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National Research Council (NRC) – Indigenous Recruitment & Retention Initiative

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Project Overview

  • Client: National Research Council (NRC)
  • Project Location: Canada-wide
  • End Date: October 2025

Canada’s National Research Council (NRC) plays a critical role in advancing scientific research and innovation. As part of its commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, NRC has made significant strides in improving Indigenous representation within its workforce. This initiative aims to not only increase Indigenous hiring but also ensure long-term employee retention by fostering a more inclusive and supportive work environment.

Three Sisters Consulting, in partnership with Olade Consulting, is currently supporting NRC in strengthening Indigenous recruitment and retention efforts. Our team is assisting with targeted outreach to Indigenous communities across Canada, promoting NRC job opportunities in both English and French, and advising on best practices for hiring and retaining Indigenous employees.

Scope of Work & Key Deliverables
Three Sisters Consulting and Olade Consulting are providing expertise in:
  • Recruitment Outreach & Awareness: Sharing NRC job opportunities with Indigenous communities across Canada through targeted engagement and communication strategies.
  • Strategic Hiring Support: Advising on recruitment strategies to fill positions where Indigenous candidates are prioritized and recommending best practices for inclusive hiring.
  • Policy & Program Review: Conducting a comprehensive assessment of NRC’s existing recruitment and retention policies to identify areas for improvement.
  • Retention & Employee Support: Providing job coaching and professional development resources, including cultural connections and access to Indigenous-led networking opportunities.
Project Status & Next Steps
The initiative is ongoing, with continuous refinement of recruitment strategies and outreach efforts. Three Sisters Consulting and Olade Consulting are actively engaging with NRC to enhance Indigenous workforce representation and ensure meaningful career pathways for Indigenous employees.

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Sarah Hopkins, our Matriarch, is Turtle Clan of the Lenni Lenape who were displaced from their homeland of Lenapehoking (New York City) to Eelŭnaapéewi Lahkéewiit (Delaware Nation) in southwestern Ontario. Sarah is a Day School survivor who was raised by her Mother, who taught her the importance of standing up for what you believe; her Grandmother, a residential school survivor; and her Great-Grandmother, who spoke only Lenape. With the support of her family, Sarah founded Three Sisters Consulting in 2018, a company dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous Peoples and helping them achieve business, professional, and personal success. Sarah is an active member of her community; she served as an Elected member of Council for her Nation, Treasurer and Board Member for her tribal council, and current Board Member for the Canadian Mental Health Association, Lambton Kent chapter. She has worked with not-for-profits, governments, and corporations on a variety of topics including Indigenous legal systems, economic development, mining initiatives, Impact Benefit Assessments, negotiations, and Indigenous engagement impacting legislation. When she is not working, you can find Sarah looking for opportunities to share space with our extended community across Turtle Island.