Action Area 1: Education, Training, and Employment
Focus Area C: Employment Equity
Promote and support the development, implementation, and enforcement of inclusive human-resources policies.
Department of Immigration, Population Growth and SkillsEmployersFirst Voice PartnersGovernment of Canada
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Early Steps Taken
While there continues to be interest in inclusive human-resources policies, little progress has been identified since the 2024 Reconciliation Report.
For First Light:
- Undertake research regarding inclusive human-resources policies and decolonizing workplace processes so as to support business-related Calls for Change (9-10)
For employers:
- Foster more inclusive workplaces by undertaking foundational training for all employees on cultural humility and the histories and cultures of Indigenous Peoples.
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: