Michael Rattray

Dr. Michael Rattray leads Arcadis’ Indigenous relations team in Canada. Trained in decolonial, postcolonial, and Indigenous methodologies by world-renowned Indigenous intellectuals and a product of Indigenous-led working environments, he collaborates with Indigenous Peoples to create solutions that incorporate Indigenous culture, design, knowledge systems, and ecological protocols in Canada, as well as globally. With significant experience in Indigenous knowledge translation and integration in both local and international projects, he is reputed as a trusted non-Indigenous professional and has led the expansion of Arcadis’ Indigenous partnership program, most recently through the establishment of a Limited Partnership with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. He has a demonstrated understanding of international human rights instruments, such as UNDRIP, and their implementation in provincial and federal policy. He is also recognized for creating unique frameworks tailored to spe