Our Kotawin with Indigenous Peoples (First Nation & Metis) allows us to work diligently to educate MICHELS CANADA ourselves on the traditions, beliefs, experiences, and use of land and resources with the help of our Indigenous Relations Team and Indigenous Strategic LEADING CANADA'S ENERGY NEEDS Plan. THROUGH INCLUSION We implement a strategy based on developing good Brian Greyeyes , Manager, Indigenous Relations relations with Canada’s Indigenous Peoples. We recognize them as valued community members and Kotawin directly translates to English as kinship or being support their active participation in our industry. related to each other. We are connected to the rest of Michels Canada is honoured to strengthening our existence and live in a region defined by relatedness. Kotawin in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Kotawin also means we are socially responsible for Manitoba and Ontario Indigenous Communities. maintaining good relationships with each other. Our Indigenous Strategic Plan supports ongoing It is crucial to Michels Canada that we forge strong relationships and business opportunities, which allows relationships with Canada’s Indigenous Peoples. Our us to set the stage for positive growth across Canada. projects create social and economic benefits, and we From the earliest possible engagement phase through take it upon ourselves to give back to Canada’s the end of construction and beyond, we treat all Indigenous Peoples communities in which we work. Indigenous communities near our operations fairly and with the utmost respect. Education, training, employment opportunities, contracting goods and services from local businesses, We recognize Indigenous Peoples’ significant role as fundraisers, or events create ways to give back to Mother Earth’s caretakers and respect her gifts of Indigenous communities. water, air and fire. We welcome opportunities to embrace their demonstration of how effective land We have a dedicated team that operates exclusively in use and rights and economic initiatives can be Indigenous Relations, allowing us to build authentic profitable and sustainable for future generations. relationships with Indigenous communities. We work diligently to educate ourselves on the traditions, beliefs, experiences, and use of land and resources. WE BELIEVE THAT COOPERATION LEADS TO PARTNERSHIP... PARTNERSHIP LEADS TO INNOVATION AND INNOVATION LEADS TO OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED WE DO THAT ... & MORE Many know some of Michels capabilities, but few know all we do. Learn more about our capabilities for energy, trenchless, land-based, water-based, infrastructure and heavy civil construction in the United States, Canada and internationally. Our diversified services are strategically assembled to meet our customers’ needs for critical projects. Like most, you may be surprised to discover our full range of services. 18 Michels is one of the largest, most diversified utility contractors. We are able to combine the collective strengths 2 0 of our hard-working people, our enviable equipment fleet E and our substantial experience into one team that can U S S construct and manage your project from planning to I | completion. 4 2 0 This unified approach allows Michels to 2 provide innovative solutions, consistent R E quality and the convenience of having one key B M Brian Greyeyes point of contact for all facets of a complex E T Manager, Indigenous Relations project. P E S