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Indigenous Affairs Policy Committee
Indigenous Affairs Policy Committee
The Indigenous Affairs Committee examines practices that reinforce relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses and communities.
About the Committee
The Indigenous Affairs Committee examines practices that reinforce relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous businesses and communities. The Committee advocates for legislation, regulation, and policy which support opportunities that grow Canada’s economy, respect the rights of Indigenous people, advance economic reconciliation and align with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.
POLICY LEAD
Diana Palmerin-Velasco
Senior Director, Future of Work
T: 343.961.1865 (2291)
CO-CHAIR
Richard Ahenakew
Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce
CO-CHAIR
Sean Vanderklis
Meridian Credit Union
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