Economic Reconciliation in Corporate Strategy

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 par

tnership 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.

The second session, Economic Reconciliation in Corporate Strategy, explored the concept of economic Reconciliation and how Canadian companies can support Indigenous financial self-determination through meaningful partnerships, equitable compensation, and inclusive procurement.                                                             

Key topics

• Defining economic Reconciliation and financial sovereignty
• Embedding Indigenous procurement into corporate supply chains
• Equitable compensation, impact investing, and Indigenous-led initiatives                                                    

Series Partners & Session Presenter: Muskoka Group

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

Panelists:

• Kamana Bikadi, Senior Trust and Client Operations Officer, First Nation Bank Trust
• Michael Wrinch, Founder, Hedgehog Technologies
• Jill Budelli, Executive Director, Centre of Training Excellence in Mining

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.