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“We have to start transforming relationships with ourselves and each other. Reconciliation belongs to all of us. Reconciliation embodies the spirit of Namwayut, the idea that we are all one. One people, one community, one environment, one spirit.”

Chief Robert Joseph

News of the Gottfriedson Case settlement of $2.8B was released on the weekend, a reminder of the collective harms inflicted by Residential Schools and the truth of our shared history in Canada. As difficult as it can be to learn more about the truth, in his book Namwayut, Chief Robert Joseph teaches us that we are all one. He shares stories of truth, love, forgiveness, humanity and compassion. “Reconciliation is a process of looking back to find a pathway forward toward our higher humanity, our highest selves and an understanding that everybody matters”.

Kind Words

“I have worked with Rise Consulting for four years, and I continue to recommend them to friends and colleagues working on advancing Truth and Reconciliation. What I love about Rise is that they are driving for real Reconciliation – not just performative actions. They want to ensure the organization is doing the work to embed the right practices and processes across the entire organization. They have helped us set guiding principles for our Reconciliation work that continue to drive our organization almost three years later. They are amazing thought partners and do a great job of meeting us where we are, including sharing guidance as we move through the CCIB PAIR Program, towards certification. They have helped us understand industry best practices from supplier diversity programs to employee programs. I am incredibly thankful for the relationships and friendships we have built with Annie and the team at Rise.”

Amanda Pate, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Sun Life