September 30th is Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Skeena stands together with all Indigenous people in our journey of reconciliation. Our vision is to contribute to reconciliation through responsible and sustainable mining development that involves our Indigenous Nation partners at every step, delivering value and prosperity to our Indigenous partners, shareholders, employees, and surrounding communities.
This year, we’ve produced a short video highlighting insights from both Indigenous and non-Indigenous members of our team about reconciliation, as well as comments on how Skeena supports the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. This includes Skeena’s commitment to investing in Indigenous communities throughout our organization, from our hiring initiatives, to our work with Indigenous businesses, to providing opportunities for our team to learn about Canada’s Indigenous history. Watch the video below:
As part of these ongoing efforts to encourage education and reflection, we were honoured to invite Annita McPhee again this year to our corporate office in Vancouver, as well as to the Eskay Creek site. Annita is a member of the Tahltan Nation and former three-term President of the Tahltan Central Government. She shared with us her knowledge and stories of Canada’s Indigenous history, as well as insights on how Canadians can help support the growth and healing of our Indigenous partners.
Skeena also invited several special guests to visit the event on site, including Richard Jackson, a residential school survivor and Tahltan musician, who shared stories and music with our team. His song “Welcome Home” touches on his experiences in residential school and is featured in our Truth and Reconciliation video. Skeena is committed to reconciliation through fostering a culture of respect and meaningful action through ongoing education and reflection. Mēduh to Annita and guests from the Tahltan Nation for sharing their stories with us this year!