Welcome | Aaniin | ᑕᑕᐊᐧᐤ | Shé:kon | Tan’si
The heart of Indigenous Initiatives Cultural Competency Training is a Relationship built on the concept of Trust, Friendship, and Mutual Respect.
Our Mission
Indigenous Initiatives, founded by Sherry Saevil, is deeply rooted in Indigenous values and wisdoms and built on a foundation of Indigenous ways of knowing and being. Facilitating a vision for the future that everyone can agree on; building a shared framework for measuring progress towards that change; and improving relationships, collaboration and communication to better implement our intentions.
“It begins with a vision of reconciliation and measuring all that we do against whether it will allow us to meet that vision.”
– Senator Murray Sinclair, Chief Commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
How We Can Work Together
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Facilitation
Leaning on education and lived experiences, Sherry creates a path forward in regard to Truth and Reconciliation for groups, educators and corporations.
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Keynote Speaking
As a sought-after International speaker, Sherry shares stories about the power of introductions as a gateway to our personal truths and encourages audiences to consider diversity and inclusion into the future view of their organization, industry and country.
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Advisory
Sherry provides advice and consultation on issues affecting Indigenous people locally, provincially and nationally. She is passionate about effecting meaningful change within communities.
Meet Sherry
Sherry Saevil is a Cree woman from Treaty 6 with over 30 years experience in and a passionate advocate for Indigenous issues. She is an International keynote speaker and has participated and advised on key National events.
Sherry has been recognized for her work through various awards:
Canada 150 Award for her contribution in supporting reconciliation of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians in Halton
YMCA Peace Medal nomination, recognized by the Canadian Federation of University Women for outstanding achievement for 100 Years / 100 Women
Paul Harris Fellow through the Rotary Club in developing significant understanding and friendly relations in Halton
Sherry continues to develop, consult and implement a variety of transformative educational initiatives at the Halton Catholic District School Board by providing professional development to all staff, introducing Indigenous Elders, Artists, performers, Traditional Knowledge Keepers to our school while and encouraging teachers to embed Indigenous ways of knowing into the curriculum.
