Figure out what implementing United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP) looks like in your workplace, then take steps towards that implementation. To help get you on your way look at What does implementing UNDRIP actually mean in a northern context?
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Tabatha Bull, COO of Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, speaks with BNN Bloomberg to discuss the role of Indigenous people in resource projects. She says Corporate Canada needs to respect Indigenous values and timelines.
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Listen to Season 2 Episode 10 of the Porcupine podcast, Indigenous Economic Reconciliation: The Way to a Strong Canadian Economy. It features Dan Christmas who helped transform his community, Membertou First Nation, from rags to riches. He explains why creating an environment where business can thrive is key to reconciliation.
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Support Indigenous Economic Development by supporting Indigenous owned businesses, share good news business stories on social media, and fighting against injustice and racism.
Read MoreAdvocate for the hiring of Indigenous people for positions at your workplace. Recognize that a diversity of people leads to a diversity of ideas and a stronger work environment.
Read MorePlay a role in in developing and incorporating reconciliation strategies for business or in your workplace.
Read MoreWatch Brave New Paths: The Road to Indigenous Economic Reconciliation. The animated video summarizes the University of Victoria event hosted by National Consortium for Indigenous Economic Development Victoria in March 2017.
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This article from Simon Fraser University, What is Economic Reconciliation? examines what it is and the understanding/meaning that Economic Reconciliation should be flexible for each Nation/Community.
Read MoreThe greatest barrier of engaging businesses in Reconciliation is the idea that participating in Reconciliation is optional. This from Animikii, an award-winning Indigenous tech company based out of the Songhees Innovation Centre in Victoria, in their post 7 Ways to Incorporate Reconciliation into Your Business.
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Be introduced (or re-introduced) to the work of coastal visionaries who knowledge-keepers, artists, business people, thought leaders and community pillars based primarily on Coast Salish territories.
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According to Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. the quality of your relationship with an Indigenous community will be measured by the effort invested and the integrity of your team. They offer 7 Tips on Building Relationships with Indigenous Peoples.
Read MoreScholar Kevin Lamoureux walks viewers through how the call to action #92 relates to economic development in Canada and the importance of the duty to consult in this video Duty to Consult.
Read MoreThe Renewing Indigenous Economies Project is looking at how Native Americans are overcoming colonial obstacles and regaining control over their lives and resources in this 5-minute video, A New Path Forward.
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Discuss with your colleagues about how your organization incorporates (or needs to incorporate) Indigenous voices and leadership. Work to ensure there are spaces to make Indigenous voices heard.
Read MoreLearn more about how Indigenous policies of Canadian corporations align with objectives of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in this article in the Transnational Human Rights Review, Implementing UNDRIP in Canada: Any Role for Corporations?
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Three fundamental elements for developing a successful reconciliation strategy from the team at Indigenous Corporate Training. These can help develop a reconciliation strategy for your business
Read MoreLearn about closing the poverty gap as an act of reconciliation. This article by Canada without Poverty speaks about how the residential school system and Indian Act has enormously limited resources and continually confined Aboriginal rights, including systemic poverty.
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Learn about Original Indigenous Economies in this video from The Renewing Indigenous Economies Project. Prior to European contact, Indigenous peoples had a long history of engaging in the dynamic economies and governance structures that we recognize today as the necessary ingredients for prosperity.
Read MoreLearn about Canadian history pre-confederation in this Open Text BC document, start by reading Fur Trade Society and the Metis.
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Learn how trade and commerce were foundational to the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, including the Fur Trade in Canada.
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Indigenous Founder Chris Cornelius Is Decolonizing Architecture speaks about how Indigenous culture influences his work, and how empathy can dismantle colonialist approaches to design in this article.
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Canadian Bar Association put together a Truth and Reconciliation toolkit to give members of the legal profession actionable guidance and resources on what they need to do to become better allies to Indigenous people.
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Climbing the Mountain: Reconciliation in Workplaces online trainings are hosted by Indispire and designed to improve knowledge in Indigenous culture, worldviews and spiritualities. Learn about marginalization of Indigenous peoples due to colonization and build positive relationships between workplace and Indigenous peoples.
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Learn about Indigenous culture and history in this online training by Bear Standing tall and Associates designed for business. The training works towards building meaningful and respectful relationship with Indigenous peoples.
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Make sure everyone in your business or organization has knowledge on the fundamentals of diversity and inclusion, managing bias in hiring, and unconscious bias through this workplace training from the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion.
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The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce created the Indigenous Engagement Charter to enhance the business community’s engagement with Indigenous Peoples, Indigenous-based business and Indigenous communities.
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There are many good reasons that engaging with an Indigenous workforce can help your bottom line. Check out, Engaging Saskatoon Region Employers: The Business Case for Reconciliation
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In the Indigenous Perspectives podcast, public servants give voice to diverse experiences — and struggles — around what it means to be Indigenous.
Discussions about the legacies of history, the role of culture in the workplace, and how to move forward on reconciliation shed light on the varied factors that motivate Indigenous people to join, and stay, in the Public Service.
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The Reconciliation and Responsible Investment Initiative released Advancing Reconciliation in Canada: A Guide for Investors, outlines five tangible steps that institutional investors can take to make economic reconciliation an integrated part of their practice.
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The Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action #92 outlines ways in which the business sector can and should develop reconciliation strategies. Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. has created three elements for developing Reconciliation strategies for business
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The International Indigenous Speakers’ Bureau has an incredible range of speakers that can address topics from health/wellness, arts, history to business and sports: “IISB is about creating opportunities for Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities to connect, and build bridges, by providing access to a wealth of Indigenous Speakers around the world.”
Read MoreSearch out Indigenous economic development networks in your community and find ways to stay informed through their communication platforms. The newsletter from the Saskatchewan First Nations Economic Development Network is an excellent source.
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These online courses and films provide a comprehensive, customized anti-racist education in line with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action. With you, they aim to promote a renewed relationship between Indigenous Peoples and Canadian Settlers through transformative multi-media learning.
Read MoreIndigenous Works has a framework designed to review your organizational workplace inclusion competencies and build more effective partnerships with Indigenous people, businesses and communities. They also offer Online Training designed to help your entire organization advance Indigenous workplace inclusion.
Read MoreThe Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. website offers guidelines around the usage of terminology specific to Indigenous communities. Learning proper terminology is an important first step in engaging Indigenous partners in business.
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“ayisīnowak: A Communications Guide is intended to provide individuals with a basic outline of Aboriginal protocol and governance systems in order to facilitate improved relationship building either as co-workers, through business opportunities or through inclusion in specific projects.”
Read MoreBusiness Case for Inclusion
Indigenous Works engages with companies and organizations to strengthen their performance and results in Indigenous employment, workplace engagement and inclusion. On the website, five business cases for Indigenous workplace inclusion are presented.
Aboriginal Employee Retention
The ICT mission is to provide training to get everyone Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples® in their day-to-day jobs and lives. They do this by providing a safe training environment for learners to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitude required to be effective.
Everyone, at some point in their journey of Reconciliation, needs to read the 94 Calls to Action recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to “redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation.” Or connect here to the Truth & Reconciliation Commission Final Report to read other sections and excerpts.
We have included this action in every category and every path on this website as a reminder of how important it is for us to understand the history and path of Reconciliation in our country.
Read MoreFirst Nation Protocol on Traditional Territory
Create safe space in your communication by acknowledging traditional territories in the signature of your emails or correspondence. Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. provides excellent background and information around acknowledging traditional territories.
Read MoreWhat are your talents, skills and passions? Connect with Indigenous organizations in your community and offer your skills. You’ll build relationships, meet Elders, and learn about authentic engagement along the way.
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Communications Guide Download the ayisinowak: A Communications Guide to learn how, when and why it is respectful to present tobacco. “Tobacco is one of the four sacred medicines, and a tobacco offering is a universal protocol among First Nations people.”
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Begin all meetings and events with a land acknowledgement of the traditional territory on which you gather. It is a sign of respect, recognizing “you’re on the land of a Nation that has had a relationship since time immemorial with that land.” In addition to the links above, Amnesty International offers a guide for creating land acknowledgements and the Native Land website can also help you identify which territory you reside on.
Read MoreCreating Inclusive Worksites for Aboriginal Workers: A Case for Business outlines the many advantages Canada would be privy to through increased Indigenous inclusion, how instead of making cuts there would be greater benefits to implementing a greater number of employment training programs, and how a greater focus on Indigenous inclusion in the workplace is the solution to Canada needing more taxpaying workers.
Access Indigenous Works has the personnel and online resources/training for your business to analyze your current policies, strategize and implement change to foster Indigenous inclusion.
Read MoreWanuskewin Heritage Park: Online Store
The Wanuskewin Heritage Park Online Store offers a selection of beautiful authentic and traditional pieces, from jewelry to home décor to artwork, hand-crafted by local artists using natural materials.
Read More2018 Think Indigenous Conference
Live Stream from the Conference
Think Indigenous was a conference in March 2018 that sought to “[inspire] change through Indigenous knowledge, story, and education.” The conference offered educators from all backgrounds the opportunity to work together in the enhancement of Indigenous Knowledges & Change. Watch the speakers online and see what they learned.
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Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission: “Erasing Racism”
“Every person is free and equal in dignity and rights” (Section 3, The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code). This article defines and identifies racism, explains how stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination differ from racism, and discusses how racism can be eradicated.
Read MoreThe Business Case for Developing and Indigenous Inclusion Strategy
Indigenous Works: Making the Business Case for Inclusion
“The Indigenous population is the fastest growing demographic in Canada. Why then is Indigenous inclusion and engagement overlooked by so many organizations?” These articles argue that Indigenous inclusion in the Canadian economy is essential and discuss strategies to overcoming such barriers.
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