Reconciliation
Reconciliation
To move forward and promote reconciliation, we must recognize what we know and take the time to learn more and share that knowledge with others. Our shared responsibility is to uphold the principles and commitments of Truth and Reconciliation.
Imagination recognizes the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools in Canada. This dark chapter in Canadian history has profoundly impacted Indigenous communities, their families, and the survivors of residential schools.
Honouring and supporting the Survivors, their families, and Indigenous communities affected by the residential school system is essential. We acknowledge their pain, trauma, and suffering and offer our support in any way possible.
Taking the next step in our lifelong journey of learning about Truth and Reconciliation is important. We show consideration to those who are hurting by listening to those willing to share their stories and giving space to those who need it.
Imagination supports Indigenous communities and their cultures; it is our duty and honour to participate actively in Reconciliation. We believe in promoting the right to self-determination, and we are working towards a better future for all Indigenous Peoples.
Business and Reconciliation: Call to Action 92
We call upon the corporate sector in Canada to adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a reconciliation framework and to apply its principles, norms, and standards to corporate policy and core operational activities involving Indigenous peoples and their lands and resources. This would include, but not be limited to, the following:
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Commit to meaningful consultation, building respectful relationships, and obtaining the free, prior, and informed consent of Indigenous peoples before proceeding with economic development projects.
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Ensure Aboriginal peoples have equitable access to jobs, training, and education opportunities in the corporate sector and that Aboriginal communities gain long-term sustainable benefits from economic development projects.
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Provide education for management and staff on the history of Aboriginal peoples, including the history and legacy of residential schools, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Treaties and Aboriginal rights, Indigenous law, and Aboriginal–Crown relations. This will require skills-based training in intercultural competency, conflict resolution, human rights, and anti-racism.
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)
UNDRIP stands for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. It is a non-legally binding declaration adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007, with the support of 144 member states.
The UNDRIP aims to recognize and protect the rights of Indigenous peoples around the world. It covers various issues related to Indigenous peoples’ rights, including their right to self-determination, their lands, territories and resources, their right to practice and revitalize their cultural traditions and languages, and their right to participate in decision-making processes that affect them.
The declaration was developed over years of consultation and negotiation with Indigenous peoples and other stakeholders. It is seen as an important milestone in recognition of Indigenous peoples’ rights. It has been used for advocacy, policy development and legal reform worldwide.
Imagination Consulting supports the framework of the UNDRIP and calls upon all nations to endorse and support the policies contained within the framework and to incorporate its principles into their domestic laws and policies.
UNDRIP stands for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. It is a non-legally binding declaration adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007, with the support of 144 member states.
The UNDRIP aims to recognize and protect the rights of Indigenous peoples around the world. It covers various issues related to Indigenous peoples’ rights, including their right to self-determination, their lands, territories and resources, their right to practice and revitalize their cultural traditions and languages, and their right to participate in decision-making processes that affect them.
The declaration was developed over years of consultation and negotiation with Indigenous peoples and other stakeholders. It is seen as an important milestone in recognition of Indigenous peoples’ rights. It has been used for advocacy, policy development and legal reform worldwide.
Imagination Consulting supports the framework of the UNDRIP and calls upon all nations to endorse and support the policies contained within the framework and to incorporate its principles into their domestic laws and policies.
