New name, same important mandate
- EFN Staff | December 27, 2016
The Aboriginal Human Resource Council of Canada (AHRC) recently announced its new name, Indigenous Works, and expanded mandate to foster the development of Corporate-Indigenous partnerships. Founded in 1998 in response to the Report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, AHRC was mandated with improving the inclusion and engagement of Indigenous people in the Canadian economy.
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"For nearly 20 years, we have worked with companies and organizations to strengthen their performance and results in Indigenous employment, workplace engagement and inclusion. Partnerships are key to developing the right relationships and generating better results. Indigenous Works is uniquely positioned to address relationship building and respond to the growing need for stronger partnership development between Indigenous-owned enterprises and corporate Canada," says Kelly Lendsay, President and CEO of Indigenous Works. "It is also timely given calls by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Government of Canada to renew relationships with Indigenous peoples for the betterment of Canadian society and our economy."
"We have always been recognized nationally for our leadership in workplace inclusion and facilitating stronger Indigenous inclusion strategies in Canadian corporations. Our new name reflects our expanded vision by helping partnerships between Canadian companies and Indigenous organizations work better," explained Lendsay.