Business and Reconciliation
The RRII is grounded in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #92
Proud Partnership
We are honoured to work alongside National Aboriginal Trust Officers Association (NATOA) as co-creators and partners of the RRII
Award-Winning Leadership
RRII was recognized by the Indigenomics Institute as the 10 to Watch and by the Responsible Investment Association for its leadership in responsible investment education on reconciliation.
A Financial System that Empowers Indigenous Perspectives
SHARE leads shareholder engagement efforts in Canada encouraging companies to make tangible commitments to reconciliation, including implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission recommendations, and specifically Call to Action 92 on Business and Reconciliation.
As a result of this engagement, in recent years, Canadian companies have adopted Indigenous rights policies, made public commitments to respecting the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People and the principle of Free, Prior and Informed Consent. We have also seen companies begin reporting and setting targets for the employment and advancement of Indigenous people and procurement from Indigenous-owned businesses.
Resources from the RRII
The RRII provides practical guides for investors on advancing reconciliation and incorporating Indigenous values into investment decision-making.
Business and Reconciliation: An Update Exploring the Performance of Public Companies in Canada
This report on business and reconciliation provides an update on corporate Canada’s progress in advancing reconciliation since the release of a benchmark report by SHARE in 2017.
A Guide for Indigenous Investors
Drawing on the knowledge and experiences of a diverse group of Indigenous finance experts and community leaders, this new guide aims to help Indigenous investors align their investment policies and practices with their values and aspirations in ways that build on the stewardship protocols and traditions that have supported Indigenous communities for countless generations.
Opportunities for Investment Management Firms to Advance Reconciliation
With input from 48 Canadian investment managers and advisors, RRII developed a framework to describe actions that investment managers can take to advance reconciliation and Indigenous rights recognition.
Advancing Reconciliation in Canada: A Guide for Investors
This guide helps investment organizations across Canada to think about the role that they can play to advance reconciliation.
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Discover the RRII
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