In Canada, more unmarked graves were found as the tragedy of the residential school system continues to impact the Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island.
Our hearts are with Williams Lake First Nation who have discovered unmarked burials at St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School.
We are committed to honour those that did not make it home, listen to those who survived and continue learning and unlearning, reconciliation, decolonization, and stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities across the globe.
1. Do your part. Read the Truth and Reconciliation Act and take action on the calls to action. Applicable even outside of Canada.
2. Support your local Indigenous community.
3. Volunteer to support Indigenous-focused programs
4. Attend the cultural centres to learn more about their history. Many museums have resident exhibits with Indigenous history.
5. Champion Indigenous team members. Share postings for positions available within your org with new channels. Be a mentor. Help someone work on their interviewing skills or resumes
6. Buy from Indigenous-owned companies
Ishu Kler is a photographer and Social Media Manager at Veza Global. She currently owns and operates a freelance photography company called Ishu Kler Creative where she specializes in branding, portrait and event photography. Born and raised in Vancouver, B.C., her love and passion for photography led Ishu to travel and live in New Delhi, India, where she obtained her Diploma in Photography. She also travelled to Costa Rica in 2015, where she obtained her Certificate in Documentary Photography from Photographers Without Borders.
Kelsey is a passionate Multimedia Designer & Communications Specialist with a diploma in Multimedia Production and over nine years of diverse design experience in different areas of the world including roles within multinational in-house marketing teams Microsoft and Technetix, marketing agencies and freelance. These experiences have led her to develop strong use of design principles, skills in Adobe Creative Cloud, knowledge in motion graphics and video editing, and knowledge in creating effective communication for a wide range of audiences and cultures.
