Goal 4 focuses on building and nurturing strong relationships with academic institutions, faculty, and the broader research community. It emphasizes the importance of creating strategic engagements with Laurentian Faculty and other research institutes to foster collaboration and growth. Actions include exploring opportunities with organizations like CROSH and CRaNHR, maintaining a visible presence at campus events such as orientation and research week, and seeking opportunities through the Centre for Academic Excellence and Continuing Education—such as micro-credentials, workshops, or post-doctoral opportunities specifically for Indigenous students. Additionally, Goal 4 highlights the importance of developing long-term strategic partnerships that create mutual value in research, faculty development, student learning, mentorship, and community engagement. One key action is to host the biannual Maamwizing Conference in October, which will serve as a platform for fostering these collaborative relationships and advancing shared goals in the academic and Indigenous research spaces.