Indigenous leaders urge corporations to support Indigenous businesses beyond symbolic gestures on Orange Shirt Day.

Orange Shirt Day, or Truth and Reconciliation Day, is observed on September 30 to honor Indigenous residential school survivors. Indigenous leaders Geena Jackson and Chelsee-Marie Pettit urge corporations to move beyond symbolic gestures, advocating for genuine support of Indigenous businesses and long-term partnerships. They highlight the need for equitable access to capital, as Indigenous businesses face significant funding disparities, and call for meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities.

September 20, 2024
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