Our reconciliation journey

The Canadian Climate Institute has implemented several organizational changes to support Indigenous reconciliation, including hiring a Director of Indigenous Research, establishing cultural leave, and adopting an equity analysis framework. The Institute has integrated Indigenous Knowledge systems into its approach, applying the '4 R’s of Indigenous Research' (respect, relevance, reciprocity, and responsibility) and developing an Indigenous peer review process. Its research efforts include partnerships with Indigenous organizations on topics such as clean energy and permafrost thaw, and the launch of an Indigenous climate case studies program to amplify Indigenous-led research. Ongoing goals include increasing Indigenous representation across the organization and establishing formal Indigenous competencies and standards for staff.

• The Canadian Climate Institute has implemented internal organizational policies to support Indigenous staff and representation, including the creation of a cultural leave policy for traditional practices and the appointment of a Director, Indigenous Research.
• The Institute has adopted specific research frameworks and standards to ensure reconciliation and equity, including the '4 R’s of Indigenous Research' (respect, relevance, reciprocity, and responsibility) and a peer review process designed to move beyond 'do no harm'.

APA

Dion, J., Jenkins, J., Wale, J., & Shallard, M. (n.d.). Our reconciliation journey. Canadian Climate Institute. https://climateinstitute.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CCI-Reconciliation-Journey.pdf

Chicago

Dion, Jason, James Jenkins, Janna Wale, and Maria Shallard. Our reconciliation journey. Canadian Climate Institute, n.d. https://climateinstitute.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CCI-Reconciliation-Journey.pdf.

Wikipedia

{{cite report |last1=Dion |first1=Jason |last2=Jenkins |first2=James |last3=Wale |first3=Janna |last4=Shallard |first4=Maria |title=Our reconciliation journey |publisher=Canadian Climate Institute |url=https://climateinstitute.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CCI-Reconciliation-Journey.pdf |access-date=23 October 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@techreport{dionndour, author = {Dion, Jason and Jenkins, James and Wale, Janna and Shallard, Maria}, title = {{Our reconciliation journey}}, institution = {Canadian Climate Institute}, url = {https://climateinstitute.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CCI-Reconciliation-Journey.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }