Meaningful Reconciliation: A Journey Towards Reconciliation in Canada
Meaningful Reconciliation: A Journey Towards Reconciliation in Canada
A comprehensive educational resource for organizations and individuals committed to authentic reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples in Canada
This powerful eBook, developed by Bear Standing Tall Inc. (an Indigenous First Nations woman-owned business), provides essential guidance for those seeking to move beyond symbolic gestures toward genuine, sustained reconciliation. Created by Jason Carter, a Nehiyaw (Cree) Reconciliation Specialist, this resource offers 40 in-depth chapters covering crucial aspects of Indigenous-settler relations in Canada.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive Coverage: Explores Indigenous law, worldviews, cultural safety, economic reconciliation, and organizational inclusion strategies
- Practical Implementation: Provides actionable frameworks for workplaces, educational institutions, and community settings
- Cultural Understanding: Examines Indigenous knowledge systems, languages, governance, and connections to land
- Historical Context: Addresses residential schools, treaties, and colonial impacts with sensitivity and depth
- Forward-Looking Approach: Focuses on building respectful partnerships and supporting Indigenous-led initiatives
Ideal For:
- Corporate teams implementing reconciliation strategies
- Public service leaders developing inclusive policies
- Educators integrating Indigenous perspectives
- Newcomers to Canada seeking cultural understanding
- Organizations working toward TRC Calls to Action implementation
- DEI professionals and HR departments
- Anyone committed to meaningful allyship
This resource aligns with Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 92 and supports corporate initiatives such as the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program. Available with flexible licensing options for organizations of all sizes.
Rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems and led by lived experience, this eBook guides Canadians and newcomers on a transformative journey of understanding, respect, and authentic reconciliation.