Indigenous Action Plan
SRC is proud to launch an Indigenous Action Plan that centres on Indigenous Peoples, communities and businesses to help achieve shared goals. The plan is built to align with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s (TRC) Call to Action 92 and will be lifted by four integral pillars: Employment, Leadership, Indigenous Community Relationships and Business Development.
We created this plan to show a continued commitment to working with Indigenous communities and leadership in the spirit of reconciliation. It is a living document that will continue to grow and change as we work towards a common goal.
Artist Acknowledgement
SRC would like to recognize and thank Saskatchewan-based Indigenous artist Arnold Isbister for his valuable contributions to the Plan. Isbister provided much of the document's original artwork, helping bring the Plan's holistic approach to life with his colourful interpretations of its four Pillars and its symbolic cover pages. The document was designed and developed in collaboration with Reach Communications.
"My style has varied through the many years and the images produced for this project were created from that experience and cultural perspective. In these paintings there is minimal content to convey a message, information for the public yet sustaining my Art with feeling and Spirituality." - Arnold Isbister
Advancing Reconciliation
Continuing to build trust and strong relationships with the Indigenous communities is a hallmark of this plan. Advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples is not only the right thing to do, it is simply good business.
We encourage all our staff, collaborators and clients to embrace reconciliation each and every day.
SRC’s Journey Engaging with Indigenous Communities
SRC has collaborated with First Nations and Métis communities for more than 40 years in areas such as ecological studies, student enrichment and job training opportunities, and longer-term initiatives including remediation of former mine and mill sites in northern Saskatchewan.
Learn more about these projects:
- Project CLEANS (Cleanup of Abandoned Northern Sites)
- Accelerated Site Closure Program
- MOU Signing with Meadow Lake Tribal Council
- SRC and North West College Micro-Credential Training Programs
SRC's Pillars
At the core of our Indigenous Action Plan are four pillars, each with their own goal and actionable steps to achieving this goal, as well as how success will be measured. Below is a brief description of each Pillar and more information can be found in our Plan.
The Pillar illustrations and accompanying descriptions were developed by Arnold Isbister.
Pillar 1: Employment
The Employment Pillar is defined as the commitment of resources (time and money) to achieving equitable representation of Indigenous persons in the workplace. This pillar is designed to align with TRC’s Call to Action 92 by facilitating equitable access to career opportunities and training within the corporate sector.
SRC's goal is to engage and empower Indigenous Peoples so they can thrive in a culturally safe workplace and successfully achieve professional goals.
Of particular importance within this Pillar is the Indigenous Workforce Program and an Indigenous Summer Student Program, Kiskiyihta (Kiskee ih-taah), which is a Cree word meaning to learn or to know.
Pillar 2: Leadership
The Leadership Pillar is defined as actions to reinforce an organizational focus on Indigenous relations by SRC’s leadership. In alignment with TRC’s Call to Action 92, Pillar Two aims to provide cultural education for staff and leadership and establish strategies to ensure Indigenous history and culture are understood and celebrated.
SRC’s goal for this pillar is to prioritize the advancement and respect of Indigenous Peoples within all levels of its organizational structure.
Pillar 3: Indigenous Community Relationships
The Indigenous Community Relationships Pillar is defined as providing time and resources to develop and sustain positive and progressive relationships with Indigenous leadership, people, communities and organizations. SRC is committed to building trust and relationships that benefit Indigenous Peoples.
SRC's goal is to enhance and improve existing and future relations with Indigenous communities across Saskatchewan.
Pillar 4: Business Development
The Business Development Pillar is defined as the commitment of resources (time and money) to the development of business relationships
with Indigenous business entities.
Our goal is to increase Indigenous procurement by providing more opportunities for Indigenous businesses and vendors to provide goods and services to SRC. SRC has created an Indigenous Procurement Policy. This policy is designed to encourage increased business with Indigenous contractors and service providers.
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