National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On Tuesday, September 30, Pride at Work Canada will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. While this is not a statutory holiday, our Employee Handbook provides this day off with pay. The intention is to give us all the space to reflect on our personal and collective steps toward reconciliation.

Looking Ahead

On the morning of Friday, October 10, 2025, we will hold an optional staff session focused on defining reconciliation and related terms. During this session, we will:

• Review Pride at Work Canada’s past reconciliation initiatives—what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons we can carry forward.
• Unpack terms like decolonization, indigenization, anti-colonial, and others that can mean different things depending on who you ask.
• Share observations and identify where we may need outside advice, so we can draw on our networks to bring in Indigenous experts who can help guide the next phase of our work.

Over the past two years, we committed to an Indigenous Commitment Action Plan with six key areas:

• Recognizing institutional histories of anti-Indigeneity and colonial perspectives.
• Following and implementing local, national, and international calls to action.
• Creating a welcoming workplace for Indigenous employees and job seekers.
• Building authentic and ongoing relationships with Indigenous communities.
• Developing programming and resources for Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer employees.
• Measuring and reporting on progress toward belonging, dignity, and justice.

We are proud to share that we completed the initiatives laid out in that plan. From reviewing internal policies and land acknowledgements to prioritizing Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer voices in our programs to building new partnerships with Indigenous-led organizations, our work has been rooted in both accountability and learning.