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A Showcase of Indigenous Innovation and Success: RBC's A Chosen Journey Report


TORONTO, June 18, 2018 /CNW/ - RBC is pleased to announce the release of the newest edition of A Chosen Journey: RBC Indigenous Partnership report. Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the report highlights a diverse range of success stories from within Indigenous communities across Canada, from community programs and entrepreneurial initiatives, to skills development and new employment opportunities.

The report was launched by RBC in 2008 in response to a challenge by the Assembly of First Nations to corporate Canada to partner with Indigenous communities. A Chosen Journey has been issued annually since, highlighting the many successful collaborations that continue to grow between Indigenous peoples and RBC.

"In this report, we are reaffirming our commitment to Indigenous societies by putting action into reconciliation, helping to remove systemic barriers and support success for Indigenous people and communities," said Dale Sturges, National Director, Indigenous Financial Services Group, RBC. "This report represents just a handful of the many projects and initiatives in a number of areas, including access to financial services, community and social development, employment and education, and procurement."

Through a broad and diverse spectrum of stories showcasing individual and community efforts, this year's report highlights inspiring individuals and notable projects that are having a positive impact such as:

The report also includes RBC-spearheaded initiatives that have been specifically designed to support Indigenous communities and individuals, such as:

Other stories focus on younger generation RBC employees and award recipients committed to promoting the principles of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and academia. For example, 27-year-old RBC Law Group articling student, Caitlin Tolley, recently received an Emerging Leaders Award from the Public Policy Forum for her work as an advocate for Indigenous people. Dylan Allary, a Métis Nation citizen, was RBC's first hire out of the Indigenous Talent Development Program. Michael Polak, a member of RBC's Global Diversity & Inclusion Group, talks about his participation with RBC's latest Diversathon.

"Indigenous groups and individuals have achieved some remarkable successes in helping their communities and businesses," Sturges said. "We are proud to be playing a role in supporting the tremendous work of talented people who are committed to improving the social, economic and physical well-being of their communities."

The complete set of success stories can be found by clicking on A Chosen Journey: RBC Indigenous Partnership Report at rbc.com/achosenjourney.

About RBC Indigenous Financial Services Group
For more than 100 years, RBC has been building strong relationships with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities across Canada. We are committed to serving Indigenous governments, communities, organizations, businesses and individuals by creating opportunities for sustainable economic development through access to banking and capital, community and social development, employment, education and training and procurement. RBC also provides donations and grants that support Indigenous interests. More information is available at rbcroyalbank.com/aboriginal.

SOURCE RBC Royal Bank


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