RECONCILIATION: MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER - SUPPORTING RECONCILIATION
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PHASE
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
KEY STEPS
Supporting Reconciliation
determine what sharing power and devolved decision-making looks like. In collaboration with Indigenous Nations, communities, and organizations, create a staged implementation plan for the decision-making (sharing power) process. Develop a preliminary purpose statement and concept for an Indigenous partners table. Share this broad statement and concept with Indigenous Nations, communities, and organizations and seek their interest. Given the COVID situation, this can be a virtual partners group where issues of interest to all groups participating are brought forward. This partners table offers an opportunity to discuss the decision-making/sharing power lens document. Review the results of this engagement with respect to interests in learning more about training in maintenance and construction. Gather information from Indigenous Nations, communities, and organizations to seek information and clarification regarding their preferred interests and approaches. Collate information from this initial engagement to define a list of needed resources and training. Seek feedback from Indigenous Nations, communities, and organizations on what further information and resources may be needed, and how these resources can be shared. Work collaboratively with Indigenous Nations, communities, and organizations on maintaining current resources and information. In connection with the above recommendation regarding sharing resources, communicate with Indigenous Nations, communities, and organizations to confirm they are aware of the
Establish an Indigenous partners table to review and co-develop BC Housing’s Indigenous housing policies, plans and programs through a cultural safety lens and based on a jointly developed Terms of Reference. Invite all Indigenous Nations, communities, and organizations to be involved.
Phase 3 Support training for Indigenous Nations, communities, and
organizations in housing maintenance and construction, but seek ways to enhance or expand course offerings to larger audiences. Share resources and expand training opportunities with Indigenous housing providers and organizations on topics such as housing policies, development, management, and how to set up a housing society.
Building on BC Housing’s Interim Guide to Indigenous Housing Development and Design, collaborate with
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