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R8dius

R8dius is an Indigenous majority-owned professional services, technology implementation and managed services business, supported by Deloitte.

  • Made in Canada for Canada: In October 2024, Deloitte and Kitsaki Management launched R8dius, an Indigenous majority-owned professional services, technology consulting, and managed services firm.
    • Kitsaki Management (founded 1981) manages the economic development activities of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB), a First Nation in Saskatchewan with over 11,800 members.  Dedicated to investing in long-term sustainable businesses that meet the appropriate profitability, risk and employment criteria, Kitsaki has built a diverse portfolio of 11 investments in many sectors with goal the of improving the economic future of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, other Indigenous peoples, and partners. 
    • Deloitte is Canada's leading professional services firm, providing a full range of consulting, audit, tax, financial advisory, enterprise risk services to thousands of clients across Canada.  Deloitte’s dedication to partnering with and supporting Indigenous communities, businesses, and peoples has brought about many recognitions.
  • Indigenous Procurement Solution: R8dius is a fully Canadian company and a robust Indigenous procurement solution that combines Indigenous majority-ownership, open targets for Indigenous workforce participation, and recognition as an Indigenous supplier by CCIB and ISC.
  • Indigenous Majority–Owned: R8dius represents a radical step forward for Indigenous procurement and economic reconciliation, with an Indigenous majority ownership and ensuring profits flow back to Indigenous communities and priorities.
  • Indigenous Talent-Based Model: R8dius is committed to closing the gap between Indigenous & non-Indigenous employment in STEM and professional services. We hire for potential and train for performance, balancing technology and culture and welcoming talent to work on- or off-reserve. We are on track for a 33% Indigenous workforce by end of FY25, with a target of 70% in Year 5.
  • Certified Indigenous: R8dius is listed in Public Works and Government Services Canada’s (PWGSC) Supplier Registration Information (SRI) system and Certified Indigenous with the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).
  • Powered by Deloitte: R8dius is partnered with Deloitte Canada. R8dius will provide the same standards of delivery and outcomes that clients expect from Deloitte, with full access to Deloitte IP, methods, and solutions, and mentorship and secondment of experienced delivery leaders.
  • From Coast to Coast to Coast: R8dius includes a national network of Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders, fusing unique perspectives and capabilities to deliver world-class solutions and technologies to clients across the economy to address Canada's most complex challenges.