and Mail, Roots Strategies partner Deliah Bernard challenges the growing calls to weaken Indigenous consultation in the name of “progress.”

Her message is clear: meaningful, early, and respectful engagement with Indigenous communities isn't a barrier — it's how we unlock real, lasting outcomes in infrastructure, energy, and nation-building.

From revenue-sharing to co-developed frameworks, the solutions are already here. We just need the political will to scale them.

📖 Read the op-ed: “Instead of scrapping Indigenous consultations, let’s make them better”
👉 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-indigenous-first-nations-consultations-protests-reconciliation/

Done right, consultation doesn’t slow projects down – it makes things possible

07/11/2025

Last week, our co-founders Deliah Bernard and Robert Zhu spoke with The Lobby Monitor about launching Roots Strategies — a firm dedicated to advancing Indigenous affairs. We’re working with Indigenous communities and leaders to build capacity and advocacy, while helping non-Indigenous businesses foster respectful, lasting partnerships. Read more about our conversation here: https://lobbymonitor.ca/2025/07/10/on-queen-street/indigenous-affairs-firm-co-founders-seek-to-bridge-opportunities-and-communities/

On Queen Street Indigenous affairs firm co-founders seek to bridge ‘opportunities and communities’ Sergiy Slipchenko | July 10, 2025 This content is available to lobbymonitor.ca subscribers. Already a subscriber? Sign in here The Lobby Monitor community is passionate, plugged-in and engaged in C...

06/27/2025

We offer strategic Indigenous Affairs services built on relationships, respect, and results. 🌿

Whether you're a Nation, business, or nonprofit, Roots Strategies works with you to drive meaningful, community-first impact.

📹 Watch to learn more about what we do and who we serve.

🌐 Learn more about our services: https://www.rootsstrategies.ca/services

Thank you all for the overwhelming support since our launch — it means the world.

06/26/2025

📣 We’re live! Introducing Roots Strategies — a National Indigenous Affairs Agency.

We are proud to officially launch Roots Strategies, an Indigenous-owned agency headquartered in Ottawa. With 15+ years of experience in public relations, government affairs, and community engagement, we exist to bridge the gap between Indigenous communities and opportunity.

Our mission is simple:
Empower Indigenous voices. Prepare non-Indigenous partners. Build shared prosperity.

🔸 Community Builder – For Indigenous partners
🔸 Partnership Ready – For non-Indigenous organizations
🔸 Full Voice – For Indigenous leadership

Join us in building a prosperous future grounded in respect, collaboration, and reconciliation.

🌐 You can read the full announcement on our website: https://www.rootsstrategies.ca/news/roots-strategies-a-national-indigenous-affairs-agency-launches-to-brid