Empowering Indigenous Futures
Your Key to Achieving Meaningful Project Involvement
At Richardson, we are dedicated to achieving strong relationships between Indigenous communities and projects. This starts by implementing project life-long, meaningful consultation. This is followed by securing meaningful involvement by Indigenous communities in projects through equity partnerships, project involvement during construction and operations, and other strategies such as Impact Benefit Agreements, Community Support Agreements, Relationship Agreements, or Royalties.
Our Expertise
Consulting Services
Community Engagement Strategies
We design and implement consultation strategies that foster meaningful communication, understanding, and collaboration ensuring all voices are heard and respected.
Sustainable Development Planning
We provide comprehensive planning assistance that respects seven-generation environmental stewardship, and cultural sensitivity, helping communities achieve long-term sustainability.
Economic Empowerment Programs
Our economic programs are designed to focus on building capacity and creating opportunities for Indigenous community members, while promoting self-sufficiency and community prosperity through long-term financial gain.
Cultural Preservation Initiatives
We are experienced in securing funding through project planning to design and implement programs that protect and celebrate Indigenous cultural heritage and language preservation, ensuring traditional knowledge is passed down to future generations.
Voices of Our Partners
“I have known and worked with Tim for almost 40 years, most of which have been during his time at Northland Power. Throughout, Tim has been an unwavering advocate for Indigenous peoples and an instrumental leader in advancing community engagement efforts. He deeply believes in his work and the principles he is advancing. His commitment to fostering meaningful relationships and his passion for creating positive change have left a lasting impact on both Northland and the people and communities we serve. Tim’s leadership and integrity have been essential to the success of our initiatives in Indigenous and community affairs and the projects that we were developing, constructing and operating. He earned the respect and trust of the peoples and communities we worked with.”
John Brace
Retired CEO and former Board Chair, Northland Power Inc
“Tim Richardson played a pivotal role in fostering a respectful and forward-looking relationship between Northland Power and Taykwa Tagamou Nation. His support helped launch the Kisis-Aki partnership, providing TTN a true seat at the table with ownership in clean energy.
Tim’s legacy is one of reconciliation through action.”
Chief Bruce Archibald, Taykwa Tagamou Nation
“I first met Tim working on the Grand Bend Wind Farm Project in 2014. What I did not expect was to have Tim become a friend and not just an associate. What I learned about Tim was he is dedicated to First Nations people. Not because of his job title but this is his heart. As a First Nations person I know that Tim has endless concern for the best outcomes for First Nations people, which is something I have witnessed countless times.”
Ed Gilbert, CEO, Chippewa Industrial Developments Limited, Sarnia
“Over the past 13 years, I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Tim through my role as one of the directors at the Giiwadin Noodin Corporation. During this time, Tim served as a liaison for the Northland Wind Board on the Grand Bend Wind Farm Project, where he played an instrumental role in the development of this 40-turbine wind project. This initiative fostered a strong and mutually beneficial business relationship between the Walpole Island and Aamjiwnaang First Nation communities.
I have always found Tim to be approachable, knowledgeable, and responsive to any requests or concerns brought to him. His efforts consistently helped both communities gain a clearer understanding of the complex issues at hand, and he demonstrated a genuine commitment to respectful and effective collaboration.
He brings a valuable perspective and skill set that would benefit any long-term business endeavour, particularly in today’s evolving economic landscape.”
Lyle Johnson
Director of Giiwadin Noodin Corp., Former Band Councillor of Walpole Island First Nation
“Tim is a conscientious consultant who approaches every engagement with the highest level of integrity. He has an unwavering focus on creating win-win outcomes, ensuring that all parties involved feel respected and valued. His extreme attention to detail, combined with his ability to listen deeply and thoughtfully, allows him to understand complex situations and provide solutions that are both practical and principled.
What truly sets Tim apart is his commitment to old-school ethics and morals. He consistently does what is right, even when it requires extra effort or goes unnoticed. He is not only a trusted professional but also a genuine ally to Indigenous communities, demonstrating respect, humility, and advocacy in his work and relationships.
I wholeheartedly recommend Tim to any organization or individual seeking a consultant who brings integrity, insight, and dedication to achieving meaningful results.”
Matt Ladner
Head of Indigenous and Community Relations, Northland Power
“Our partnership started in 2012-2013. This relationship created many questions about the project’s wind turbines and the effect they might have on the environment. Tim was very quick and accurate with his comprehensive responses to any of our questions. He always followed up with us to make sure we were satisfied with his findings. We could see that he was a man of his word, and we wish him well in his future endeavours.”
John Adams, President, Giiwedin Noodin Board of Directors, and Elder & Council Member Aamjiwnaang First Nation
“I have had the opportunity to work with Tim Richardson as counsel to Northland Power and to Indigenous partners on projects. These projects have included four run-of-river hydroelectric facilities located on the Kabinakagami River, and the Oneida Battery Energy Storage Project. Tim has a very high level of integrity, confidence and is an empathetic and attentive listener, all of which make him a very good person to work with. I’ve always been really impressed by his in-depth knowledge of the power sector. Tim also has in-depth knowledge of First Nations, including the various considerations that go into achieving decisions by a First Nation to participate in an infrastructure project, be it generation, storage, or transmission. Tim is an excellent team player, extremely resourceful, has a tremendous amount of experience and has a very strong work ethic. I do not have any reservations in recommending him as a consultant to assist First Nations.”
Domenic Damiani
Former partner at BLG (Borden Ladner Gervais LLP) and currently lawyer at SRLaw (Schneider, Ruggiero, Spencer, Milburn LLP)
“Tim has always been a supporting, strong voice for First Nations and Indigenous Peoples in Canada and for Indigenous and local communities across the globe. We closely worked together on multiple benefit agreements with First Nations for the McLean’s Mountain Wind Farm project, the Grand Bend Wind Farm project and later the La Lucha solar photo voltaic project. This is in addition to the High Voltage Transmission Line development projects in Colombia. Tim has been an educator to many at Northland and passionately discussed the spirit of collaboration and benefits of working with the local communities. Tim’s dedication and passion paved the way to the success for the above-mentioned projects.”
Paul Kaminski, Plant Manager, North Battleford Energy Centre
(previously general manager construction on the La Lucha project and project manager on McLean’s Mountain Wind Farm and Grand Bend Wind Farm projects)
“While I was employed with the United Chief and Councils of Mnidoo Mnising UCCMM) as the Chief Executive Officer, I had the pleasure of working with Tim Richardson, General Manager, Indigenous Relations (Global) and Community Relations.
UCCMM entered into a 50/50 partnership with Northland Power Inc. for the development, construction, and operation of 60MW’s of renewable assets. In the case of UCCMM, Tim managed First Nations relations during the development, and construction phases and also the final operations phase of the project. Tim was in continual contact with the UCCMM and the First Nations to arrive at the final operation of the McLeans Mountain Project and the working relations with Mnidoo Mnising Power. He also assisted in the development of the equity partnership agreements.
It was a real pleasure working with Tim.”
Hazel Recollet
Past Chief Executive Officer, UCCMM
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