Background

Reconciliation Saskatoon is a collective of 115 organizations, businesses, nonprofits and more who develop initiatives, events and programming to engage more people in the journey of Truth and Reconciliation. We work to bring people from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, socioeconomic positions, abilities, ages and sexualities together–knowing that relationship building happens when we work collaboratively towards the same goal. At the heart of reconciliation is wâhkôhtowin.
We continually invest in training, consultations with Knowledge Keepers, education and evaluation to ensure our work is inclusive, fosters a sense of belonging, and is moving forward in a good way. We use a collective impact model for making change and consensus decision-making, striving for all our work to be led by the community.
We engage our members and the public at large in responding to the TRC’s Calls to Action, to the MMIWG2S Calls for Justice, and UNDRIP. We work towards a shared Vision for Reconciliation—which was developed over years of community consultations. This Vision includes a shared understanding of our history; the maintenance/celebration of strong cultures and worldviews; systems that benefit us all; and authentic and meaningful relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
For more information about Reconciliation Saskatoon visit:
● www.ReconciliationSaskatoon.com
● www.BeACconnectR.com
● Facebook.com/ReconciliationSaskatoon
● Facebook.com/BeAConnectR
● http://www.BeAConnectR.com
● Youtube: https://youtu.be/nhq-epZX0fU
● Twitter @BeAConnectR

PROJECT: PATHWAY FORWARD 2025

In 2019, Reconciliation Saskatoon conducted a Pathway Forward project that gathered community members, Knowledge Keepers and Residential School Survivors and asked them where Reconciliation Saskatoon should focus its efforts for the next four years. The resulting recommendations have guided Reconciliation Saskatoon’s work since 2020.

Much has changed over the last four years, and it is time for us to once again go out into the community and let their voices guide the creation of a plan for the next phase. We want to engage with champions and members who have been closely involved in our work. And we want to reach further to others working on Truth and Reconciliation in Saskatoon, but who may have not been closely involved in our organization directly. We want to ensure the voices of Knowledge Keepers, Residential School Survivors, and Indigenous youth are included.

Our objective is to listen and learn, and from these conversations we will craft a plan for Reconciliation Saskatoon that will help us grow and deepen our impact.

STATEMENT OF WORK

We are looking for an experienced leader to facilitate and manage the Pathway Forward project. This will include designing the consultations and attending community gatherings, listening and recording community conversations, summarizing community input, and developing recommendations for Reconciliation Saskatoon to move forward in the next four years.

The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience working in Indigenous communities, as well as familiarity and demonstrated commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. We are looking for people who have knowledge of Indigenous culture, ceremony and protocols, and who can work with Knowledge Keepers and Indigenous cultural leaders.

PROPOSED TIMELINE

October – January/February
– Work with Reconciliation Saskatoon Stewardship Committee to design the project
– Gatherings to consult with Reconciliation Saskatoon members
– One meeting specifically for Knowledge Keepers and Residential School Survivors
– Design and implement other ways to engage broader community members
– Outreach to specific organizations not currently engaged with Reconciliation Saskatoon
– Create draft report
– Share draft report with community members for feedback
– Submit final Pathway Forward 2025 report with recommendations 

PROPOSAL ELEMENTS

Proposals should include:
– A resume for the Principal Consultant(s).
– A summary or examples of similar work completed.
– A detailed proposed approach to the consultations
– A proposed work plan and schedule for activities to be performed
– A detailed budget and fee schedule for the project
– Three (3) references from projects of a similar nature. Please provide contact information.

DETAILS

– The proposals will be reviewed the week October 7, 2024
– Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
– Proposals will be evaluated based on:
o related experience and qualifications;
o proposed approach;
o submitted work plan; and
o costs and outputs.
– Please submit your proposal by October 4, 2024 to beaconnectr@gmail.com

WATCH OUR ONLINE EVENT FROM NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY 2021

Hear stories about the origin of the Walk for Reconciliation, listen to communities walking for reconciliation, watch cultural performances, and more! Special thanks to the SK Intercultural Association for their role in organizing the online event.

KNOW YOUR ROOTS MAP PROJECT

Follow this link to Know Your Roots, an online and pdf map of reconciliation projects around Saskatoon. This project was initiated by the Rock Your Roots Organizing Committee and is a collaboration between Reconciliation Saskatoon and the Saskatoon Public Library.

STORIES FROM RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORS

Our Be A ConnectR YouTube channel features Residential School Survivors telling us about why the Walk for Reconciliation is important to them, as well as sharing stories. Listen, learn, show up and share these important truths.