Will implement Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan later this year
VANCOUVER — Telus Communications announced today the launch of its Reconciliation Commitment, which formalizes the company’s commitment to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities.
“This commitment will act as the foundation upon which we develop and implement our inaugural Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan later this year, and will inform and direct our corporate initiatives related to Reconciliation moving forward,” reads a Telus press release.
“At Telus, we have a longstanding dedication to working collaboratively with Indigenous Peoples to provide the connectivity, tools and resources that enable unique community, social, economic and governance goals,” said Darren Entwistle, president and CEO of Telus, in the release.
“Telus’ Reconciliation Commitment reinforces our ongoing devotion to partnering with Indigenous Peoples to bridge the socio-economic divide, while inspiring other Canadian corporations to join us in responding to the Calls to Action and elevating our nation’s understanding of our shared history,” Entwistle said.
In its Reconciliation Commitment, Telus says it is “committed to being on the journey of Reconciliation in a meaningful way, in partnership with Indigenous Peoples” and is committed to fulfilling its role as informed by the following:
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 10 Principles of Reconciliation and the 94 Calls to Action
- United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)
- National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) 231 Calls for Justice
- Progressive Aboriginal Relations certification process through the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business
Telus says it has engaged with Indigenous leaders, Elders, community members, Indigenous professionals and Indigenous Telus team members across Canada to provide their wisdom in Telus’ Reconciliation Commitment.
“In formalizing our commitment to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples today, we are taking responsibility for constructive, measurable actions throughout our organization and culture in support of Reconciliation,” the company’s press release says.
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