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THE WINNIPEG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TRUTH &
RECONCILIATION
ROADMAP (TRR)
MARCH 2021
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A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM JESSICA DUMAS
CHAIR OF THE WINNIPEG CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE 2019-2020
We hope you will review and revisit this guide throughout your journey and that it allows you to access a
wide variety of resources and professional experienced training, individuals or teams, that can support the
needs of your organiza on, and help you access a balanced approach to understanding why the TRC started
their work in the first place, and why the Calls to Ac on requires an immediate response.
We know there is more than one way to develop the appropriate knowledge, skills, a tude, and changed
behaviour that is required to be successful on this journey. The truth and reconcilia on journey can be an
emo onal one, but our hope is that the discussion becomes part of regular dialogue and that Indigenous
knowledge and inclusion becomes part of a regular ongoing way of being.
Meegwetch,
Jessica Dumas
Member of Keeseekoowenin Ojibway First Na on, Treaty 2
Chair, The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2019‐2020
Chair, The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Truth and Reconcilia on Advisory Council
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THE WINNIPEG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
TRUTH & RECONCILIATION
ROADMAP (TRR)
Introduction b. Develop an internal Indigenous engagement
strategy;
c. Enhance HR prac ces to a ract, hire and retain
The Truth & Reconcilia on Commission (TRC)
more Indigenous workers;
released 94 Calls to Ac on (CTA) in 2015. The CTA’s is
d. Implement procurement prac ces, ac ons and
an invita on for all Canadians to take ac on in order
partnerships;
to redress the legacy of residen al schools and
e. Reinforce rela onships and support Indigenous
advance the process of Canadian reconcilia on.
communi es through community involvement;
The Winnipeg Chamber has responded by becoming
For each strategy, various links to resources and
a signatory to the 2016 Winnipeg Indigenous Accord,
organiza ons are provided to assist your
and leading the crea on of the Chamber’s Truth &
organiza on with development and implementa on.
Reconcilia on Roadmap (TRR) resource that will
Key to any strategy and ac on is a commitment
reinforce the Chamber and the business
organiza on‐wide, led by champions that will take
community’s commitment to the Calls to Ac on and
responsibility to see the ini a ves come to frui on.
the rela onship that includes the First Na on, Me s
and Inuit communi es.
"Truth and Reconciliation is about
With Winnipeg’s popula on increasing in number
having the courage to listen and the
and diversity, notably 1 in 4 Winnipeggers will
iden fy as Indigenous in the near future, it is
confidence to step outside your
impera ve that businesses embrace ini a ves that individual comfort zone to achieve a
advance inclusivity to a ract and retain talent and to bigger common purpose. This roadmap
reflect its customers and community. provides us a path in that journey."
Mark Sweeny
The TRR will serve as a pathfinder to provide
Grand Chief of Manitoba Keewa nowi Okimakanak (MKO)
businesses with the focus and resources to achieve
engagement and assist the business community in
demonstra ng the role it must play in truth and
reconcilia on.
Ul mately, truth and reconcilia on is about
meaningful and respec ul rela onship.
The Chamber’s TRR offers the following key
strategies, ac ons and associated resources, each of
which can be tailored to an organiza on’s goals and
capacity:
a. Develop an internal training strategy to educate
all levels of staff on Indigenous history,
Residen al Schools and culture;
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Develop an Indigenous
Engagement Strategy
The strategy should consider statements or ac ons Carriere and Associates
on the following: Carriere and Associates is a First Na ons owned and
Employment operated company delivering Human Resource
Governance or leadership structure consul ng services. Diane Carriere has worked in in
the area of Human Resources for over 15 years in the
Community investment
corporate sector and aboriginal communi es.
Educa on
Dlcarriere42@gmail.com
Procurement models
Culture of your organiza on
Rela onships‐ business and community
Overall commitment to Reconcilia on B Source exis ng manuals and publica ons
for ps and ideas for your Indigenous
Resources
engagement strategy
Partnerships and alliances
Key performance indicators
RESOURCES:
ACTIONS: ‘Employer Toolkit; Aboriginal Workforce
Par cipa on Ini a ve’, 2003
A Engagement of Indigenous human resources
to assist with your Indigenous engagement
Prac cal tools and prac ces for employers for
Indigenous employment strategies.
strategy seda.sk.ca/images/File/employer‐resources/
aboriginal‐toolkit.pdf
RESOURCES:
Indigenous Works
Social Enterprises based in Saskatoon. Mandate: To
build prosperous partnerships between corpora ons
and First Na ons, Mé s, and Inuit communi es that
advance and benchmark workplace inclusion efforts,
and help companies become employers‐of‐choice for
Indigenous people, and companies‐of‐choice for
Indigenous businesses and communi es.
indigenousworks.ca
Laborero Consul ng
Laborero Consul ng is a professional management
consul ng company established to provide the
highest quality in consul ng and advisory services,
including a strong background in human resources
including Indigenous recruitment and reten on. An
Aboriginal‐led and driven organiza on that is
customer focused and results driven.
laboreroconsul ng.com
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Develop an Indigenous Engagement Strategy (CONT’D)
RESOURCES (CONT’D):
7 First Na on Reten on Strategies by Bob Joseph
Bob Joseph is the President of Indigenous Corporate
Training Inc., is a cer fied Master Trainer and pro‐
vides on‐site and public training to clients on the sub‐
ject of working with Aboriginal Peoples.
ic nc.ca/blog/7‐first‐na on‐worker‐reten on‐
strategies
The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce (SCC)
formed a Task Force which resulted in an Indigenous
Engagement Charter that is specifically designed for
Saskatchewan business. The Charter has been devel‐
oped with exper se and cultural sensi vity and will
be enhanced over me. The Charter serves as a
roadmap to provide businesses with the tools to
achieve engagement and assists the business com‐
munity in demonstra ng the role it must play in rec‐
oncilia on. MIKE SUDOMA PHOTOGRAPHY
saskchamber.com/programs/indigenous‐engagement
saskchamber.com/isl/uploads/2020/01/Indigenous‐
Engagement‐Charter‐2020.pdf
MIKE SUDOMA PHOTOGRAPHY
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THE WINNIPEG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRUTH & RECONCILIATION ROADMAP (TRR)
Educate Your Workplace on
Indigenous History and Culture
ACTIONS: understanding Indigenous trea es and communi es
across Canada. The website offers videos of
A Implement a training plan to educate the
workforce on Indigenous history and culture
appropriate land acknowledgments.
to create an organiza onal culture where all Star ng from the Heart: Going Beyond a Land
levels of the organiza on are working toward Acknowledgement was developed to provide
developing posi ve and flourishing educators with informa on, ideas and resources that
rela onships based on fact support the reconcilia on journey specifically in the
area of land acknowledgements.
B
Arrange Inclusion and Diversity Training at
Read this list of 22 impacts that inter‐genera onal
all levels of the par cipa ng organiza on.
survivors face on a day‐to‐day basis.
Targets will be set by the par cipa ng
organiza on, but some suggested goals are Offer your staff the opportunity to par cipate in the
included below: Kairos ‘Blanket Exercise’
Year 1: 25% of staff An interac ve group ac vity which illustrates
Year 2: 50% of staff Indigenous history in Canada.
Year 3: 75% of staff kairosblanketexercise.org
New staff should receive the training
within the first year of hiring. Book a guided tour (Indigenous Rights Tour or Me s
Rights Tour) at the Canadian Museum of Human Rights
RESOURCES: Explore the connec ons between contemporary
issues and historic viola ons of Indigenous rights.
Take advantage of the resources Treaty Rela ons humanrights.ca/visit/tours#sec on‐Guided‐tours
Commission of Manitoba provides (including its
speakers series). Na onal Centre for Truth and Reconcilia on
The TRCM’s mandate is to strengthen, rebuild and The NCTR is the permanent home for all statements,
enhance the Treaty rela onship and mutual respect documents, and other materials gathered by the
as envisaged by the Treaty Par es. trcm.ca Truth and Reconcilia on Commission. It ensures that
former Residen al School students and their families
Circles for Reconcilia on have access to their history; that educators share the
‘Circles for Reconcilia on’ are small grassroots history and researchers explore it; that the public can
gatherings of Indigenous and non‐Indigenous people access historical records and other materials to help
in discussion circles. circlesforreconcilia on.ca foster reconcilia on and healing; that the history and
legacy of the residen al school system are never
Manitoba Me s Federa on
forgo en. nctr.ca/map.php
The Manitoba Me s Federa on (MMF) is the official
democra c and self‐governing poli cal Manitoba Inuit Associa on manitobainuit.ca
representa ve for the Me s Na on’s Manitoba
Me s Community. mmf.mb.ca WORKSHOPS ON CULTURAL COMPETENCY AND
INDIGENOUS HISTORY:
Land Acknowledgment
To have a greater understanding of the land’s Anish Corpora on
original caregivers and history, visit Whose Land, an Full‐day workshops for non‐Indigenous groups to
educa onal tool and interac ve map. It is useful for provide informa on on historical trauma and how it
impacts Indigenous people today. anishcoRR.ca
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Educate Your Workplace on Indigenous History and Culture (CONT’D)
J. Hogue and Associates
Suppor ng not‐for‐profit (and other) organiza ons in
enhancing their organiza onal health, efficiency and
strength. jhogue.ca
‘White Spo ed Horse’
Length and content customized for audience needs.
Includes informa on to clarify thinking and dispel
myths about Indigenous peoples of Canada and
establish linkages between historical events and
present‐day issues.
whitespo edhorse.com
1 Just City
Custom workshops combine history you need to
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know with the ac ons and agency you have to make
an impac ul difference.
info@1justcity.ca
diversity of Manitoba’s Indigenous Peoples and the
history of Manitoba’s First Na ons, Me s and Inuit.
AMIK Professional Indigenous Engagement services
manitobamuseum.ca/main/programs‐and‐events/we
www.amik.ca
‐are‐all‐treaty‐people
Albert McLeod
Aboriginal Cultural Awareness
Awareness sessions about Indigenous history,
On‐line courses for purchase ‐ the product of a collaborative
healing, governance and facilitated dialogue sessions
partnership between the Indigenous Leadership
about iden ty, an ‐racism and the role of secular
Development Ins tute and Millbrook Technologies
non‐profits and religions in reconciling the history
and endorsed by the Assembly of First Na ons.
and impacts of the Indian Residen al School era.
aboriginalawareness.ca
albertmcleod.com
Indigenous Insights
Strong Heart Consulta ons
Indigenous Insights is a flexible learning program that
Presenta ons, workshops and access to ceremonial
supports organiza ons seeking to understand and
teachings and gatherings for the healing and well‐
respond to the Truth and Reconcilia on
being of all people.
Commission’s Calls to Ac on. It is ideal for educators,
strongheartconsulta ons.com/
public health workers, employees in the public and
private sectors, NGOs, faith‐based and spiritual
Treaty Workshops at the Manitoba Museum organiza ons, and those seeking to enhance their
‘We are all Treaty People’ – half day workshops for knowledge and understanding of Indigenous
groups of 10 or more par cipants about the Peoples. It is an overview of Indigenous Peoples’
historical context of Trea es and Treaty history, cultures, and rela onship with Canada.
rela onships, to build understanding about the uwinnipeg.ca/indigenous‐insights
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Educate Your Workplace on Indigenous History and Culture (CONT’D)
Crea ng Posi ve Partnerships Read The United Na ons Declara on on the Rights
Workplace educa on by Clayton Sandy with the goal of Indigenous Peoples
of building bridges between the Indigenous
community and the non‐Indigenous community. CPHR Manitoba
Turtle Island Project (TIP) is a history journey that CPHR Manitoba is the professional associa on
allows par cipants to feel, hear, and learn from dedicated to strengthening the human resources
products and by‐products of the Residen al School profession and upholding the highest standards of
Era and 60s scoop. Healing Hearts is a call‐in talk prac ce. CPHR Manitoba links members, businesses,
show featuring various guests to educate and learn and the general public to important HR issues and
from each other and come up with true partnerships. trends that are occurring provincially, na onally, and
claytonfsandy@gmail.com globally.
cphrmb.ca
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Businesses are encouraged to create and
implement inclusion policies and include its
elements in its Human Resource Policies D Immerse yourself in researching the
economic impact of the Indigenous
and Procedures manual workforce.
RESOURCES:
RESOURCES:
Read the Truth and Reconcilia on Commission's
Coming Together, Making Progress: Business’s Role
Calls to Ac on
in Reconcilia on with Indigenous Peoples, 2017
chamber.ca/media/news‐releases/170511‐business‐
has‐a‐crucial‐role‐to‐play‐in‐the‐reconcilia on‐
process‐says‐ccc
The Contribu on of Aboriginal People to Future
Labour Force Growth in Canada, Centre for the
Study of Living Standards, Oct 2017
csls.ca/reports/csls2017‐07.pdf
The National Aboriginal Economic Development Board
naedb‐cndea.com/publica ons
The Long and Winding Road Towards Aboriginal
Economic Prosperity – TD Economics 2015
td.com/document/PDF/economics/special/
AboriginalEconomicProsperity.pdf
Indigenomics Ins tute
indigenomicsins tute.com
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Engage Indigenous People
through Hiring
To succeed, businesses must commit to an inclusive
and diverse workforce that is representa ve of C Adding "Self‐iden fying as Indigenous or
having first‐hand knowledge or experience
Manitoba’s popula on. The Indigenous popula on is
working with an Indigenous community will
growing quickly in Manitoba; it is in the interest of
be considered an asset" to new job pos ngs
shareholders, employees, and the communi es in
which you operate to increase Indigenous
representa on in your opera ons. In order to
achieve the full poten al, businesses must embrace
the talents of all people in the community.
D Ayourending an Indigenous job fair, or pos ng
job on an Indigenous‐focused job board
like Amik or First Na ons Knowledge Network
ACTIONS: or Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource
Development
A Hire an Indigenous human resource
professional as part of your HR team to guide
Indigenous employment strategies, including
fostering a culturally welcoming workplace E Engage post‐secondary educa on (PSE)
ins tu ons in talent development and
a rac on; inform PSEs of your company’s
RESOURCES: needs and career opportuni es (including
Manitoba Aboriginal Human Resource Strategists coopera ve placements, internships)
CPHR Manitoba
RESOURCES:
University of Manitoba Indigenous Connect
B Iden fy and include Indigenous workforce umanitoba.ca/community/indigenous‐community
organiza ons when sourcing prospec ve Indigenous UWinnipeg
employees uwinnipeg.ca/indigenous
Red River College
RESOURCES:
RRC Student Employment Services provides a link
Indigenous Works between business and their future employees found
indigenousworks.ca in the College’s student body rrc.ca/ses/employers
Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Manitoba Ins tute of Trades & Technology mi .ca
Development Inc. Urban Circle Training Centre
cahrd.org urbancircletraining.com
Manitoba Me s Federa on Employment and CAHRD cahrd.org
Training Indigenous Leadership Development Ins tute
mmf.mb.ca ildii.ca
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Implement Procurement Practices,
Actions and Partnerships
Indigenous‐owned businesses need to have Aboriginals and Minority suppliers.
opportuni es to build and grow their opera ons the Confirm your corporate performance in Aboriginal
same as any other business. This requires businesses rela ons with the Canadian Council for Business
be ac ve in their efforts to procure supplies services Progressive Aboriginal Relations certification program.
and/or establish partnerships and sub‐contract using ccab.com/programs/progressive‐aboriginal‐relations‐par
Indigenous‐owned businesses.
Engage the Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce and
Three quarters of Canadians believe suppor ng
its membership as part of your procurement
Indigenous businesses is an important pathway to
strategies. web.aboriginalchamber.ca/search
healing Canada’s rela onship with First Na ons, Inuit
and Mé s people. (2017 Sodexo Canada Indigenous
Business Survey) And 81% agree that Canadian Book your next business event or mee ng at an
corpora ons should include Indigenous owned and Indigenous‐led venue:
operated businesses in their supplier networks Thunderbird House
whenever possible. facebook.com/CircleofLifeThunderbirdHouse
Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Educa onal Centre
ACTIONS: micec.com
A Indigenous sub‐contrac ng Cater your next mee ng or event through
organiza ons offering Indigenous inspired cuisine.
Feast Café Bistro feastcafebistro.com
B Incen vizing/reward suppliers and contractors
that have Indigenous strategies Elsie Bear’s Kitchen
yellowpages.ca/bus/Manitoba/Winnipeg/
Elsie‐Bear‐s‐Kitchen/101282416.html
C Joint ventures with Indigenous communi es
Big Deal Catering and Event Planning
bigdealcatering.ca
D Joint ventures with independently owned
Indigenous businesses Use these resources to find Indigenous businesses:
The Louis Riel Capital Corpora on Me s
E
Procure supplies and services from businesses Business Directory: h ps://www.lrcc.mb.ca/
listed in the Indigenous Engagement Resource business_directory_lis ng.php
Guide: h ps://www.ccab.com/main/
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
ccab_member/ directory – make a specific search using the
drop‐down menu at: ccab.com/main/
ccab_member/
RESOURCES: The Government of Manitoba’s Indigenous
Explore the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Business Directory: gov.mb.ca/finance/psb/
Supplier Council website. Its mission is to champion api/api_bd.html
business rela onships and economic growth of the The Government of Canada’s Indigenous
Canadian supply chain through the inclusion of Business Directory: sac‐isc.gc.ca/rea‐ibd
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Reinforce Relationships and
Support Indigenous Communities
through Community Involvement
Manitoba businesses, in order to reinforce or
establish rela onships and to achieve the trust and D Organize staff educa on and par cipa on in
Orange Shirt Day
support of the surrounding Indigenous communi es
must endeavor to support and make a difference in Orange Shirt day (September 30) is an
those communi es. Reinforcing rela onships means opportunity to create meaningful discussion
opera ng in a truthful and transparent way, but also about the effects of Residen al Schools and
may include strategic community investments that the legacy they have le behind. A discussion
deliver long‐term benefits to the community. all Canadians can tune into and create bridges
with each other for reconcilia on.
ACTIONS: orangeshirtday.org
A Provide support for ini a ves that benefit
and enhance Indigenous communi es E Learn what it means to be a good ally to
Indigenous Peoples
Support may include dollars spent, in‐kind
support a endance at indigenous events and Groundwork for Change provides excellent
volunteer hours. informa on and resources for allyship.
groundworkforchange.org
B Join the Indigenous Languages Decal Ini a ve
This powerful and symbolic ini a ve celebrates
Indigenous arts and languages. This ini a ve is
a challenge to downtown businesses to work
towards greater reconcilia on with the
Indigenous community, and in fostering
understanding, respect, and dignity for all.
downtownwinnipegbiz.com/wp‐content/
uploads/2013/11/Indigenous‐Welcome‐Decal‐
Ini a ve‐Downtown‐Winnipeg‐BIZ‐Sign‐Up‐
Fillable.pdf
C Join the Winnipeg Poverty Reduc on Council
TRC 92 Youth Employment Employer Consortium
The Employer Consor um is comprised of
private‐sector employers that meet regularly
to learn together and share experiences and
collabora vely problem‐solve barriers.
The purpose of the Employer Consor um is
“a journey toward truth and reconcilia on
incorpora ng business‐to‐business learning.”
wprc.ca/current‐focus
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Become a Signatory to the
City of Winnipeg’s Indigenous Accord;
Provide Clear and Honest Reporting of
All Actions Undertaken; Share Your
Actions and Experiences Widely
Winnipeg’s Indigenous Accord is a tool in which
Indigenous and non‐Indigenous Winnipeggers can
come together and explore reconcilia on. The
Accord was unanimously adopted by City Council on
March 22, 2017, marking an important step forward
in the City of Winnipeg’s Journey of Reconcilia on.
The City of Winnipeg con nues to explore and learn
more about reconcilia on. As an organiza on, the
city has commi ed to learning, growing and doing
things differently. One of the city’s key ac ons in
suppor ng reconcilia on was crea ng the Accord, so
that organiza ons and individuals can come together
while learning and sharing in reconcilia on while we
develop and grow together as a City.
For information on Accord, partner goals and progress CITY OF WINNIPEG
reports, visit winnipeg.ca/indigenous/WIA/
Addi onal Resources:
Path to Reconcilia on is an online assessment tool
that helps Canadian organiza ons start their unique
journeys to answering the TRC's Calls to Ac on. Most
organiza ons do not know where to start with the
TRC because it is such a complex topic and the
reputa onal risks involved if not done correctly. Path
to Reconcilia on was created to unlock that
uncertainty and provide small amounts of
informa on, sugges ons, and access to resources
that are easily diges ble by corporate Canada.
Privilege Explained Ac vity Video
MIKE SUDOMA PHOTOGRAPHY
100‐259 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3B 2A9
Tel: (204) 944‐8484 Email: info@winnipeg‐chamber.com
winnipeg‐chamber.com
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