7.2 SERVING INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES Electricity Canada and its members are committed to engaging with and serving Indigenous communities. Electricity Canada’s Commitment to Serving Indigenous Communities Electricity Canada and its members are committed to working with the Indigenous Peoples of Canada to advance the following goals: •
Nurture meaningful long-term relationships
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Enhance mutually beneficial economic relationships and business opportunities
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Further consider and reflect Indigenous perspectives in the activities of Electricity Canada and its members
National Principles for Engagement of Indigenous Peoples Electricity Canada and its members have committed to adhere to the following principles to build more positive and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous communities. Respect Indigenous culture, traditional values, and rights Respect the culture of all Indigenous Peoples, their interests, values, practices, beliefs, traditional knowledge, and Indigenous and Treaty rights recognized and affirmed under the 1982 Constitution Act. Nurture constructive relationships Seek to establish and nurture constructive long-term relationships with Indigenous Peoples based on mutual respect, trust, collaboration, and accountability. Enhance communications Promote fair, timely, transparent, reciprocal, and meaningful communications with Indigenous Peoples. Foster Indigenous capacity building Work collaboratively to support programs and initiatives such as education, mentorship, skills training, and employment.
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