Oct 08, 2024
Story shared by Hayley Roulstone Following the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit and Gender Diverse People on October 4 the momentum and importance of acting on the calls to justice outlined by the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls remains urgent and daily. The …
Sep 26, 2024
Story shared by Patti Derbyshire As we wave goodbye to summer and look ahead to fall, I was reflecting on the professional development I completed earlier in the summer with Simon Fraser University’s Evaluation for Social Change and Transformational Learning Program. Developed and taught by Reciprocal Consulting’s Kim van der Woerd and Sofia Vitalis, the …
Sep 04, 2024
This month we are preparing for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR), a day dedicated to acknowledging the painful legacy of Residential Schools in Canada. Annually on September 30, this day invites all Canadians to learn, reflect, and commit to the ongoing process of Reconciliation. Originally known as Orange Shirt Day, this movement began …
Aug 14, 2024
Story shared by Hayley Roulstone September is approaching quickly and marks a significant time of reflection and action across Turtle Island as Truth and Reconciliation come to the forefront. Orange t-shirts and “Every Child Matters” signs begin to appear, serving as powerful reminders of the stories of Residential School survivors, including the story behind Orange Shirt …
Jun 12, 2024
Story shared by Hayley Roulstone and Patti Derbyshire The contributions of Indigenous activists from generations ago are coming to fruition in ways that are both inspiring and transformative. These pioneers, who bravely fought for their Rights and laid the groundwork for future generations, are now witnessing dreams being realized as Indigenous entrepreneurs, especially women, continue …
Jun 01, 2024
June is National Indigenous History Month and on Friday, June 21, we also celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD), an occasion to honour the vibrant, diverse cultures of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities. This day is for people across Turtle Island to recognize and acknowledge Indigenous Peoples, their respective cultures, and their sovereignty. Each …
May 30, 2024
Story Shared by Dolly Hussey Earlier this month I attended Forward Summit West and Workforce Forward at the Grey Eagle Event Centre on the Tsuut’ina Nation. Over the two-day conference, I had the opportunity to listen to many Indigenous Peoples about how we can all advance Economic Reconciliation. Amongst the many inspiring stories being shared, …
Apr 30, 2024
Story Shared by Patti Derbyshire Having observed and celebrated Earth Day earlier this month and with the coming of spring — sooner for some than others, I was giving a think to the idea of practical sustainability in my role at Rise. Incorporating land kindship into my day-to-day at Rise is second nature. For this …
Mar 08, 2024
A Q&A with Annie Korver on International Women’s Day 2024 As an Indigenous-woman-owned consulting firm, today we honour all the women at Rise, our sisters, mothers, grandmothers, cousins, aunties, friends and colleagues, as they contribute to the mosaic of strength and solidarity that defines our journeys. International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day …
