Indigenous Reconciliation

Today marks 10 years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) released its final report, a landmark document that further exposed the harmful legacy of residential schools. It shared Survivors’ experiences and laid out principles for reconciliation, documenting the persisting legacy of colonialism and the harms and intergenerational suffering Indigenous peoples carry.

TORONTO – Today, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC), and the Indigenous Human Rights Program (a partnership between Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC) and the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC)) released a guide and two fact sheets, to address anti-Indigenous discrimination and harassment in retail. These resources provide practical human rights information to retailers and Indigenous people (shoppers or retail staff members) on recognizing, preventing, and remedying anti-Indigenous discrimination and harassment in retail settings.

ContentsThe Ontario Human Rights Code What is a poisoned environment? How can I recognize anti-Indigenous discrimination in my business? What can I do?  

ContentsThe Ontario Human Rights Code How can I recognize anti-Indigenous discrimination while shopping?  Using a Status card or other Indigenous documentation What can I do if I think I’ve experienced discrimination?  

Contents1. Introduction2. Definitions3. Ontario’s Human Rights Code4. Discrimination in retail settings5. Guidance to create safe retail spaces for Indigenous people and prevent discrimination