How Your Employer Can Support Truth and Reconciliation
How Your Employer Can Support Truth and Reconciliation
1. Have Your Employer Purchase Orange Shirts for Employees: Encourage your employer to participate by purchasing orange shirts designed by Indigenous artists, such as those from the Anishnawbe Health Foundation campaign. Wearing these shirts on September 30th shows solidarity and helps raise funds for important programs.
2. Make a Corporate Donation: Consider having your employer make a donation to Indigenous-led organizations like Anishnawbe Health Foundation.
3. Implement Reconciliation Policies: Align your organization with the TRC Calls to Action by implementing Reconciliation policies in your workplace. This might include supporting Indigenous-owned businesses, and promoting cultural sensitivity and awareness training for employees.
4. Amplify Indigenous Voices: Use your platform to share information about Truth and Reconciliation. Highlight Indigenous leaders, artists, and educators on your website or social media.
5. Offer Time for Reflection: Consider asking your employer to provide a company-wide hour for reflection or have them organize a team event, such as a webinar or group discussion, that focuses on the importance of Truth and Reconciliation.
Truth and Reconciliation Day is not a one-day commitment. Businesses that are truly committed to reconciliation should view September 30th as a starting point for year-round engagement. This might include supporting ongoing education, continuing to donate to Indigenous causes, and working alongside Indigenous communities to identify meaningful ways to create positive change.
By taking these actions, corporations can contribute to a more just and equitable future—one where Indigenous peoples are respected, valued, and supported in their healing journeys.