Blog
Feb. 2021 – First Nations and Business Thought Leadership Forum
Summary: To provide a venue for local First Nations and Business leaders to share perspectives on issues affecting employment in the region and gain a common understanding of strategies to … Read More
Feb. 2021 – Matt Harry of the Malahat Nation and Manager with Built Contracting – Podcast
Listen to Matt Harry of the Malahat Nation and Manager with Built Contracting talk about successful First Nations employment practices. Matt is an integral member of the highly successful employment environment … Read More
Jan. 2021 – The Territorial Acknowledgement – a Foundational Act of Reconciliation
As someone who chairs and/or leads business meetings on a regular basis, I have been encouraged and challenged to begin meetings with a First Nations Territorial Acknowledgement. It’s been a … Read More
Dec. 2020 – Systemic Racism against Indigenous Communities – A conversation with Adam Olsen – MLA Saanich North & the Islands
Systemic Racism…does it exist in Canadian society? You bet it does! During this podcast, Adam Olsen, MLA Saanich North & the Islands and John Juricic engage in the first of … Read More
Nov. 2020 – A conversation with Mavis Underwood from the Tsawout Nation about the pre-meeting Territorial Acknowledgement
Mavis Underwood is a teacher, elder, advocate, spiritual leader and community representative from the Peninsula based Tsawout Nation. Our discussion specific to the Territorial Acknowledgement was captivating and compelling. Thank … Read More
Nov. 2020 – A conversation with Songhees Development Corporation CEO Christina Clarke about the pre-meeting Territorial Acknowledgement
Christina Clarke, CEO of the Songhees Development Corporation, has been a strong leader and remarkable advocate for developing Industry and First Nations employment related relationships. The discussion specific to the … Read More
Nov. 2020 – A conversation with MLA Adam Olsen about the pre-meeting Territorial Acknowledgement
As someone who chairs and/or leads business meetings on a regular basis, I have been encouraged and challenged to begin meetings with a First Nations Territorial Acknowledgement. It’s been a … Read More
