Expanding Horizons: Deloitte's Renewed Reconciliation Action Plan

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Our shared vision

Reconciliation shapes our shared future. It requires all of us to listen, learn, and act with purpose. Over the past four years, we have strengthened our commitment to better work alongside First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. Now it's time to build on our progress, evolve our aspirations, and advance our reconciliation journey for a more equitable country. Together.

Land acknowledgement

We acknowledge that Deloitte offices stand on traditional, treaty, and unceded territories now known as Canada. We recognize that Indigenous Peoples have been the caretakers of this land since time immemorial, nurturing its resources and preserving its natural beauty. We acknowledge this land is still home to many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, who continue to maintain their deep connection to the land and its sacred teachings. We humbly acknowledge that we are all Treaty people, and we commit to fostering a relationship of respect, collaboration, and stewardship with Indigenous communities in our shared goal of reconciliation and environmental sustainability.

Our renewed reconciliation commitments

At Deloitte, we continue to advance reconciliation by creating impact within the four pillars of inclusion, education, employment, and economic empowerment. Our renewed Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) reinforces our commitments, reflecting our vision of a more inclusive future for what is now known as Canada.

Inclusion

Honouring Indigenous wisdom and making inclusivity a shared journey.

Elevate Deloitte's role in Indigenous thought leadership with leaders, clients, industries, and organizations including convene national dialogues that advance and enable an inclusive space to advance reconciliation, lndigenous worldviews and priority issues for Nations

Implement an Indigenous buddy program to support individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, and Metis to provide guidance and support to navigate their career journey at the firm

Evolve the Indigenous Professionals Circle to be a community within the firm for all self-identifying Indigenous practitioners to access safe spaces, enabling an environment with more truth-telling and storytelling

Education

Integrating Indigenous knowledge and culture into our training across Canada.

Elevate our impact with community partners focused on improving educational outcomes and access to opportunities for First Nations, Inuit, and Metis youth across Canada

On-board Indigenous education specialist(s) who will focus on lndigenizing key Deloitte Learning Programs across the firm, and provide ongoing opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to share teachings and lived experiences as part of Deloitte events and learnings

Continue offering the 4 Seasons of Reconciliation Course (made in collaboration with First Nations University) to all Deloitte Canada practitioners and partners

Launch a new series of courses leveraging external vendors and higher learning institutions to enable targeted learning curated for leaders focused on topics such as navigating Indigenous identity, addressing tokenization, and understanding inherent rights

Employment

Empowering First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples to lead at every level.

Implement the firm's Indigenous Talent Strategy focused on creating more culturally safe jobs opportunities across service lines and levels including alternative pathways to employment and specific Indigenous hiring initiatives

In support of achieving the targets in the Indigenous Talent Strategy, implement an Indigenous Employee Retention Plan focused on lndigenizing current processes and creating cultural opportunities throughout the talent lifecycle across service lines

Strengthen partnerships with Indigenous-led organizations to build and grow trusting relationships to develop pipeline of Indigenous Peoples

Amplify voices of Indigenous partners, professionals and scholarship recipients in our internal/external communications to create visibility and awareness for the broader Deloitte community and future talent

Economic empowerment

Collaborating with Indigenous communities and businesses to drive sustainable economic success.

Continue corporate membership with CCIB and maintain certification in Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR), formerly known as the Progressive Aboriginal Relations™ (PAR) program to remain competitive to our clients

Enhance current procurement processes to increase accessibility for Indigenous businesses and develop and implement an Indigenous Business Participation Strategy that focuses on economic impact to Indigenous communities

Standup R8dius, an Indigenous-owned, Deloitte supported technology and managed services business with the recognition that STEM training rates for Indigenous talent are far lower than the Canadian norm and, as a result, we must have a differentiated learning and mentorship experience

Enable our Nation Building practice where we work as integrators, facilitators, and advisors for and with those who play a critical role in advancing sovereignty and greater economic empowerment - Indigenous Nations and Peoples, non-Indigenous governments, and corporate Canada

Expanding Horizons

Together, we're advancing reconciliation

Read our Renewed Reconciliation Action Plan

Artists' statements

Every culture, every voice, every perspective advances our reconciliation journey. That's why we ensured our renewed RAP artwork reflects this shared commitment. Infusing elements from our foundational artwork, our latest artwork celebrates and honours the diversity of Indigenous communities across Canada while acknowledging the interconnectedness of their past, present, and future.

Read Joe's bio

Joe Tapaquon

Joe Tapaquon is a Cree artist and visual storyteller based in Regina, Saskatchewan. As a member of George Gordon First Nation, Joe's artistic journey began at an early age, inspired by his late father, artist Joseph Bitternose Sr. His work reflects both his cultural heritage and personal influences, drawing inspiration from his familial roots and culture. With a natural talent for art, Joe has shared his creations in galleries and private collections across Canada and the United States. Today, he continues his artistic journey from his home in Regina, where he lives with his family.

Read Nyle's statement

Artist's statement

Nyle 'Miigizi' Johnston

“The collaboration with Joe Tapaquon from the Prairies is a meaningful continuation of Deloitte's Reconciliation Action Plan artwork, as it is important to highlight the unique beauty of individual Indigenous communities across Canada. Too often, we are confined to pan-Indigenous generalizations or rely on popular motifs that oversimplify Indigenous identities. For me, it is about ensuring that every nation, culture, and voice is heard and included in the actions toward reconciliation.”