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HR Indigenous Inclusion

Indigenous peoples in Canada are the "youngest and fastest growing human resource" (Indigenous Works, para. 2) in Canada, yet they are underrepresented in the Canadian workforce (Indigenous Works). The resources below will offer some tips on the recruitment and retention of Indigenous employees. There are also a number of Indigenous owned and operated consulting companies which can be called in to support this work including Bob Joseph with Indigenous Corporate Training & Ta7talíya Michelle Nahanee with Nahanee Creative.

Books

Amplifying Indigenous Voices in Business: Indigenization, Reconciliation, and Entrepreneurship 

Elements of Indigenous style : A Guide for Writing by and About Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous relations : Insights, Tips & Suggestions to Make Reconciliation a Reality

Workforce Forward : Indigenous Employment and Inclusion

Horizontal Audit on Indigenous Employment in the Banking and Financial Sector : Tools for Employers

Human Capital Development and Indigenous Peoples

Websites

3 Effective HR Practices to Include Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous Corporate Training Blog

Search terms & call numbers

When searching for journal articles try the following search terms: inclusive hiring, equity hiring, "human resources" "First Nations" Inuit Metis, hiring "First Nations" Inuit Metis.

You may also choose to browse the χʷəχʷéy̓əm Indigenous Collection which features material written by Indigenous authors. This collection is located at Surrey Campus Library on the first floor near the elevators. Books on Business and Economics are located under the call number S.