Truth & Reconciliation

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action include 94 calls to action to address the consequences of residential schools and promote reconciliation in Canada. Call to Action #92 specifically challenges the corporate sector to adopt and integrate the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples into their policies and operations. This includes:

• Engaging in meaningful consultations with Indigenous peoples, building respectful relationships, and obtaining consent before initiating projects that affect their lands and resources.
• Providing fair access to employment, training and education for Aboriginal peoples in the corporate sector, ensuring they benefit sustainably from development projects.
• Educating staff and management about the history of Aboriginal peoples, including residential schools, Indigenous rights and Aboriginal-Crown relations, emphasizing intercultural competency, conflict resolution and anti-racism.

At Crowe MacKay LLP, our commitment to reconciliation is action-oriented. We've pledged to integrate Indigenous perspectives and align our actions with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action, ensuring our efforts are substantial and not merely performative.

Crowe MacKay’s response includes:

• Establishing an active CSR Committee dedicated to fostering inclusivity, understanding, and a sense of belonging across our firm and communities.
• Implementing unconscious bias training for all team members.
• Observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and other awareness and celebratory dates, providing educational resources and activities to all team members.
• Supporting economic development in Indigenous communities and celebrating their successes.
• Showcasing Indigenous culture in our offices and supporting Indigenous-led events and networks.

We are committed to transparency and accountability in our journey towards reconciliation and invite others in the private sector to join us in this essential work. For more information on our initiatives and commitment, please contact the CSR Committee at [email protected].