Meaningful Reconciliation Toolkit

About Bear Standing Tall Inc.

Welcome!

I’m Jason Carter (Bear Standing Tall), a proud Nehiyaw (Cree) from Onion Lake Cree Nation, Treaty 6 territory, and President of Bear Standing Tall Inc.—an Indigenous woman-owned, family-operated First Nations business. Together with my partner Pamela Carter, we are dedicated to advancing reconciliation, cultural understanding, and Indigenous knowledge across Turtle Island.

Our Mission

Bear Standing Tall Inc. is committed to fostering reconciliation in Canada by providing comprehensive education and training programs that promote understanding, awareness, and unity. We help corporations and organizations build meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities, guided by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action 92.

Certified Indigenous Business (CIB)

We are proud to be recognized as a Certified Indigenous Business (CIB), a designation that affirms our commitment to Indigenous economic empowerment, business excellence, and authentic representation.

PAIR: Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations

Bear Standing Tall Inc. supports and aligns with the PAIR (Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations) program—the premier corporate social responsibility certification for Indigenous relations in Canada. PAIR, formerly known as the Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) program, is an online management and reporting tool that helps organizations improve and certify their performance in Indigenous relations at the Bronze, Silver, or Gold level.

Meet Jason Carter

Jason Carter (Bear Standing Tall)

Director, Author, Indigenous Knowledge Facilitator, and E-Learning Developer

Meaningful Economic Reconciliation Specialist

AI Software Developer—creating online applications that measure and guide your reconciliation journey

Author of “How to Ally with Indigenous Peoples” and the Meaningful Economic Reconciliation Action Toolkit for Financial Institutions

Jason is an Indigenous social entrepreneur and cultural awareness innovator dedicated to advancing reconciliation through digital education. As a Nehiyaw First Nations corporate trainer, he transforms complex cultural narratives into accessible, meaningful learning experiences for corporations globally. Driven by a vision of creating a better world for the next seven generations, Jason leverages technology and traditional Indigenous wisdom to build understanding, challenge historical misconceptions, and foster genuine partnerships between Indigenous communities and corporate Canada.

The Meaningful Economic Reconciliation (MER) Toolkit: 40 eBooks for Financial Institutions

These 40 eBooks are tailored for financial institutions in Canada, including multinationals and credit unions, as part of the Meaningful Economic Reconciliation (MER) Toolkit. Each eBook equips businesses with actionable insights and strategies to implement reconciliation effectively and align with Indigenous economic opportunities.

Featured Titles and Direct Links:

1. Understanding the Indigenous Economy: A Gateway to Growth
2. Economic Sovereignty: Building Financial Bridges
3. Indigenous Procurement Strategies: Driving Inclusive Growth
4. Revenue Sharing Agreements: Creating Win-Win Solutions
5. Nation-Building Through Economic Partnerships
6. Social Procurement in Financial Services
7. Partnership Models for Financial Institutions and Indigenous Communities
8. Indigenous Innovation: Unlocking a New Frontier
9. Building Indigenous AI Hubs for Business
10. Achieving Economic Inclusion: A Roadmap for Financial Institutions
11. Cultural Competency for Financial Professionals
12. Developing Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs)
13. Equity Partnerships: A Financial Institution’s Guide
14. Implementing TRC Call to Action 92 for Financial Institutions
15. UNDRIP in Practice: A Financial Perspective
16. Impact Benefit Agreements for Financial Institutions
17. Innovative Infrastructure Financing for Indigenous Communities
18. Meaningful Economic Reconciliation Partnerships
19. Supporting Digital Indigenous Entrepreneurs
20. CSR in Reconciliation: Financial Sector Best Practices
21. DEI Strategies for Indigenous Inclusion in Finance
22. Indigenous Financing Programs: Unlocking Potential
23. Building Indigenous Economic Development Corporations (EDCs)
24. Urban Indigenous Economies: Unique Challenges and Opportunities
25. Technology Driven Reconciliation Strategies
26. Indigenous Workforce Development for Financial Institutions
27. Indigenous-Corporate Collaboration: Lessons in Success
28. Sustainable Resource Development Financing
29. Economic Self-Reliance Through Financial Inclusion
30. Indigenous Knowledge in Modern Business Practices
31. Building Partnerships in Economic Growth
32. Creating Innovation Ecosystems for Indigenous Entrepreneurs
33. Indigenous Economic Empowerment: A Financial Approach
34. Designing Indigenous Investment Strategies
35. Ethical Partnerships: A Guide for Financial Institutions
36. Inclusive Growth Models for Financial Institutions
37. Capacity Building in Indigenous Economies
38. Reconciliation Action Plans for Financial Institutions
39. Indigenous Wealth Management Services
40. Social Impact Investing in Indigenous Communities

These courses are essential tools for financial institutions committed to reconciliation. They not only address compliance with reconciliation frameworks but also unlock opportunities for meaningful engagement and economic growth. This is your institution’s chance to lead in reconciliation and build a legacy of trust, equity, and prosperity.

© Bear Standing Tall Digital 2025. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this material is prohibited. To learn more or license this work, email: jcarter@bearstandingtall.com

Our Services

• Indigenous Awareness Training (Digital & In-Person)
• Reconciliation Advisory & Consulting
• Custom eLearning Content Creation
• Executive & Senior Management Training
• eLearning Course Licensing & Purchase
• Reconciliation eBooks & Online Certificate Courses
• AI-powered Reconciliation Measurement Tools

Testimonials

“It delivers the right message... understanding the past in its absolute horrifying truth, owning all the wrongs of the past and loudly and shamefully, so we remember in moving forward to never repeat them. Thank you for this education.”

— Donald Brosseau, K-Line Group of Companies

“Very informative... I will be sure to carry what was taught with me in life!”

— Elijah Ankomah

Contact

Bear Standing Tall Inc.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

jcarter@bearstandingtall.com

(289) 634-7739

Join us on the journey to reconciliation, unity, and positive change.



Let’s build a more inclusive and respectful future—together.