2022 Indigenous Reconciliation & Connectivity Report

Learn more about TELUS’ reconciliation commitments and actions, and the remarkable outcomes that Indigenous communities are driving.
Indigenous artwork superimposed on a large tree trunk with sky above
TELUS collaborated with
Yahl ‘Aadas (Cori Savard)
, Haida Nation, on the intent, context, and manner of the art used on this page. Photo Credit: Mason Mashon, Saddle Lake Cree Nation. Read about
our commitment to artistic integrity
.
Large sun in the style of Coast Salish art, a symbol of unity and life-giving abundance.

Our reconciliation commitment

TELUS, in partnership with Indigenous Peoples, is committed to progressing the path of reconciliation in a deeply meaningful way, and is dedicated to fulfilling our role and responsibilities in alignment with Indigenous-led frameworks of reconciliation.

Our guiding pillars

Our reconciliation strategy weaves together our strategic intent, TELUS values, and corporate priorities with four guiding pillars where TELUS believes we can enable the greatest outcomes as informed by Indigenous Peoples. It is underpinned by the integration of Indigenous ways of knowing and ethical space into TELUS.
Nine members of the Indigenous Advisory Council gathered together.

Indigenous Advisory Council

Learning from Indigenous voices, TELUS has enlisted the services of experts in their field with lived experience to support our Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan (IRAP). The advisors will contribute strategic guidance on IRAP initiatives and provide their perspectives on how the initiatives can make meaningful progress towards reconciliation. In addition, they will advise TELUS in ongoing relationship development with Indigenous peoples and share Indigenous values and teachings as respected voices of their communities.
Read more about the first four Advisors guiding TELUS’ Reconciliation Action Plan
here
. Details on the IRAP Advisory Council's Terms of Reference are found
here
.

Our Indigenous reconciliation action plan

TELUS is working on the implementation of our first five-year Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan (IRAP), remaining steadfast in our accountability to our Reconciliation commitments. TELUS team members are approaching our goals thoughtfully and respectfully, while ensuring steady progress and innovation in our goals. Our learning journey continues and we have created enhancements to existing goals. We continue to push for innovation and creativity through responding to the needs of Indigenous communities and we have increased the number of goals within our plan. We are pleased to share our Year 1 results.
A canoe filled with paddlers crosses Mamquam Blind Channel in BC
Photo Credit: Mason Mashon, Saddle Lake Cree Nation.
A cellular tower in a field

Enabling connectivity with Indigenous communities

Using TELUS' world-leading technology and passion for creating stronger, healthier communities, we strive to enable the greatest outcomes as informed by Indigenous Peoples.

Supporting Indigenous-led solutions

Learn how TELUS is putting our commitment to social impact into action.

Finding strength in connection

Listening and learning from Indigenous voices.
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TELUS’ commitment to artistic integrity

We are committed to supporting the artistic practices of Indigenous Peoples, while being mindful of the historic role organizations have played in the misappropriation of Indigenous art and culture. We have an obligation and responsibility to ensure that TELUS’ use of Indigenous art in our digital and physical spaces is respectful of Indigenous artists. TELUS works with each artist to ensure that they retain full intellectual property and control over their work.

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