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In Canada, reconciliation means the recognition and acknowledgement of how colonialism has affected and continues to affect Indigenous Peoples.
Reconciliation is not just a government issue; if you live in Canada, and you are not Indigenous, then you have a role to play in reconciliation. Reconciliation starts with education and awareness and here are a few things you can do to get started.
1. Indigenous Awareness elearning
Build your cultural competence by completing the Indigenous Awareness course available to all Corporate employees on Success Factors. It provides an overview of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and some of the issues facing Indigenous Peoples today. Note: this course is also available to those Franchise locations with access to Success Factors.
2. Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR)
As part of Sobeys commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, and to foster positive and progressive Indigenous relations, we have begun the PAR certification process. We aspire to building and nurturing meaningful and sustainable relationships with Indigenous communities and committing to organization-wide Reconciliation efforts. Click to read full Corporate Commitment Statement for Sobeys Inc. Learn more about PAR and journey towards certification by completing the PAR Awareness Training – coming soon!
3. Whose Land Are You on?
Learn about whose traditional Indigenous lands you live, and work on. Here are a couple resources to get you started. Both are also available through the App Store.
- Native Land provides an interactive map of Turtle Island that allows users to search by address, city, or area.
- Whose Land is an interactive map that allows users to explore the many Indigenous Nations of Turtle Island.
4. Land Acknowledgements
Land Acknowledgements require work. When you take the time to research, build awareness, share, and educate, you are showing that you or your organization are committed to the Indigenous path forward. Acknowledgements are a small, but important step when it comes to reconciliation. Read full article here.
