Indigenous Relations Specialists Drive Corporate Reconciliation Efforts

Consultants help businesses address Canada's colonial past and implement Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action.

Annie Korver of RISE Consulting emphasizes understanding Canada's colonial history as the first step in corporate reconciliation plans.
Consulting firms like RISE and Eagle Spirit Business Development offer services from cultural awareness training to Indigenous procurement strategies.
Indigenous consent has become crucial for regulatory approvals of major projects, prompting companies to engage more deeply with Indigenous communities.
Some corporations, such as the Bank of Montreal, have both internal and external advisers to support their reconciliation initiatives.
Consultants report that genuine efforts by companies often lead to transformative 'a-ha' moments for employees, fostering deeper commitment to reconciliation.