
Indigenous Relations
At Nutrien, we recognize the critical importance of building respectful, transparent, and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples. We are committed to meaningful engagement, long-term partnerships, and contributing to sustainable development in Indigenous communities where we operate. Nutrien is committed to economic reconciliation, inclusion, and community partnership with Indigenous Peoples and our efforts aim for alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #92 for the corporate sector in Canada.
Our Indigenous Relations Commitments and Strategy
Nutrien’s Indigenous Relations strategy promotes inclusive Indigenous economic participation and contribution and cultural understanding. Our core mandate is to Feed the Future and to support this work, we must ensure we are creating reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities and people.
Commitments
Commitment to Certification and Accountability
As part of our commitment to continuous improvement and accountability, Nutrien is actively pursuing Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) certification through the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB).
Indigenous Participation in Our Supply Chain
We continue to proactively identify and support opportunities for Indigenous suppliers to participate in our operations. For more information, review our Indigenous Content Playbook.
Internal Awareness and Cultural Education
Cultural awareness and education are central to our Indigenous Relations strategy. Nutrien delivers training and learning experiences across the organization, including:
- Cultural awareness workshops
- Indigenous history and reconciliation learning sessions
- Community-led storytelling and engagement events

Ongoing Commitment and Cultural Engagement
Nutrien actively participates in cultural events and commemorations, such as National Indigenous Peoples Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. These engagements underscore the company's dedication to acknowledging Indigenous histories and fostering mutual understanding.
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News
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Nutrien nourishes young minds with a donation of $250,000 to St. Frances Cree Bilingual School project
Nutrien is proud to announce a contribution to the St. Frances Cree Bilingual School in Saskatoon, set to be the largest Cree language school in Canada.
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Celebrating the start of the school year with White Buffalo Youth Lodge
Nutrien employees took part in the White Buffalo Youth Lodge backpack day again this year. Read on to hear about the experience of one of our Indigenous Internship Program students, Clela Byers, a Co-Op Process Engineer at Nutrien.
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SIIT and Nutrien unveil pawâcikêwikamik: Nutrien MakerLodge to empower Indigenous innovation and technology
The MakerLodge has already facilitated over 800 training hours, benefiting more than 60 First Nations and making significant strides in fostering Indigenous inclusion and leadership in the tech economy.
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Time to Rise: Nutrien Is Feeding the Future of Industry in Saskatchewan
On March 15, 2024, the company announced a $15 million commitment to Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s “Time To Rise” campaign. It is the largest corporate contribution in the school’s history and will help fund a new campus that will include the Nutrien School of Mining, Manufacturing and Engineering Technologies.
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Elevating the Indigenous voices who help us to learn and grow at Nutrien
Nutrien has a decades-long track record working with Indigenous Peoples and communities in proximity to our potash operations in Canada. We develop relationships based on mutual respect and trust, a shared understanding of issues, and collaborative problem-solving.
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65 Years of Potash in Saskatchewan: Celebrating our Indigenous Partners
Since our Patience Lake mine began shipping potash in 1959, Saskatchewan and the world has benefited from this resource and the important role that it plays in Feeding the Future. As we celebrate 65 years of potash mining in Saskatchewan, an important part of that story includes the way in which Indigenous communities have - over the last several decades - played a role in the development of the potash industry and its impact on global food security.
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