Feb 26, 2026
Story shared by Najah Al-Atassi All organizations have an important role to play in advancing Truth and Reconciliation in Canada by incorporating Indigenous inclusion into their operational practices. This requires making meaningful changes to processes, policies, long-term strategies and behaviours. This is the work we support our clients with every day — helping folks understand …
Jan 28, 2026
Story shared by Naomi Schatz Last week, the Rise team had the privilege of participating in the Openfield Consulting Systemic Change Masterclass — a two-day Openfield experience focused on creating the conditions for change from within, rather than imposing change on people. What unfolded was not a linear training, but a collective practice in slowing down, noticing the systems we are part …
Dec 01, 2025
Welcome to our fifth annual Seasonal Gift Guide! This year, we’re excited to showcase a fresh collection of Indigenous-owned businesses to make your 2025 holiday shopping meaningful. Our theme, Joyfullness, celebrates products such as puzzles, jewellery, decor and books. We’ve brought back beloved favourites and added some new gems to inspire your gift-giving. Choosing to …
Nov 27, 2025
Story shared by Annie Korver At Rise, our work is about bridging ways of being, seeing and doing: Indigenous and corporate, visionary and practical, internal and external. We honour these intersections, knowing there is no single way to find our way across. This is the heart of Two-Eyed Seeing—holding multiple truths at once, honouring the …
Oct 29, 2025
Story shared by Patti Derbyshire At Rise, our commitment to an inclusive and deep approach to Reconciliation is rooted in guidance from Indigenous scholars that is integrated at every stage of our processes and engagement as we walk alongside clients. This work helps clients deepen their understanding of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Call to Action 92. …
Oct 23, 2025
On October 8, 2025, Rise received silver-level certification through the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) Program! Cheers filled the room as our team donned silver boas and we had the honour of walking the stage at the PAIR Awards, held on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh …
Oct 06, 2025
Story shared by Naomi Schatz The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) was created in response to Call to Action 80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which urged the federal government to establish a day to honour survivors, their families and the children who never returned home. Rooted in the legacy of Orange …
Sep 02, 2025
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation responds to Call to Action #80 from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which calls for a federal statutory holiday to honour Survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of Residential Schools remains a vital component of the Reconciliation process. This day coincides with Orange Shirt …
Aug 13, 2025
Story shared by Najah Al-Atassi We are thrilled to witness the growing number of organizations across Canada that are journeying forward in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #92. This particular call urges the corporate sector to adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a Reconciliation …
