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About People Plan Community

Together Towards Tomorrow.

For 20 years, I’ve worked with governments, organizations, and communities to respect, recognize and uphold Aboriginal and Treaty Rights within environmental land use planning, policy, and engagement.

I am an award-winning Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners and a Registered Professional Planner in Ontario. My work combines professional planning expertise with Aboriginal and Treaty Rights awareness for reconciliation in planning through relationships and shared understanding.

Susan Robertson-Principal Planner

My Approach

Guided by Bob Joseph’s RESPECT™ model, my approach upholds the 3R’s of Indigenous relations in land use planning: Respect for Indigenous diversity, Recognition for constitutionally protected Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, and sharing together for the hope of Reconciliation.

Together, with my network of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous colleagues, we help you navigate the complex landscape of Indigenous relations in environmental land use planning through engagement processes that honour Treaty responsibilities, strengthen partnerships, and create meaningful outcomes.

“Respect and relationship are the starting points for every conversation, plan, and partnership.”

What Our Partners Say

Susan Robertson has demonstrated her commitment to the field of planning, generously providing her time as a volunteer mentor to myself, a new member of Ontario Professional Planners Institute. As part of the mentorship program Susan and I have worked through a variety of challenging planning and employment related topics. To each issue, Susan has provided insightful advice from her wealth of professional experience. Her ability to facilitate conversation and to bridge diverse perspectives yields excellent balanced outcomes. She is a pleasure to work with.
Anissa McAlpineOntario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry District Planner, OPPI Provisional Member
Susan Robertson is a keen listener committed to meaningful relationship building, authentic voiced direction, structured long term visioning and respectful engagement. Working with Susan for over 3 years in a variety of venues, scenarios and people allowed me to see her wide variety of credible skill sets, energetic enthusiasm and creativity. I found her to be attentive, detail oriented, great at summarizing lengthy discussions accurately, able to hold privacy respectfully and really good at bringing a wide variety of people together on projects. Her effective communication style and heartfelt commitment to excellence is a rare but welcome asset that I will continue to seek on future projects. Her diverse knowledge on a wide variety of topics was invaluable along with her vast network of contacts.
Kim WheatleyAnishinaabe Cultural Consultant

Recognition and Impact

Over my career, I’ve had the privilege of contributing to projects that move reconciliation forward.Supported over $5 million in funding for Treaty initiatives.

Supported over $5 million in funding for Treaty initiatives

Developed nationally recognized projects such as the Moccasin Identifier™

Guided reconciliation-focused planning processes across the Great Lakes System

Collaborated with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities, and municipal and regional governments

Awarded three national awards for contributions to Indigenous Rights in Planning.

Supported the Restoration of the Historic Council House at the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

Served as a Commissioner for the Niagara Escarpment Commission.

Let’s engage meaningfully and plan effectively!

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