Reconciliation

At Castlemain, reconciliation is woven into every aspect of how we operate. We are committed to advancing truth and reconciliation through our work with communities, our internal culture, and our relationships with partners and clients. This includes respecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples, challenging systemic barriers, and building meaningful pathways for equity, voice, and healing.

Reconciliation

Reconciliation is a practice, not just a promise. It’s how we work, who we hire, and what we stand for.

As guided by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, particularly Call to Action 92, we are aligning our practices with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) as a framework for corporate responsibility

Our commitments in action

  • Reconciliation action plan

    In collaboration with our parent company, ChangeMakers, we are developing a formal Reconciliation Action Plan to guide our decisions, investments, and partnerships in alignment with Indigenous rights and values.

  • Cultural safety in practice

    We embed trauma-informed, culturally safe practices across all our services, including internal training, wellness supports, and community-informed program design.

  • Indigenous-led team building

    With more than 200 staff, we prioritize Indigenous hiring, leadership, and team development at every level of the organization.

  • Data sovereignty and information stewardship

    We honour Indigenous data sovereignty by respecting OCAP® (ownership, control, access, and possession ) principles, using informed consent practices and ensuring communities have ownership and control over how their data is collected, shared, and stored.

  • Procurement and partnership

    We support Indigenous-owned businesses and community organizations through our procurement policies and collaboration frameworks.

  • Corporate accountability

    Castlemain is a proud member of the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) and is working toward certification through the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program, a third-party assessment of corporate performance in Indigenous relations.