The Handbook of Board Governance, 3rd Edition

23Business Reconciliation: Calls to Action #92 Board and Business Imperative

Gary L. Evans, Dip CS, BA, Hons BComm, MBA, PhD

Interim Dean Faculty of Indigenous Education Research and Applied Studies (IKERAS) at the University of Prince Edward Island

Corinne Chappell, MEd, MEd, EdD

Advisor to the Vice President Academic and Research on Indigenous Affairs at the University of Prince Edward Island

David D. Varis, BA, MA

Assistant Professor Faculty of Indigenous Education Research and Applied Studies (IKERAS) at the University of Prince Edward Island

Acknowledgments

The authors would like to acknowledge that this work was created on the land that is the un-surrendered / un-ceded land of the Mi’kmaq People in the district of Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island). This territory is covered by the treaties of Peace and Friendship, which recognize the Mi’kmaw title and establish the ongoing relationship between the Mi’kmaw Nation and the Crown. We are all treaty people.

Introduction

The 2015 Truth and Reconciliation Commission report released 94 Calls to Action to provide constructive actions to help the healing process and give direction to all levels of government, educational institutions, businesses, and the general population on how to work more effectively with the Indigenous peoples in Canada. This chapter reviews the importance of Calls to Action #92 and the positive impact it can have on businesses and the community. All companies will interact with the Indigenous populations ...