Reconciliation & Inclusion

Both within our materials and our work with members and the public, we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and Indigenous truth and reconciliation and decolonization. This work will necessarily be built on a commitment to learning and action based on justice, respect and equality.

 

Truth is about our past and our present. Reconciliation is the story of our future.

Our Commitment

 

Through education, we aim to support housing co-ops in creating an equitable environment to ensure inclusion and meaningful access. While some progress has been made, Indigenous peoples in Canada still face racism and discrimination every day.
Our online and in-person courses and resources are designed to be accessible to people from all walks of life. Co-op membership and board membership thrive best when diverse perspectives are actively fostered. The Centre for Co-operative Learning aims to create an inclusive environment that welcomes all perspectives and actively encourages input from diverse community members.
We are actively pushing to ensure that inclusivity becomes the norm in our world. We aim to inspire housing co-ops to be communities that promote and embody equitable access, opportunity, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.

 

 

Territorial Acknowledgement

 

The Co-operative Housing Federation of BC (CHF BC) and the Centre for Co-operative Learning acknowledge and pay our respect to the Indigenous keepers of the traditional and unceded lands upon which our office and many housing co-operatives are situated: the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), sʔəl̀ilwətaʔɬ, (Tsleil-Waututh), WSÁNEĆ (Saanich), and lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen)-speaking Peoples.

Unceded means they were never signed over through treaty rights and still rightfully belong to the nations who have stewarded them since time immemorial. We acknowledge the impact of colonialism and that our presence here today was paved through a system of discriminatory and racist practices. We are committed to honouring, listening and continuously learning from the diverse perspectives of these and other Indigenous Peoples.

 

 

Resources

 

For many people, learning about reconciliation and decolonization can be a difficult and personal process. It can often be difficult to know where to start.

We also work in collaboration with Indigenous communities to support their priorities in this work.

There have been several resources produced in recent years on this topic. Here are some to get you started.

 

 

Truth and Reconciliation

 

 

Anti-racism/DEI

 

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