First Light has conducted preliminary research on economic reconciliation in the form of a policy brief which will be shared with the First Voice Partnership Table. (See Call for Change 8.)
For First Voice and its organizational partners:
Begin discussions in the upcoming year on enacting economic reconciliation in response to Call for Change 9.
For businesses:
Implement policies mandating that all new hires complete foundational training on Indigenous histories, cultures, and sector-specific content as part of the onboarding process.
Build partnerships with Indigenous Peoples and support efforts to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).
Action Area 1: Education, Training, and Employment
We envision a city where all residents have a sound understanding of the diverse histories and cultures of the Indigenous Peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador and where they mobilize such understanding to close gaps in education and employment outcomes. To realize this vision, we call on all residents of St. John’s to help advance change in the following ways:
Focus Area A: Curriculum Development and Deployment