TELUS launches Indigenous Advisory Council
April 26 2022 - 11:00AM
Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ
(Tsleil-Waututh) Territories --
Today, TELUS
is proud to announce the launch of its Indigenous Advisory Council
to support its Reconciliation efforts. The creation of this
advisory council is a direct result of extensive consultations
TELUS held with Indigenous Peoples in 2021, and is a key commitment
outlined in TELUS’ 2021 Reconciliation and Indigenous Connectivity
Report including delivering on TELUS’ commitment to listen, learn
and understand how TELUS can meet unique needs of Indigenous
peoples and build meaningful relationships through cultural
responsiveness and relationships pillar. The advisory council is
composed of respected Indigenous leaders and professionals with
experience serving in their communities, and who are committed to
working alongside TELUS to advance its reconciliation commitment
and goals. The advisory council will work to provide guidance and
advice for the effective implementation of TELUS’ commitments and
targets outlined in the report.
The Indigenous Advisory
Council Members:
- Carol Anne Hilton -
Nuu chah nulth from Hesquiaht First Nation (British Columbia)
- Dr. Kim van der Woerd
- 'Na̱mg̱is First Nation (British Columbia)
- Shani Gwin - Métis
Nation (Alberta)
- Luc Lainé -
Huron-Wendat (Quebec)
“TELUS is demonstrating tremendous leadership in
the economic reconciliation space and can have the greatest impact
in reconciliation by helping to advance Indigenous economic
strength and the growth of Indigenous communities – of creating the
space for inclusion,” said Carol Anne Hilton, Nuu chah nulth from
the Hesquiaht Nation, CEO and founder of the Indigenomics Institute
and the Global Centre of Indigenomics. “I look forward to
supporting TELUS in their reconciliation efforts by providing
insight into trends in Indigenous economic growth and supporting
the design of corporate relationships with Indigenous
communities.”
The IRAPAC will be
co-chaired by TELUS board member Sean Willy, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Des Nedhe Development, and TELUS
Vice-President of Customer Network Implementation, Shazia Zeb
Sobani. Advisory council members will serve two-year terms with
five additional members being appointed in 2023. The advisory
council will work to ensure Indigenous ways of knowing are
implemented throughout the organization, advise TELUS on ongoing
relationship development with Indigenous Peoples, share Indigenous
values and teachings as respected voices of their respective
communities, and provide feedback to TELUS based on their lived
experience and subject matter expertise. Through the creation of
this advisory council TELUS will continue to engage directly with
Indigenous communities in the areas it serves.
“The establishment of
this advisory council demonstrates our continued commitment to
working collaboratively with Indigenous Peoples through meaningful
engagement in our efforts to provide world-leading connectivity,
tools and resources that enable unique community, social, economic,
and governance goals,” said Shazia Zeb Sobani TELUS Vice-President
of Customer Network Implementation and IRAPAC Co-Chair.
“Personally, I am looking forward to learning from these respected
advisory council members, and we are thankful for their openness to
share their knowledge and time, as we work collaboratively to
contribute to positive generational changes in communities.”
“The establishment of
this Advisory Council will ensure authentic Indigenous feedback
into TELUS' Reconciliation Action Plan. I'm pleased to be
co-chairing this initiative, where Indigenous Advisors are
encouraged to bring forward their experiences as Indigenous
peoples,” said Sean Willy, TELUS Board Member. “Initiatives that
impact Indigenous Peoples require strong organizational
accountability, and TELUS is demonstrating their intent in many
ways, including through this Advisory Council.”
Biographies of the
Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan advisory council
members and the terms of reference can be found here. To learn
more about TELUS’ commitment to reconciliation and to read the 2021
Reconciliation and Indigenous Connectivity Report visit
telus.com/reconciliation.
About
TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a dynamic,
world-leading communications technology company with $17 billion in
annual revenue and 17 million customer connections spanning
wireless, data, IP, voice, television, entertainment, video, and
security. Our social purpose is to leverage our global-leading
technology and compassion to drive social change and enable
remarkable human outcomes. Our longstanding commitment to putting
our customers first fuels every aspect of our business, making us a
distinct leader in customer service excellence and loyalty. The
numerous, sustained accolades TELUS has earned over the years from
independent, industry-leading network insight firms showcase the
strength and speed of TELUS’ global-leading networks, reinforcing
our commitment to provide Canadians with access to superior
technology that connects us to the people, resources and
information that make our lives better.
TELUS Health is Canada’s leader in digital health
technology, improving access to health and wellness services and
revolutionizing the flow of health information across the continuum
of care. TELUS Agriculture provides innovative digital solutions
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all citizens for good, our deeply meaningful and enduring
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members and retirees to contribute more than $900 million and 1.8
million days of service since 2000. This unprecedented generosity
and unparalleled volunteerism have made TELUS the most giving
company in the world. Together, let’s make the future friendly.
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