The co-optation of words like “reconciliation” to create a false sense of progress from colonial states like Canada is not lost upon us. If we were to meaningfully engage with “reconciliation” in the context of the economy, it needs to be led by Indigenous peoples, and requires true, systemic change. This then begs the question of… is Canada even capable of economic reconciliation with Indigenous communities?

For the first time, Indigenous Climate Action is partnering with the Canadian Society for Ecological Economics to host a 3-day conference for Indigenous Economics: Reclaiming the Sacred. Taking place virtually from June 10-12, 2021, this conference will focus on 4 different themes of achieving a Just Transition to Indigenous-led, land-based, and ecologically-centred environmental action and economies. Indigenous folks are encouraged to contact Maggie at research@indigenousclimateaction.com to register.