WELCOME
Indigenous Nations across Turtle Island are taking the future powerfully into their own hands. The opportunities for economic advancement are abundant. At the same time, it’s never been more important to protect the lands and waters that sustain us all. In the face of climate change and the cumulative effects of development, seeking to balance it all is no easy task.
As Indigenous leaders, you know where you want to go. We are here to help.
Shared Value Solutions is an environmental and community development consulting firm. Our team of science, cultural heritage, planning and regulatory experts is committed to braiding Indigenous Knowledge with western science to further our clients’ goals of prosperity, stewardship and self-determination.
Learn more about us here.
We invite you to check out our many free resources below. Better still, reach out — we’d love to get to know you.
SVS MAKING HEADLINES!
SVS Senior Planner and Founder, Jeremy Shute, was featured on CBC news for his incredible family canoeing adventures that spanned 9 summers. Click below!
THE LATEST
WELCOME TO THE TEAM
We are thrilled to welcome Britt to the SVS team in the role of Community Planner. Britt specializes in community consultation, research, policy development, and interpretation. She cares about community, is passionate about understanding all member’s perspectives, and excited to help communities develop plans and policies that reflect their values and hopes for the future.
Learn more about Britt here.
LANDS AND CONSULTATION STORIES OF SUCCESS
In this chapter from our Lands and Consultation Department Guidebook, we sit down with Chief Christine Walkem for an in-depth interview about the Cook’s Ferry lands department development journey. In particular, she speaks of what led to the decision to outsource, the benefits of that choice, and her vision for the future.
Click here to read about their success! https://hubs.ly/Q03zP3DG0
To access the complete Lands and Consultation Department Guidebook, click here: https://hubs.ly/Q03zP0Xv0
OUR CURRENT OPENINGS
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY VIDEO
FLOOD PLAIN MAPPING IN MAGNETEWAN FIRST NATION.
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FEATURED RESOURCES
Harnessing the Power of Maps- A GIS Intro Guide and Ideas Bundle for Indigenous Nations
Our FREE eBook explores the power of mapping and GIS in supporting Indigenous Nations to advance their Rights and interests. Learn what GIS is, how it works, and some of the amazing things you can do with it to protect what matters and plan for the future.
Click here to download your copy!
Indigenous Data Sovereignty- Read the latest!
We are excited to announce our next installment of the Indigenous Data Sovereignty: Navigating Data Landscapes series.
In this post, we share our Indigenous Digital Maturity Assessment Tool (DMA) as a first step in the journey to data sovereignty. The results of the DMA give you a first glimpse into the state of your Nation’s data. What are these different states and what do they mean? We also explore the different data states in this blog post with an explanation of each one.
Read the post here.
How are Nations using Floodplain mapping to reduce flood impacts?
Click here to read first hand accounts and stories from our Clients.
HIGHLIGHTED FUNDING
NALMA Land Use Planning. Deadline February 6, 2026
First Nations may apply to the National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association (NALMA) for funding to assist in the development of their Land Use Plans (LUP).
More information here.
Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities Program. No deadline
The Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities program provides funding for renewable energy and capacity building projects and related energy efficiency measures in Indigenous, rural and remote communities across Canada.
More info here.
Emergency Management FireSmart Program
The Emergency Management Assistance Program (EMAP) provides funding to First Nations communities so they can build resiliency, prepare for natural hazards and respond to emergencies.
More information here.