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Webinar | Building Ethical and Equitable Indigenous Partnerships

20 January 2026
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm ET

The Walking the Path of Reconciliation: A Business-Focused Webinar Series help Canadian businesses better understand their role in advancing Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

Hosted by the UN Global Compact Network Canada in partnership with the Muskoka Group, this series provides participants with expert-led discussions, practical tools, and real-world examples to drive meaningful, long-term change.

Each 90-minute session includes guest speakers, interactive elements, and actionable takeaways in line with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #92 that companies can immediately apply within their operations.

Why Attend?

  • Learn from Indigenous leaders, business professionals, and Reconciliation practitioners
  • Explore how decolonization, economic inclusion, and ethical partnerships can be embedded into business strategy
  • Gain practical steps to begin or advance an Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan (IRAP)
  • Strengthen your company’s social sustainability and human rights commitments

This series is open to all companies, no matter where you are on your Reconciliation journey, each session offers insights and tools to move forward with purpose and accountability.

Who Should Attend?

This series is ideal for Canadian business leaders and professionals who are looking to learn, unlearn, and take informed steps toward Reconciliation, including:

  • CSR, DEI, HR, procurement, and sustainability professionals
  • Corporate leaders responsible for social impact, partnerships, or community engagement
  • Participants of the UN Global Compact 
  • Organizations seeking to build or improve Indigenous partnerships and policies

Whether your team is new to Reconciliation or seeking to strengthen existing strategies, this series will provide relevant, real-world insights and tools.

Session 3: Building Ethical and Equitable Indigenous Partnerships | 20 January 2026, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET

This session will showcase real-life examples of respectful, reciprocal relationships between Indigenous communities and Canadian businesses. Learn how to initiate and sustain meaningful partnerships grounded in ethical engagement and cultural respect.

🌟 Key topics

  • Principles of ethical partnerships and UNDRIP
  • Legal, historical, and cultural considerations
  • Best practices for long-term engagement and accountability
  • Case studies from Indigenous communities and business leaders

📯 Why Attend

  • Learn from Indigenous leaders, business professionals, and Reconciliation practitioners
  • Explore how decolonization, economic inclusion, and ethical partnerships can be embedded into business strategy
  • Gain practical steps to begin or advance an Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan (IRAP)
  • Strengthen your company’s social sustainability and human rights commitments

📧 Have questions or want to learn more? Contact our Lead, Social Sustainability, Megan Halferty at megan@unglobalcompact.ca.

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