2025

COMMITMENT:

Participate in Indigenous led cultural training annually

ACTION:

In April 2025, our team participated in training with Where the Rivers Meet (WTRM), a Fyrefly Institute educational initiative housed at the University of Alberta. The focus and title of the session was ‘Becoming Conscious Allies.’

COMMITMENT:

A portion of our annual profits will be donated to Indigenous led organizations in Canada that support Indigenous and treaty rights and provide resources for healing the intergenerational damage caused by Canada’s assimilation policies.

ACTION:

We continued our support of Where the Rivers Meet (WTRM), a Fyrefly Institute educational initiative housed at the University of Alberta. WTRM is an “educational program that is designed to empower and uplift Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ Indigenous folks by building tools for decolonial allyship and advocacy across schools, community organizations, and workplaces.” To learn more about this program or make a donation visit Where the Rivers Meet.

COMMITMENT:

Seek out educational materials created by Indigenous authors and academics including books, documentaries, podcasts and first-hand accounts from survivors to advance our knowledge and learn more about the truth.

ACTION:

We have attended performances at the Banff Centre led by Indigenous artists. Our attendance of these performances increases our cultural awareness, both broadly and in depth, of the performance that the artist chooses to bring forward.

2024

COMMITMENT:

Participate in Indigenous led cultural training annually

ACTION:

Our team members received certification upon completion of the Indigenous Canada course offered by the University of Alberta. One team member described the program as meaningful and very educational. For more information click here.

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ACTION:

As part of our Reconciliation Action Plan launched on September 30, 2021, 360PI is donating a portion of our profits to Where the Rivers Meet (WTRM), a Fyrefly Institute educational initiative housed at the University of Alberta. WTRM is an “educational program that is designed to empower and uplift Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ Indigenous folks by building tools for decolonial allyship and advocacy across schools, community organizations, and workplaces.” To learn more about this program or make a donation visit Where the Rivers Meet.

COMMITMENT:

Encourage others to become educated on Indigenous and treaty rights

ACTION:

At 360PI we have reached out to our network on social media and in person to encourage others to take meaningful steps towards reconciliation through education. Inspired by what we learned this year, we are also sharing resources with friends and family.

COMMITMENT:

Look for positive stories celebrating the resilience of Indigenous peoples

ACTION:

Throughout the year, we actively look for ‘good news’ stories and share them with our team. Recently, we learned about Inuk designer, April Allen, showcasing her fashion on the world stage at New York Fashion Week 2024. Another story featured First Nations students in Thunder Bay grabbing CBC mics and cameras to tell a great community art story. The collaboration with three professional artists from northwestern Ontario was truly inspiring. One of our takeaways was that sometimes the success stories were harder to find—but they were always there, and so important for shattering stereotypes about what life looks like for Indigenous peoples in Canada today.

2023

COMMITMENT:

Participate in Indigenous led cultural training annually

ACTION:

Our team participated in “Indigenous Gender Diversity: Creating Culturally Relevant and Gender-Affirming Services” offered by Trans Care BC and had this to say:

Engaging and deeply personal accounts of lived experiences. Thank you to Trans BC and everyone involved in this project for creating this rich and deeply personal resource. A must-watch for anyone wanting to create safe spaces and gain insight into Two-Spirit and gender diverse Indigenous peoples.

ACTION:

The 360PI team recently participated in Indigenous-led online training. “Indigenous Consultation & Engagement” with Dr. Bob Joseph’s Indigenous Relations Academy was beneficial. Our participation in this training program enhanced our skills to work more effectively with Indigenous communities. The training is an excellent refresher on the legal principles and cases guiding consultation, the accountability and responsibility involved in consultation and engagement, and the meaning and necessity of accommodation.

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COMMITMENT:

Look for positive stories celebrating the resilience of Indigenous peoples

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Our Junior Coordinator wrote a newspaper article this year containing focused research on Indigenous cultural celebrations as we approached the winter holiday season. This was an effective way to educate ourselves about Indigenous traditions, and promote positive change and inclusivity through awareness for all who read the article.

COMMITMENT:

Create time and space to remember

ACTION:

We spent time in personal reflection to remember the truth and hold the stories of survivors that have been shared with us.

COMMITMENT:

Look for positive stories celebrating the resilience of Indigenous peoples

ACTION:

We looked for ways to celebrate and honour Indigenous cultures and communities including exploring the Blackfoot Digital Library. Delona shared the new 3D digital collection with her family and learned about the skills and artistry involved in creating items such as Asootsimaan (parfleche bags) and Iitsiiniiksi’naatsin (story robes).

2022

COMMITMENT:

Participate in Indigenous led cultural training annually

ACTION:

The 360PI team recently participated in Indigenous-led online training. “First Steps as an Indigenous Ally” with Dr. Bob Joseph’s Indigenous Relations Academy was our first step. Our participation in this training program enhanced our skills to work more effectively with Indigenous partners. We learned the value of welcoming diversity, appropriately utilizing our social media platforms, having purposefully uncomfortable dialogues, and speaking out against injustices when we witness them.

ACTION:

Our summer intern recently completed “21 Things (You May Not Know About the Indian Act)” from Dr. Bob Joseph’s team at the Indigenous Relations Academy and had this to say:

This course was easy to follow and took me much deeper into the causality of the Indian Act (which still affects the present). I appreciated the authentic nature of the educational videos and interviews featuring Indigenous people explaining their stories and culture. It offered a way to learn about the Indian Act and how to recognize its legacy as a deeply impactful, catastrophic part of Canadian history. I am more committed than ever to do the work to be an Indigenous ally.

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In March of 2022, 360PI donated a portion of our profits to the Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology. Indigenous communities seeking guidance and research support for their searches for their missing children have been turning to the Indigenous-led Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archaeology (IPIA) at the University of Alberta. The IPIA empowers Indigenous community members and leaders to make decisions based on information they can trust. The Institute provides access to the specialized expertise needed to properly conduct searches including free online resources answering questions and explaining the process and the complexities.

COMMITMENT:

Ensure we have a comprehensive understanding and awareness of Canada’s historical and current relationships with Indigenous peoples including the impacts of government policies.

ACTION:

In the spring of 2022, Jacqueline and her family took a trip to the UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo-Jump exhibit in Fort McLeod, Alberta. During this visit, they learned to appreciate and respect the detailed process of the buffalo jump. This exhibit offered a deep insight into the way Indigenous communities greatly respected and utilized the land. Jacqueline highly recommends taking a trip to this exhibit. Doing the work to educate ourselves on the interwoven nature of Indigenous ties to their sacred land is a vital step in becoming an Indigenous ally.