INDIGENOUS RELATIONS
SITEWIDE QUICK LINKS
Truth and Reconciliation
Port Saint John is on a reconciliation pathway guided by a deep respect for Indigenous knowledge and tradition and the stewardship role Indigenous people have held with the land and waterways since time immemorial.
As we travel this path, we recognize that we are continually learning through building meaningful relationships with Indigenous organizations and communities in New Brunswick.
Port Saint John has three pillars in its reconciliation action plan:
Consultation
& Engagement
Cultural Awareness
& Inclusion
Economic
Reconciliation
Our employees not only take part in various learning opportunities, starting with reconciliation awareness and treaty education training, but also include experiential learning through walks, “lunch and learns” events and workshops.
Through these actions and relationships, we are evolving as individuals and as an organization.
Port Saint John provides Truth & Reconciliation professional development opportunities to our staff
PARTNERSHIPS
In 2025 we joined Canadian Council for Indigenous Business to further influence our journey toward economic reconciliation.
We also entered the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) Program at the Committed Level. PAIR Committed participation indicates our commitment to continual improvement in Indigenous relations and intention to undergo external verification of our performance in the future.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR CONSULTATION
When consulting with local Indigenous communities, we align with guidelines set by the federal government, and engage in a manner that is consistent with the following principles:
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Provide clear, accessible, and transparent information while respecting the privacy of all parties
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Respect that our perspectives may be based on different world views
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Seek Indigenous perspectives during the consultation process, be open to understanding the interests and knowledge of Indigenous groups, and strive to incorporate them into our work
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Build strong working relationships between Indigenous groups and the port authority to allow for meaningful dialogue
Along with these principles, the port authority recognizes the importance of the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and is committed to aligning with the federal Principles Respecting the Government of Canada’s Relationship with Indigenous Peoples within its mandate provided for in the Canada Marine Act
