Truth and Reconciliation
- Reviewing the Truth and Reconciliation Committee (TRC)’s 94 Calls to Action and identifying which Calls to Action relate to the CyGS mandate.
- Determining appropriate actions for the CyGS to take in response to these Calls to Action, incorporating insights from further learnings and discussions with others.
- Formalizing our commitment in writing and sharing it with our members and on our website (an approach modelled after EGBC). This is planned for presentation at our 2025 AGM.
- Seeking guidance from public resources and exploring engagement with Indigenous consultants specializing in reconciliation efforts.
We recognize that this work is a first step in the CyGS’ journey towards reconciliation, and this roadmap is intended to be a living document, with the most recent version of the roadmap to be made available on our website. To maintain transparency and accountability, we are planning to include an Annual CyGS Reconciliation Progress Statement to accompany the roadmap in future years.
To learn more about our commitment, see our Truth and Reconciliation Roadmap and Calls to Action document and the table below.
Proposed CyGS Calls to Action
No. 1
Exploration of potential avenues to support Indigenous students pursuing a geoprofession and to increase Indigenous engagement and retention within our profession.
Timeline
By December 2025
No. 2
Complete an Annual CyGS Reconciliation Progress Statement to present at the CyGS AGM.
Timeline
To be presented at the CyGS AGM annually, from May 2026 onwards
No. 3
Share the CyGS Roadmap and Progress Statement on the CyGS website.
Website updated with link to Roadmap by May 2025
No. 4
Include at least one workshop/presentation on Indigenous history and culture or featuring Indigenous speakers, perspectives and involvement on integration of Indigenous knowledge, participation and collaboration efforts on projects.
Include at least one workshop/presentation per year with an Indigenous lens
No. 5
Include a page on the CyGS website with links to training resources relevant to our members (e.g. existing training resources available from APEGA, EGBC, etc.)
Timeline
Website updated with links to training resources by May 2026
No. 6
Create a list of local Indigenous-owned businesses providing services relevant to the CyGS that could be called on for support (i.e. consulting services, workshop facilitation, catering, etc.).
Indigenous-owned business list by May 2026
No. 7
Commemorating historical dates with our members via LinkedIn, mailing list, and/or website.
Annually. National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30.
No. 8
Including a Land Acknowledgement at all events and on our website, mailing list footer.
By May 2025
