Today, TELUS released its fifth annual Indigenous Reconciliation & Connectivity Report, detailing how the company is on track or exceeding its reconciliation commitments and announcing a new goal to incorporate Indigenous perspectives into its data ethics and artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. The 2023 report features artwork by Indigenous creators Johnny Ketlo III of Nadleh Whut’en and Ryan Dickie of Fort Nelson First Nation, and includes dozens of inspiring stories about how Indigenous Peoples are harnessing the limitless possibilities of TELUS’ world-leading connectivity and investments to improve education outcomes, revitalize language, increase economic participation and drive long-term prosperity in their communities and beyond.
Included in the 2023 report are clear examples of how corporations can advance reconciliation across Canada through thoughtful procurement, recruitment and workforce-development strategies. For its leadership in economic reconciliation, TELUS was recently honoured with the Indigenomics 10 to Watch Award, which recognizes businesses, partnerships and initiatives who are leading the way toward a $100 billion Indigenous economy.
In 2021, TELUS became the first technology company in Canada to launch a public Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan, embracing its corporate responsibility in this area and ensuring accountability for its strategic targets.
TELUS’ Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan is built on four pillars with measurable targets and timelines. Key milestones for 2023 include:
- Connectivity: 120 additional Indigenous lands connected to advanced broadband technology between 2022 and 2023, in partnership with Indigenous governments.
- Enabling social outcomes: $2 million committed to support Indigenous-led organizations focused on mental health and well-being; language and cultural revitalization; access to education; and community building through the Indigenous Communities Fund
- Cultural responsiveness and relationships: More than 700,000 students and educators engaged through the TELUS-funded Digital Witness Blanket project, which explores the legacy of residential schools in Canada through Indigenous experiences, perspectives and artifacts.
- Economic reconciliation: 1 new commitment announced to incorporate Indigenous perspectives into TELUS’ AI and data ethics strategy
To learn more about TELUS’ commitment to reconciliation and to read the 2023 Indigenous Reconciliation and Connectivity Report, visit telus.com/reconciliation.
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TELUS Expands Reconciliation Commitments To Include AI In 5th Annual TELUS Indigenous Reconciliation & Connectivity Report
Today, TELUS released its fifth annual Indigenous Reconciliation & Connectivity Report, detailing how the company is on track or exceeding its reconciliation commitments and announcing a new goal to incorporate Indigenous perspectives into its data ethics and artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. The 2023 report features artwork by Indigenous creators Johnny Ketlo III of Nadleh Whut’en and Ryan Dickie of Fort Nelson First Nation, and includes dozens of inspiring stories about how Indigenous Peoples are harnessing the limitless possibilities of TELUS’ world-leading connectivity and investments to improve education outcomes, revitalize language, increase economic participation and drive long-term prosperity in their communities and beyond.
Included in the 2023 report are clear examples of how corporations can advance reconciliation across Canada through thoughtful procurement, recruitment and workforce-development strategies. For its leadership in economic reconciliation, TELUS was recently honoured with the Indigenomics 10 to Watch Award, which recognizes businesses, partnerships and initiatives who are leading the way toward a $100 billion Indigenous economy.
In 2021, TELUS became the first technology company in Canada to launch a public Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan, embracing its corporate responsibility in this area and ensuring accountability for its strategic targets.
TELUS’ Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan is built on four pillars with measurable targets and timelines. Key milestones for 2023 include:
To learn more about TELUS’ commitment to reconciliation and to read the 2023 Indigenous Reconciliation and Connectivity Report, visit telus.com/reconciliation.
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