From Our Vantage Point

78. Truth and Reconciliation in the Workplace

Episode Summary

Joining us to discuss Truth and Reconciliation in the Workplace with Roy Pogorzelski and Carol Robinson from Harbour West Consulting. In this episode our guests bring diverse perspective to the conversation, from Roy’s lived experience as an Indigenous leader and educator, to their breadth of joint HR and leadership work across sectors in positive and impactful approaches to integrating truth and reconciliation in the workplace. With authenticity and openness, Roy and Carol invite Vantage Point’s listeners to learn, reflect, and be inspired by strategies to activate the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action in the hearts, minds, and behaviours of ourselves, our teams, and our workplaces.

Episode Notes

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