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Meaningful Reconciliation Toolkit

BST Digital Bookstore: Advancing Meaningful Reconciliation

At BST Digital Bookstore, we provide essential resources for organizations committed to meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples across Canada. Our specialized collection of eBooks and digital toolkits equips financial institutions, corporations, and individuals with actionable strategies to build authentic partnerships with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.

Founded by Jason Carter (Bear Standing Tall), a respected Nehiyaw (Cree) knowledge keeper from Onion Lake Cree Nation, our Indigenous-owned business offers the comprehensive Meaningful Economic Reconciliation (MER) Toolkit—designed specifically to guide organizations through implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 92.


What Sets Us Apart:

  • Expert-Crafted Resources: Each publication combines traditional Indigenous wisdom with practical business applications
  • Actionable Frameworks: Transform reconciliation principles into measurable outcomes
  • Industry-Specific Guidance: Tailored solutions for financial institutions and corporate partners
  • Certified Indigenous Business: Authentic representation and Indigenous economic empowerment

Start your reconciliation journey today with our free guide "How to Ally with Indigenous Communities" or explore our complete collection of specialized eBooks covering Indigenous procurement, partnership models, and economic sovereignty.

Transform your organization's approach to reconciliation. Shop now and become a genuine ally in Canada's journey toward meaningful economic reconciliation.

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How to Ally with Indigenous Communities in Canada is a powerful, culturally grounded guide for individuals, corporations, educators, and institutions seeking to build respectful, meaningful, and lasting relationships with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. Authored by Bear Standing Tall (Jason Carter), this eBook provides actionable frameworks and tools to support allyship, advance reconciliation, and amplify Indigenous voices in Canada’s social, economic, and political spheres.

With chapters covering Indigenous rights, land claims, cultural revitalization, environmental collaboration, and educational engagement, this resource is tailored for those who want to move beyond land acknowledgments into real partnership. Grounded in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action—especially Call to Action 92—it equips readers with knowledge and strategies to support Indigenous sovereignty and economic empowerment.

Whether you're part of a large organization seeking CCIB's Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAIR) certification, or an individual dedicated to social justice, this guide is your roadmap to becoming a genuine ally in Canada’s journey toward reconciliation.

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ebooks

Understanding the Indigenous Economy: A Gateway to Growth

CA$25.00

How to Ally with Indigenous Communities (FREE)

Free

365 Acts of Meaningful Reconciliation

CA$25.00

365 Acts of Meaningful Reconciliation Overview

Free

Economic Sovereignty: Building Financial Bridges

CA$25.00

Indigenous Procurement Strategies: Driving Inclusive Growth

CA$25.00

Revenue Sharing Agreements: Creating Win -Win Solutions

CA$25.00

Nation-Building Through Economic Partnerships

CA$25.00

Social Procurement in Financial Services

CA$25.00

Partnership Models for Financial Institutions and Indigenous Communities

CA$25.00

Building Indigenous AI Hubs for Business

CA$25.00

Achieving Economic Inclusion: A Roadmap for Financial Institutions

CA$25.00

Jason Carter

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.


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