Indigenous Reconciliation

Construction solutions and facilitating economic empowerment through Indigenous leadership.

Empowering Indigenous communities through meaningful employment, professional development, and community-centered growth.  

Working together to deliver Canada's first majority Indigenous-owned investment dealer and connect communities to capital markets.

Providing access to reliable connectivity for Indigenous entrepreneurs to create and grow.

1. Elevate Deloitte's role in Indigenous thought leadership with leaders, clients, industries, and organizations including Indigenous Youth Roots (IYR) and convene national dialogues that advance and enable an inclusive space to further reconciliation, lndigenous worldviews and priority issues for Nations.

2. Implement an Indigenous buddy program to support individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, and Métis to provide guidance and support to navigate their career journey at the firm.

3. Evolve the Indigenous Professionals Circle to be a community within the firm for all self-identifying Indigenous practitioners to access safe spaces, enabling an environment with more truth-telling and storytelling.

4. Elevate our impact with community partners focused on improving educational outcomes and access to opportunities for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis youth across Canada.

5. On-board Indigenous education specialist(s) who will focus on lndigenizing key Deloitte Learning Programs across the firm, and provide ongoing opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to share teachings and lived experiences as part of Deloitte events and learnings.

6. Continue offering the 4 Seasons of Reconciliation Course (made in collaboration with First Nations University) to all Deloitte Canada practitioners and partners.

7. Launch a new series of courses leveraging external vendors and higher learning institutions to enable targeted learning curated for leaders focused on topics such as navigating Indigenous identity, addressing tokenization, and understanding inherent rights.

8. Implement the firm's Indigenous Talent Strategy focused on creating more culturally safe jobs opportunities across service lines and levels including alternative pathways to employment and specific Indigenous hiring initiatives.

9. In support of achieving the targets in the Indigenous Talent Strategy, implement an Indigenous Employee Retention Plan focused on lndigenizing current processes and creating cultural opportunities throughout the talent lifecycle across service lines.

10. Strengthen partnerships with Indigenous-led organizations to build and grow trusting relationships to develop a pipeline of Indigenous Peoples.

11. Amplify voices of Indigenous partners, professionals and scholarship recipients in our internal/external communications to create visibility and awareness for the broader Deloitte community and future talent.

12. Continue corporate membership with CCIB and maintain certification in Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR), formerly known as the Progressive Aboriginal Relations™ (PAR) program to remain competitive to our clients.

13. Enhance current procurement processes to increase accessibility for Indigenous businesses and develop and implement an Indigenous Business Participation Strategy that focuses on economic impact to Indigenous communities.

14. Standup R8dius, an Indigenous-owned, Deloitte supported technology and managed services business with the recognition that STEM training rates for Indigenous talent are far lower than the Canadian norm and, as a result, we must have a differentiated learning and mentorship experience.

15. Enable our Nation Building practice where we work as integrators, facilitators, and advisors for and with those who play a critical role in advancing sovereignty and greater economic empowerment - Indigenous Nations and Peoples, non-Indigenous governments, and corporate Canada.

Artist statement: 

“This artwork builds on Deloitte’s first Reconciliation Action Plan cover by Nyle ‘Miigizi’ Johnston, symbolizing the roots that were planted and the growth we’re now continuing. The inward gaze of the animals reflects the deep respect for the foundations of Deloitte's reconciliation journey. The bear represents courage and the bold actions we need for inclusion and education, encouraging open dialogue and learning. The buffalo, symbolizing respect, connects to the pillars of employment and economic empowerment, fostering a culture of dignity and shared prosperity. Together, they guide Deloitte’s path toward a more equitable and inclusive future for all.”  

Biography: 

Joe Tapaquon is a Cree artist and visual storyteller based in Regina, Saskatchewan. As a member of George Gordon First Nation, Joe's artistic journey began at an early age, inspired by his late father, artist Joseph Bitternose Sr. His work reflects both his cultural heritage and personal influences, drawing inspiration from his familial roots and culture. With a natural talent for art, Joe has shared his creations in galleries and private collections across Canada and the United States. Today, he continues his artistic journey from his home in Regina, where he lives with his family. 

Artist's statement:  

“The collaboration with Joe Tapaquon from the Prairies is a meaningful continuation of Deloitte's Reconciliation Action Plan artwork, as it is important to highlight the unique beauty of individual Indigenous communities across Canada. Too often, we are confined to pan-Indigenous generalizations or rely on popular motifs that oversimplify Indigenous identities. For me, it is about ensuring that every nation, culture, and voice is heard and included in the actions toward reconciliation.”

Biography:

Nyle 'Miigizi' Johnston is an Anishinaabe artist and visual storyteller from the Great Lakes territory. Originally growing up in Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, his work often takes inspiration from Ojibwe woodland art, combining his cultural traditions with universal messages of love, kindness, fairness, and care for Mother Earth, as well as more personal themes of identity and healing. 

Expanding Horizons

Year-six Reconciliation Action Plan update report

Expanding Horizons

Year-five Reconciliation Action Plan update report

Expanding Horizons

Deloitte’s Renewed Reconciliation Action Plan

Widening the shared path for reconcilliation

Year-three update report

Our progress on the shared path for reconciliation

Year-two update report

Continuing on the shared path for reconciliation

Year-one update report

Shaping a shared path for reconciliation

The Deloitte Reconciliation Action Plan

Deloitte Canada 2019

Indigenous Impact Report

Making an impact that matters

An Indigenous majority-owned professional services, technology implementation and managed services business.

A new Indigenous-led practice supporting First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities in their journey to economic empowerment and self-governance.

This report explores the essential role that sovereign Indigenous economic relations will play in building a more resilient and prosperous Canada.

As an organization, we recognize the profound importance of attracting Indigenous professionals who seek more than just professional and personal support. We aim to be a workplace that extends beyond fostering inclusivity within our structure, actively engaging in meaningful contributions that positively impact Indigenous communities externally. We believe that our commitment to both internal and external support reflects our dedication to driving positive change, creating a workplace culture that honors and respects the diversity and richness of Indigenous cultures, perspectives, and voices.  

Through sustained investments in Indigenous communities, professionals, businesses, and youth, Deloitte is helping to build a future grounded in respect and shared prosperity.

Read how Deloitte Canada is building trust with Indigenous communities.

A new Indigenous-led approach supporting First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities in their journey to economic empowerment and self-governance.