Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that JPH Consulting operates across Treaty lands in the regions colonially known as Regina (oskana ka-asastēki), Saskatoon (misaskwatomina), and Winnipeg (winipīhk), as well as in other communities throughout Canada (Turtle Island).
In Saskatchewan, our offices are located on Treaty 4 (Regina) and Treaty 6 Territories (Saskatoon), encompassing the lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and homeland of the Métis Nation. In Winnipeg, our office is located on Treaty 1 Territory, the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Anishininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Denesuline and Nehethowuk Nations, and the homeland of the Red River Métis, as well as in Northern Manitoba, which includes the lands of the Inuit.
These lands are the traditional territories of Indigenous Peoples who have lived on, cared for, and stewarded them for generations. They contain deep histories, cultural significance, and enduring relationships to the land, water, and other resources. We honour the Treaties made on these territories and the responsibilities they established.
We offer this acknowledgement as a reminder that the work we do is connected to place, community, and shared responsibility. We remain committed to building respectful relationships and working in partnership with Indigenous Nations in ways that support meaningful participation and long-term community well-being, in the spirit of reconciliation.
Our Values in Practice
Truth and reconciliation are not separate from our work; they’re reflected in how we build relationships, make decisions, and contribute to the communities we live and work in. We recognize that reconciliation is an ongoing process and are committed to taking practical steps to acknowledge colonization, strengthen our understanding of its past and present effects, and build capacity through partnerships with Indigenous communities and organizations.
These initiatives represent important steps in our journey, but we know that there is always more to learn and do. We remain committed to listening, improving, and working alongside Indigenous partners in ways that are respectful, practical, and focused on creating positive impact.
Internal Reviews
We are continually undertaking reviews of our internal documentation and practices, investing in relationship building and engagement training for our team, and obtaining strategic guidance to strengthen cultural awareness and build respectful collaborations. These initiatives are intended to ensure that our hiring and internal practices, service delivery methods, and community and individual interactions reflect our values and commitments.
Indigenous Community Support
In parallel, our internal business development team is intentionally expanding our support of Indigenous communities, businesses, and developments. This includes seeking opportunities to collaborate with Indigenous partners, support local capacity, and contribute to projects that create lasting community benefits. We recognize that meaningful partnerships are built over time, and we are committed to strengthening these relationships year after year.
Patsy Holtom Memorial Bursary
We offer the Patsy Holtom Project Management Memorial Bursary, a yearly initiative supporting Indigenous persons pursuing project management certification. The scholarship was created by James Holtom and Kodey Whitehead to to honour the values of mentorship, opportunity, and community impact that have shaped JPH Consulting, and to help remove barriers for the next generation of professionals entering the project management field.
Our Commitment
We are committed to advancing truth and reconciliation through honesty, accountability, transparency, collaboration, and giving back. We recognize that reconciliation is not achieved through a single program or statement, but through consistent actions, thoughtful decisions, and respectful relationships built over time. For us, this means integrating respect for Indigenous communities and Treaty responsibilities into the way we plan, deliver, and evaluate our work every day, on every project.
We acknowledge the enduring legacy of colonial systems and practices that continue to impact Indigenous Peoples and communities today. We confront the violence of the residential school system, systemic erasure of language and culture, displacement from traditional lands, and ongoing inequities in healthcare, education, housing, and justice. These legacies and impacts are not abstract or distant histories. We are committed to confronting these realities with honesty and humility as first steps towards reconciliation.
We are committed to continuing to learn and to listen, particularly when our work affects communities, lands, and infrastructure that hold cultural, historical, and social significance. This includes seeking guidance from Indigenous partners and knowledge holders, considering local context in planning and decision-making, and ensuring that community perspectives are meaningfully reflected in project outcomes. We understand that respectful engagement requires time, patience, and humility, and we are committed to investing the effort required to build trust and maintain strong relationships.
We are also committed to strengthening our internal capacity so that our teams are prepared to work respectfully and effectively alongside Indigenous communities. This includes maintaining ongoing training and education, reviewing our policies and practices as expectations evolve, and holding ourselves accountable for continuous improvement.
We understand that results and trust are built through consistency. We will work in a manner guided by respect, accountability, participation, and a responsibility to support strong and resilient communities.