Understanding the Importance of an Indigenous Advisory Committee for Crown Corporations

January 31, 2024 1:45pm

Melanie Debassige
Chair – First Nations Committee
Ontario Clean Water Agency

Sara Mainville
Partner
JFK Law LLP

  • Illustrating the needs of Indigenous People for Crown corps to implement best practices to better serve their communities
  • Understanding the requirements of Crown corps under the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
  • Discussing practical approaches to foster strong relationships between Indigenous communities and Crown corps
  • Acknowledging that reconciliation is an ongoing process that requires detailed attention
    • Devising plans for the growth of reconciliation with your Crown corp
  • Identifying success stories and how your Crown corp can become one