DPRA has worked on every aspect of First Nations development and progress, including community economic development, negotiation, and organizational development.

For over 30 years, DPRA has worked closely with over 60 different First Nations and Aboriginal organizations–including Nishnawbe Aski Nation, Six Nations, Tungasuvingat Inuit, Grassy Narrows, Moose Factory, Garden River, Serpent River, Mushkegowuk Council, Saulteaux First Nation,Union of New Brunswick Indians, Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources (CIER), and Makivik Corporation.

Our goal is to support First Nations as they strengthen their communities and organizations. Our approach is to respect community needs and values, be creative, and create long-term solutions.

Our Approach

DPRA's goal is to support First Nations and Aboriginal organizations as they strengthen their communities and organization. Our approach is to respect community needs and values, be creative, and consider the long-term. For example:
  • We support and respond to a community's vision, values and needs when we design our projects - we work collaboratively.
  • We try to make training part of every project so that knowledge stays in the community, work continues, and communities and organizations get stronger in the long term.
  • We develop creative ways to involve community members in community projects.