Reconciliation is not a destination—it’s a continuous journey that calls for courage, collaboration and commitment. We remain dedicated to honouring and learning from Indigenous voices, cultures and histories.
Reconciliation Action Plan
Inherent in our organization’s Social Purpose—to create inclusive, resilient and sustainable communities—is the need to advance reconciliation. Our Reconciliation Action Plan is built on five key pillars, each designed to foster meaningful progress and collaboration, covering our most impactful areas of influence. The pillars are ordered to be cumulative, each building on the foundational outcomes of the previous.
1. Truth before reconciliation
Deepen and promote understanding of our shared histories with Indigenous groups and inspire meaningful action.
Led by Executive Sponsor Aran Clarke, Interim Chief Administration Officer.
Indigenous mapping of portfolio
Identify the Indigenous lands on which our properties are built or operate. Compile and publicly share a resource about the land, its cultural significance and our shared histories with Indigenous people.
Employee engagement and education
Continue, strengthen and formalize our existing initiatives to engage employees in reconciliation. Create a structured approach to track participation and deepen employee engagement in year-round Indigenous learning opportunities and annual recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
2. Embed reconciliation internally
Integrate the principles of reconciliation into our policies, processes and practices to end the colonial legacies that prevent meaningful inclusion.
Led by Executive Sponsor Aran Clarke, Interim Chief Administration Officer.
Policies and processes
Implement expert review recommendations by assessing existing policies, identifying gaps and updating where needed to strengthen reconciliation efforts within our operations.
Recruitment and hiring
Strengthen Indigenous inclusion in hiring and career development by enhancing outreach, increasing representation and fostering a workplace culture where Indigenous employees feel valued and supported. This work connects directly with our updated Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework, launched in April 2025.
Corporate giving
Create a strategically-aligned impact giving approach, with one of the focus areas being long-term, measurable investments in charitable organizations benefitting Indigenous groups.
Employee onboarding
Incorporate the Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Mapping Guide into the onboarding process to ensure new employees can actively participate in our reconciliation journey.
Board engagement and education
Explore opportunities for deeper engagement with our Board of Directors, including sharing completed projects and facilitating in-depth learning.
3. Deepen our tribute to the land and Indigenous histories
Acknowledge and celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions and histories of Indigenous Peoples where we build, own and operate our properties.
Led by Executive Sponsors Kerri Jackson, Senior Vice President, Property Management (existing properties) and Craig Watters, Chief Development Officer (new properties).
Indigenous artwork
Acknowledge Indigenous histories of our properties through public art and other meaningful additions to our managed and newly built spaces, where they create impact and hold significance.
Tenant engagement
Embed authentic Indigenous content into tenant events. This includes prioritizing Indigenous owned businesses, recognizing significant dates such as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and creating meaningful opportunities for tenant engagement with Indigenous perspectives.
Indigenous procurement
Incorporate support of Indigenous-owned businesses, as part of a wider sustainable procurement program.
4. Build relationships
Build relationships with Indigenous groups based on mutual respect and guided by the principle of self-determination.
Led by Executive Sponsors Craig Watters, Chief Development Officer, Lindsay Brand, Chief Investment Officer & Arif Rahemtulla, Chief Construction Officer.
Participation in key events
Engage in Indigenous-led conferences, cultural gatherings and business forums to foster authentic relationships and demonstrate long-term commitment.
Outreach and relationship-building
Establish and maintain meaningful connections with Indigenous communities near where we build, own and operate.
Engagement on new development
Incorporate Indigenous perspectives and find ways to honour Indigenous history through early engagement.
5. Partner for impact
Develop mutually beneficial partnerships with Indigenous groups, leveraging our business model towards achieving meaningful and lasting reconciliation impact.
Led by Executive Sponsors Craig Watters, Chief Development Officer, Lindsay Brand, Chief Investment Officer & Arif Rahemtulla, Chief Construction Officer.
Explore partnership models
Assess opportunities for meaningful collaboration and partnership, such as joint ventures, mentorship and training support, Indigenous investment partnerships or impact funds.
Indigenous mapping
As part of our Reconciliation Action Plan, Concert Properties created an Indigenous Mapping Guide and interactive web module (see below) to acknowledge and identify the traditional territories where our properties are located. Created as a resource for our team, partners and community members, it is intended to honour Indigenous histories, foster deeper understanding and inspire meaningful action.
This guide reflects our commitment to understanding and honouring the cultural heritage of the Indigenous Peoples whose lands we call home.Christine Bergeron, President & Chief Executive Officer
Concert Properties’ Commitment to Reconciliation
The next step for us to take meaningful action is to implement our Reconciliation Action Plan and continue to move forward in this journey that demands ongoing effort, empathy and collaboration. Our dedication is to create inclusive communities that reflect our shared values and histories, fostering genuine partnerships and meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities.
Concert Properties’ two main offices are located in Vancouver and Toronto. In Vancouver, we acknowledge hat our office is on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. In Toronto, our office is located within the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat Peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit.