RECONCILIATION: MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER - APPENDICES
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are offering housing to first nations peoples off reserve, are being held accountable to BC Housing reconciliation Strategy. In the long term, support to off reserve Indigenous organizations must also be a priority to ensure that contracts for housing and housing supports can be successfully transferred to Indigenous organizations, to ensure we are serving Indigenous peoples. 2. Do you have any changes or additions to the What We Heard section regarding Transforming Organization Culture? Find a way to recognize the Métis in the same way that traditional First Nations territories are identified. Re: 'Inequitable Funding Model': Please note that the Métis in BC receive inequitable funding in all areas as compared to other First Nations groups. No – I thought this section was very well done. At every level of BC Housing there needs to be a shift in organizational culture. Our suggestion is to ensure this is also occurring at the board, senior staff and frontline staff levels of ALL organizations that are funded by BC Housing. Utilizing the knowledge of the Indigenous employees of BC Housing, the Indigenous people that are employed. Do they have input in the reconciliation; do they see reconciliation within the organization? In phase 2: There was suggestions to Identify and engage Indigenous speakers and guests to discuss reconciliation with Board members. Having an Indigenous person(s) on the board would be beneficial and a great step towards reconciliation. The representation of an Indigenous person will cover all aspects, especially if they are aware of the history of the Indigenous peoples. (Page 55)
Table F-3: Feedback on Section 6 Building Relationships 1. Do you have any changes or additions to the Building Relationships Recommendations?
As above, Métis people are lumped into the term Indigenous, thereby causing potential confusion as to the unique nature of the Métis people as compared to First nations or Inuit in BC. Phase 3: Build Regional Indigenous Relationships: As the Métis are across BC and are not land based, please include an approach to address our group’s unique geographic needs. In terms of building relationships, it is crucial that BC Housing staff are transparent and supportive. We need to know that BC Housing is there to support us and wants us to be successful with our goals to develop housing for our community members. Following through with phase 1, 2, and 3. Communication is the key, this is what the Indigenous people voice in the feedback. Build a positive rapport, understanding the history of the Indigenous people is a vital key. It will give the BC housing employees a better understanding and create an opportunity for building a positive relationship with the Indigenous Peoples.
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