RECONCILIATION: MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER - OVERVIEW
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Methods Working collaboratively with the Reconciliation Strategy Steering Committee, TWC engaged with individuals on reconciliation and reported on key findings and preliminary recommendations. The project was guided by the Reconciliation Strategy Steering Committee in several ways, which included the co-development of the project methodology and engagement materials; the development of a mandate letter addressed by BC Housing’s Minister, Board of Commissioners, and Executive Committee; scheduling interviews with all respondents; and providing feedback and revisions to all draft materials. This section describes the project methodology, including the process and approaches for leading discussions with Indigenous Nations, communities, and organizations, BC Housing staff and the Board. Process TWC’s process for completing the Report was divided into three phases and involved the activities described in the table below: Table 1: Project Phases
Phase
Activities
• Attended work planning meetings with BC Housing’s Steering Committee. • Developed a Draft Comprehensive Methodology and Work Plan. • Conducted an analysis and review of BC Housing’s policies, plans, and strategies. • Prepared an Engagement Plan. • Developed engagement tools and guides. • Revised and finalized the Comprehensive Methodology and Work Plan • Conducted interviews with BC Housing staff and Board members. • Held phone discussions with Indigenous Nations, communities, and organizations. TWC used a set of probing questions to help guide the discussions (Appendix E.1). Questions were shared with participants ahead of time. • Developed a framework for analyzing input across all interviews. • Performed qualitative analysis to identify common themes. • Developed a draft Report. • Received feedback on the Report from the Steering Committee, the Board, and Indigenous Nations, communities, and organizations interviewed. • Revised and prepared a final Report.
Phase 1: Planning (September 2019 – February 2020)
Phase 2: Engagement (December 2019 – May 2020)
Phase 3: Reporting (March 2020 – August 2020)
Approaches RESEARCH
Western approaches to data collection have historically been undertaken from the perspective of collecting information on Indigenous people rather than with Indigenous people. These historical methods of collecting data have utilized standard tools which have not always recognized Indigenous ways and practices, nor cultural diversity. Indigenous Nations have expressed that research is something that has been done to them versus with them.
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