4.1 Objective

The primary objective of 'Indigenous Community Employment - Indirect' under the Pehta Framework is to extend its principles to the contiguous supply chains of participating industries. This objective not only promotes and enhances Indigenous employment opportunities within the direct operations of industry but also across its network of suppliers and vendors. By including and encouraging the Indigenous supply chain to adopt 'Indigenous Community Employment - Direct' processes, industries can amplify their impact. They can accumulate the success metrics of their contiguous supply chain in addition to their own, thereby gaining recognition for contributing to a more significant and comprehensive benefit to Indigenous communities.

This approach underscores the importance of Indigenous employment in every aspect of the business environment, ensuring that the value of Indigenous participation is recognized and fostered in both direct and indirect business engagements. It highlights how strategic decisions can extend benefits beyond immediate operations, fostering a more inclusive and far-reaching impact on Indigenous community employment.