Connectivity
Hummingbird • Milita’j
Collaborate with Indigenous governments and organizations to deliver advanced broadband connectivity to Indigenous communities within our serving area.
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Enabling social outcomes
Turtle • Migjigj
Develop and expand programs that look beyond connectivity to enable communities for longer-term prosperity and success, underpinned by our team’s passion for creating stronger, healthier communities.
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Cultural responsiveness and relationships
Butterfly • Mimiges
Listen, learn and understand how TELUS can meet unique needs and build meaningful relationships. Ensure a culturally responsive customer experience for Indigenous customers.
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Economic reconciliation
Spirit Bear • Mui’n
Support sustainable economic participation and growth for Indigenous Peoples through involvement in TELUS’ business.
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TELUS’ principles for Indigenous engagement
TELUS recognizes Aboriginal Title and Rights and Treaty Rights*, as well as the unique culture and governance of individual Indigenous nations and communities.
- TELUS understands that Indigenous Peoples of Canada are comprised of nations and governments who have constitutionally protected Aboriginal Title and Rights
- TELUS actively seeks to collaborate with Indigenous governments; listening, learning, and integrating their perspectives throughout the development, design, and implementation of projects impacting Indigenous Peoples and lands
- TELUS works closely with communities to ensure we carry out our activities and relations in a culturally appropriate and environmentally sensitive manner
TELUS’ 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.
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 10 Principles of Reconciliation and the 94 Calls to Action
- United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
- Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls 231 Calls for Justice
- Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations certification process through the Canadian Council of Indigenous Business
Acknowledgements
Tracey Metallic
Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation
A Mi’gmaq artist born and raised on the shores of the Restigouche River. Tracey began her career in painting in 2015 as a form of therapy by creating cartoon characters for her grandchildren. After sharing her work on social media, she began receiving requests for abstract paintings, which ultimately led to the development of her own unique designs.
When her brush touched the canvas a bright spark was ignited, and she knew she had found her niche and has been creating art ever since. Her artwork gained rapid popularity, and she has collaborated with major corporations and notable figures such as Ryan Reynolds, who shared her work on his Instagram through a mutual collaboration. Presently, she is concentrating on expanding her business by incorporating her designs into fashion items like handbags, wallets, luggage, and clothing.
Most recently her artwork drew the attention of the prestigious DPA Group for the Pre-Golden Globes Gifting Suites and she was invited to present her merchandise to celebrities in Los Angeles in January 2024. She is now focused on establishing a physical store to exhibit her artwork and to sell her products both in-store and online.
Tracey’s artwork mirrors her personal life journey, and she believes that everyone is on their own path, striving to improve their lives and to reflect on their experiences. Currently residing in her home community of Listuguj, in the territory of Gespe’gewagi, Tracey holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Work from St. Thomas University, as well as a Masters Degree from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Vincent Design Inc.
Vincent Design Inc. is an Indigenous-led creative agency in Winnipeg, M.B., specializing in graphic and website design and development. Since 2007, led by Founder and Creative Director, Shaun Vincent, Vincent Design has been creating strategies and products that connect your brand with your customers and allow you to see your ideas take shape.
With dedication, exploration, and drive to help their clients’ organizations grow, they’ve established themselves as a leading design and marketing agency, where their team approach to workflow and availability to clients sets them apart from the competition.
Stef & Ethan
Stef and Ethan are a Toronto-based photography team specializing in commercial and editorial portraiture with a lifestyle approach. Stefanie Neves and Ethan Mitchell met during photo school and started helping each other on assignments, which later evolved into a seamless 10 year+ long collaboration. Ethan’s connection to land and water, rooted in his Mohawk heritage, informs both their personal and professional lives together. Combining Stef’s editorial taste with Ethan’s technical know-how the two create work that is authentic and intentional, offering refined yet approachable visuals.
Their client list include: Native Men’s Residence (Na-Me-Res), Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto, The University of Toronto, TD Bank, The Globe and Mail, and more.
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.
In 2024, expanding on our commitment to artistic integrity, we declared that we will not use AI technology to create or replicate the art of or imagery of Indigenous Peoples.