RECONCILIATION: MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER - BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS
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BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS Overview
“Respectful relationships between [BC Housing] staff [and Indigenous organizations] means focusing on collective learning and nurturing improvements. All of that requires more time. In the colonial world, when someone does something wrong, they get a slap on their wrist and we move on. We are very much about continually learning and growing though.” – Housing Provider Mutually respectful relationships include transparent communication, trust, honesty, and understanding. Building, maintaining, and strengthening relationships with Indigenous peoples in the context of reconciliation means moving away from a colonial, paternalistic relationship to creating mutually respectful ones. It requires a consistent and long-lasting relationship that occurs both inside and outside of Project communication. It also means diving deeper into Indigenous ways of creating and maintaining relationships, which are unique to each community. Preliminary Recommendations The following recommendations were drawn from the key findings and suggestions offered by Indigenous Nations, communities, and organizations, as well as BC Housing staff and Board. They are intended to identify ways that BC Housing can move towards more meaningful relationships with Indigenous Nations, communities, and organizations. Table 8: Preliminary Recommendations for Building Relationships with Indigenous Nations, Communities, and Organizations PHASE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS KEY STEPS Building Relationships Phase 1 Develop and share with the Board,
Clarify through discussions with Indigenous organizations the information they require on BC Housing.
Indigenous organizations, and all BCH staff an infographic sheet that illustrates BC Housing’s organizational structure and responsibilities.
Assign a lead staff member to compile the information for the infographic. Either produce the infographic in- house or have the infographic produced externally. Develop an outline for a bulletin and seek the input of Indigenous organizations on the purpose and their interest in supporting the bulletin.
Develop and distribute a quarterly bulletin to AHMA, Indigenous Nations, communities, and other Indigenous organizations to provide updates on
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