Feb 29, 2024
Story shared by Najah Al-Atassi In 2021, I took a class with the late Dr. David Lertzman in the MBA program of the Haskayne School of Business. The title of the course was ‘Sustainable Development with Indigenous Peoples’. I was nearing the end of my program, and I wanted to take this course to learn about something …
Jan 04, 2024
Story shared by Michelle Fournie You can’t buy Ribbon Skirts from the mall (phewph!). They’re handmade and not everyone knows how to make them. If you don’t have any aunties, Kukums, mentors in your family or close to where you live to show you how to make them, care for them or share the stories …
Dec 01, 2023
Welcome to our third annual Indigenous Business Holiday Gift Guide. This year’s theme is cozy! From mittens to blankets to shawls to tea to moccasins to books, we curated this list to meet all your loved one’s cozy and comfy needs by re-adding some of our favourites and adding new organizations with items to consider. …
Dec 01, 2023
Many moments made us smile as our team had the incredible opportunity to gather together in Mohkinstsis for The Bridge to Inclusion Aaksistoiihkasi Cultural Event, organized by Community Futures Treaty 7 from November 22-23, 2023. “Our success is their success” were opening words that resonated from Standford Big Plume as he talked about Reconciliation, collaboration and …
Sep 15, 2023
On Saturday, September 16, 2023, Siksika Health Services and the Calgary Hitmen hosted the Every Child Matters Traditional Powwow at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Mohkinstsis. By commemorating the legacy of Residential School survivors, and those who never returned home, we participate in a vital component of the Reconciliation process. The Every Child Matters name is …
Aug 31, 2023
Throughout the month of September and in particular, on Saturday, September 30, we commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, an occasion dedicated to raising awareness among Canadians about the legacy of Residential Schools. This day holds the purpose of both educating and reminding us about this history, paying tribute to the victims and …
Aug 21, 2023
As a newly minted Aboriginal Procurement Champion, Rise Consulting has taken another step to foster meaningful relationships and expand our supplier diversity as we aim to advance economic opportunities for Indigenous businesses. “Supporting Indigenous suppliers is important for the economy and gives any organization (including Rise!) a competitive advantage for multiple reasons. When supporting Indigenous suppliers to …
Aug 09, 2023
If you are interested to learn more about how the Métis gained recognition as Indigenous Peoples and as a Nation, “The True Canadians: Forgotten Nevermore”, is a book written by Patricia Russell and David Wylynko to commemorate that it’s been 40 years since the Métis were recognized in Canada’s Constitution Act. The title refers to …
Jun 09, 2023
Rad podcast alert! Join our Director and Reconciliation Practitioner, Gillian Hynes MBA, CPHR and host of The HR Hub Podcast Andrea Adams, MPA in part three of their discussion on Reconciliation and Inclusion in the workplace. Together they explore how decolonization is about inclusion and Truth through Reconciliation and relationships, along with dismantling colonial practices in HR such as …
