The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce acknowledges that The City of Thunder Bay has been built on the traditional lands of the Anishnawbe peoples of Fort William First Nation, original signatories to the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850. We recognize the significant contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples to our heritage, social, cultural, spiritual and economic wealth and are committed to advancing economic reconciliation under the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #92.
The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce is a signatory of the Thunder Bay Anti-Racism and Inclusion Accord and is a devoted advocate for advancing diversity and inclusion in our community.
The tools and resources assembled on this page have been developed to help businesses respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Call to Action #92.
Read the full text of Call to Action #92 here: Business and Reconciliation
92. Business and Reconciliation. 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:
- Commit to meaningful consultation, building respectful relationships, and obtaining the free, prior, and informed consent of Indigenous peoples before proceeding with economic development projects.
- Ensure that 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.
- 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.
Read the complete Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action document here.
Join the Thunder Bay Anti-Racism and Inclusion Accord Coalition
We’re very pleased to host this online version of the Thunder Bay Anti-Racism and Inclusion Accord to facilitate new commitments from our Members and other members of the business community. To participate, complete the form below. Your information will be forwarded to the City of Thunder Bay and they’ll follow up with you directly.
Chamber Members Offering Education & Training
Origin Immersive Link
Indigenous Cultural Knowledge Training
https://immersivelink.ca/
Superior Strategies
Cultural Teachings & Cultural Awareness Training
https://www.superior-strategies.ca/
Tipi Insurance Partners
Truth2Action Program
https://legacybowes.com/our-services/trc-call-to-action-92
More Resources for Business Reconciliation
