INDIGENOUS RELATIONS

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operate on the land and waterways of the unceded territory of the Wolastoqey, Mi'Kmaq, and Passamaquoddy, who signed Treaties of Peace and Friendship with the British Crown in the 1770s and have long used the area of our harbour area as a significant meeting place and point of trade and travel.

As we continue down our journey of truth and reconciliation, we are working to incorporate Indigenous culture recognition into aspects of our waterfront.

PORT SAINT JOHN AND ITS PARTNERS

  • Our executive, directors and managers all participated in the Joint Economic Development Initiative’s Indigenous Reconciliation Awareness Module

  • Our full staff was invited to a professional development session by Phyllis Webstad, Founder of the Orange Shirt Society

  • Our Engagement & Sustainability joined First Nations Storytellers for a walk around the waterfront to learn more about the Indigenous history of our area.

Port Saint John provides Truth & Reconciliation professional development opportunities to our staff

GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR CONSULTATION

  • Provide clear, accessible, and transparent information while respecting the privacy of all parties

  • Respect that our perspectives may be based on different world views

  • Seek Indigenous perspectives during the consultation process, be open to understanding the interests and knowledge of Indigenous groups, and strive to incorporate them into our work

  • Build strong working relationships between Indigenous groups and the port authority to allow for meaningful dialogue

When consulting with local Indigenous communities, we align with guidelines set by the federal government, and engage in a manner that is consistent with the following principles:

Along with these principles, the port authority recognizes the importance of the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and is committed to aligning with the federal Principles Respecting the Government of Canada’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples within its mandate provided for in the Canada Marine Act