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Decolonizing Organizational Practices for Reconciliation

The Walking the Path of Reconciliation: A Business-Focused Webinar Series is a four-part online programme that helps 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.

Session 1: Decolonizing Organizational Practices for Reconciliation introduced the foundational principles of decolonization and explored how colonial systems persist in corporate policies, cultures, and practices. Participants gained insight into how Canadian businesses can identify and dismantle colonial structures and begin their Reconciliation journey with purpose and integrity.

Key topics

  • Understanding what decolonization means in a business context
  • Recognizing colonial legacies in corporate structures
  • The role of businesses in Reconciliation: obligations vs. opportunities
  • Introduction to Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plans (IRAPs) and UNDRIP

Series Partners, and session presenters: Muskoka Group

  • Wayne Kaboni - Director Founder
  • Dr. Martina Jakubchik-Paloheimo - Postdoctoral Researcher

Guest Speakers:

  • Kevin Sandy, CEO - Otahyoni Management
  • Barbara Nepinak, Member of Pine Creek First Nation - Traditional Knowledge and Wisdom Keeper
  • Joseph Bastien, Associate Director, Inclusive Economy - Shareholder Association for Research and Education (SHARE)

KEY TAKEAWAYS

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Make sure to learn more about the webinar series and register for the upcoming sessions.

For any further information, please contact our Lead, Social Sustainability, Megan Halferty at megan@unglobalcompact.ca.

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