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Kwé! Shé :kon! Tânsi! Oki!
Sobeys Inc. operates on the traditional territories of many Indigenous nations across Canada, commonly referred to as Turtle Island. As one of Canada’s largest grocery retailers, consistent and ongoing Indigenous engagement is the way forward in supporting reconciliation, food security, and prosperity with Indigenous peoples and communities. This webpage is designed to raise Indigenous visibility and foster cultural awareness, appreciation, and celebration of Indigenous culture across all lines of business.
Artist: Autumn Whiteway is a Saulteaux/Métis visual artist, traditional craftworker, curator and archaeologist living in Calgary.
Artist: Autumn Whiteway is a Saulteaux/Métis visual artist, traditional craftworker, curator and archaeologist living in Calgary.
Our Indigenous Path Forward
Sobeys strives to advance Indigenous inclusion across all business lines and embed Indigenous perspectives throughout our company culture. Engaging with the community, giving back, and supporting local initiatives is how we live our purpose. Click to read our Sobeys Inc. Corporate Commitment Statement and Indigenous Relations Policy.
Honouring Indigenous Heritage
The contributions of Indigenous persons and cultures are recognized every June as National Indigenous History Month, and June 21st marks the celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day. This video was released in 2022 to honour this special day as well as highlighting Sobeys journey along an Indigenous Path Forward and bringing visibility to the first Indigenous artist to work with us.
Join our Sharing Circles
Come join an upcoming Indigenous Sharing Circle. This is a closed, confidential conversation for all Corporate Indigenous teammates. Find out more information through The Market or contact us at dei@sobeys.com
Every Child Matters
Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is September 30. Watch this video to learn more about the meaning of “Orange Shirt Day”
SHÉ:KON SKENNEN KO:WA - Greetings and Great Peace.
My name is Kakwiranó:ron Cook and I am the manager for Indigenous Community & Relations for Sobeys Inc., based in Montreal, Quebec. I am proud to belong to the Akwesasne Mohawk and Oglala Lakota Nations, and it is my honour to serve as a guide across Sobeys in building towards Reconciliation. We hope this site informs, inspires, and connects you to the various ways Sobeys is driving forward Reconciliation and I invite you to join us on this journey. Feel free to connect with me if you have any questions and/or comments!
