Practical steps for inclusivity in the workplace
Boozhoo News River readers!
You may have noticed we switched out our usual "Aaniin" greeting for this version of the News River. We recently learned why "Boozhoo" can be considered a more appropriate greeting in this context.
Our team was grateful to learn this from elder and language keeper Lillian Cook earlier this week. Lillian is from Sagkeeng First Nation on the shores of the Winnipeg River and Traverse Bay in Manitoba. Ojibwe (Anishinaabemowin) is her first language.
Inclusivity in the Workplace
Recent events like Collision 2023 have been accompanied by talks to improve inclusivity in the workplace for Indigenous Peoples, and professionals from other marginalized communities.
But many employers struggle when trying to match intention with action. Here’s how we can change that.
Check out the following article, From Understanding to Celebration: Transforming Workplaces for Indigenous Success, from Symmetry PR, a CCAB-certified communications and public relations firm out of Saskatchewan, on how to create safe, inclusive workplaces for Indigenous peoples.
Want to go even deeper into the concept of reconciliation in business? Check out our January article, which goes through every level of Call to Action #92 from the Truth and Reconciliation Final Report.
Discussing IDS with Canadian Medical Association President Dr. Alika Lafontaine
Collision 2023 was a great opportunity to kick off conversations about Indigenous Data Sovereignty in a wide range of contexts.
In the video below, hosts from the Gritty Nurse Podcast talk with Dr. Alika Lafontaine (Métis, Oji-Cree, Pacific Islander) about IDS in health care.
Want to learn more about how Dr. Fontaine became the first Indigenous president of the CMA? Read this Q&A from the CBC Radio show White Coat, Black Art.
We’re grateful to have our headquarters on traditional territory of the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lkwungen, Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples of the Coast Salish Nation.
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