[O&A] brought thoughtful, well-researched and genuine collaboration to the development of a long-term Sustainability Plan for the BC Food Hub Network... Committed to high standards for analytical rigour and engagement, the O&A team has laid a strong foundation for the Network's future.
Kristina Bouris, Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Examples of Our Work
Reconciliation
- 2024 – Ongoing: Mt Ida Cultural Stewardship Plan - Neskonlith Indian Band and Ministry of Forests.
- Aug 2018 – ongoing (multi-year): Stselxmēms r Stselxmẻm (Knowledge Keepers’) Management Plan (SSMP) - Neskonlith Indian Band and Ministry of Forests.
- October 2017 – Ongoing: Trans-Canada Highway Expansion Community Engagement Project – Neskonlith Indian Band.
- January 2019 – June 2023: The Beyond New Afton Plan - New Gold: closure and transition plan to mitigate socio-economic impact on Indigenous communities.
Recovery
- 2022 - June 2023: Lytton and Region Economic Recovery Project - Village of Lytton.
- 2020 - DER3 Program (Digital Economy: Rapid Response + Resiliency) - helping businesses strengthen digital capacity, and adapt to changing economic conditions caused by COVID-19.
- 2017 - Wildfires Economic Impact and Recovery Work Plan – TRND.
Resilience
- 2021 - Present: Business Continuity Planning
- 2023 – Aug 2025: BC Food Hub Network Sustainability Plan – Ministry of Agriculture & Food.
- 2024 – March 2025: BC Food Hub Network Business Plan Update – Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
- October 2020 – March 2020: Neskonlith Micro Economy – Economic Development Strategy – Neskonlith Indian Band.
- November 2019 – March 2020: Labour Market Partnership – Thriving Communities (Merritt, BC) - WorkBC and Community Futures Thompson Country.
- November 2019 – March 2020: Kamloops Year-Round Farmer’s Market – Financial Analysis & Business Plan - Community Futures Development Corporation of Thompson Country.
