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Step into the River: A Framework for Economic Reconciliation
Step into the River: A Framework for Economic Reconciliation
Written by Sxwpilemaát Siyám (Chief Leanne Joe, Squamish Nation) and Lily Raphael
Drawing on Indigenous worldviews about wealth and sustainability, along with the wisdom and lived experiences of Indigenous thought leaders and practitioners in the economic sector in BC, Step into the River: A Framework for Economic Reconcilation explores ways in which economic reconciliation can be a catalyst for transforming our economic system.
The extent to which economic reconciliation can be transformative depends on whether we ourselves are willing to transform. For our economy to shift, we need to rethink what we value, how we relate to one another and how we make decisions. This Framework offers a set of values, fundamental practices and ideas for action to create an impact and embrace transformation. We invite you to step into the river and be a part of this journey.
Download the Framework below.
"We see economic reconciliation as a commitment to being in the river. It requires shifting our mindsets, deepening relationships and embedding values of transformation into our systems."
Step into the River: A Framework for Economic Reconciliation
This Framework was presented as part of SFU Faculty of Environment's 2022/2023 Dean's Lecture Series.
Download Step into the River: A Framework for Economic Reconciliation
To accredit this work:
Step into the River: A Framework for Economic Reconciliation. Co-authored by Sxwpilemaát Siyám (Chief Leanne Joe, Squamish Nation) and Lily Raphael
SFU Community Economic Development. Published June 2022
Acknowledgments
Our deep gratitude goes out to all the participants in our convenings, for your contributions to our process and for your dedication and commitment to the development of this Framework.
Thank you to SFU Faculty of Environment for your institutional administrative support. We’d especially like to thank the FENV’s communications team, Laurie Wood and Julia McDonald for your patience and design expertise. Thank you also to the SFU CED team Leigh McGregor, Ryan Watmough and Sean Markey.
Thank you to Nahanee Creative for the beautiful graphic design, infographics and Squamish artwork.
Our thanks to the late Jeremy Stone for all he did to make this happen, from co-conceiving the idea to applying for funding, to ensuring there was ongoing support for this project and contributing to the document.
Thank you to our funders. SFU has chosen the Economic Reconciliation Program as a Strategic Initiatives Priority Project (SIPP) for the University. This selection is accompanied by a generous two-year, $200,000 award for hiring Indigenous staff and engaging in direct community work for reconciliation.
Additional support for this work has come from Vancity Credit Union and Makeway Foundation.
Connect with us
We’re open to ongoing dialogue, curiosity and collaboration around economic reconciliation and transforming our economic system. Contact Chief Leanne at sxwpilemaat_siyam@sfu.ca.
