Land acknowledgment
We respectfully acknowledge that KPMG offices across Turtle Island (North America) are located on the traditional, treaty and unceded territories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Indigenous Peoples share a sacred relation with the land and this land acknowledgment is the first step in learning about our history and taking action toward reconciliation.
Our Truth and Reconciliation 2023 Impact Report
We are proud to report on our progress in our Truth and Reconciliation 2023 Impact Report. This report describes our activities in support of truth and reconciliation throughout 2023, including deepened investments and strengthened programs, as well as the collective impact we’ve made with our people, our clients and our communities in alignment with our formal commitments.
A call to action
With Call to Action No. 92, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada called on corporate Canada “to adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a reconciliation framework and to apply its principles, norms, and standards to corporate policy and core operational activities involving Indigenous Peoples and their lands and resources.”
With this Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan, KPMG in Canada is formally answering that call.
We do this not only because — as a professional services and accounting firm — we are committed to a healthy and vibrant market-based economy, which is in turn dependent on healthy and vibrant people. We do it because it is just and right.
And just as there can be no reconciliation without truth, we believe there can be no meaningful action without a plan. As it is said: what gets measured, gets done. This plan is backed by clear KPIs that will allow us to track our progress, on which we will report annually.
The plan will also engage our entire firm, not simply an individual or two. This is by design. Among our core values are doing things together, for better. These values bind us as individuals and as a firm, but we also believe they are universal.
We therefore call on our colleagues, corporate peers and the people of Canada to do their part. Truth and Reconciliation is a collective journey and a shared responsibility. We all have a role to play.
This plan isn’t the first step KPMG in Canada has taken on this journey, nor will it be the last. But we mean it to be a big one — and bigger than ourselves. That, we believe, will be the true measure of its success.
As a member of the Shawanaga First Nation and of mixed ancestry, KPMG in Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan is a source of accomplishment, purpose and pride for me. I feel incredibly fortunate to be a leader at a firm making these strides and commitments.
Our vision and mission
Our vision is to make a widespread impact in advancing Truth and Reconciliation by co-creating strong, sustainable and respectful relationships with Indigenous Peoples; by dedicating resources and making investments that advance knowledge; and by enabling empowerment and equal opportunity for Indigenous Peoples to build prosperity for current and future generations.
Our mission is to advance an equitable and inclusive culture where Indigenous Peoples have sufficient supports to thrive and achieve their professional goals. We will do this by educating and raising awareness of the truth about the shared history of our country, building allyship, and serving as a trusted and active contributor in Indigenous communities and organizations to contribute to positive and sustainable socio-economic benefits.
Pillar 1 – Advancing an equitable and inclusive culture
Addressing bias and barriers to advance an equitable and inclusive culture where Indigenous Peoples are supported, can thrive, and achieve their professional goals.
Aligned to TRC Call to Action No. 92:
Ensure equitable access to jobs, training and education opportunities, and that Indigenous communities gain long-term sustainable benefits from economic development projects.
Goal 1 – Equitable and inclusive workspaces
Continually foster an equitable and inclusive workplace that honours and celebrates Indigenous history, culture and traditions while supporting the needs and values of Indigenous professionals.
Goal 2 – Recruitment, advancement and growth
Engage and empower Indigenous Peoples to thrive in the workplace and successfully achieve their professional goals.
Pillar 2 – Building allyship
Building allyship with Indigenous Peoples by raising awareness about the truth of our shared history internally, with clients and in corporate Canada to inspire their action toward reconciliation.
Aligned to TRC Call to Action No. 92:
Provide education on Indigenous history and training in intercultural competency, conflict resolution, human rights and anti-racism.
Goal 3 – Commit, engage and inspire!
Commit sustainable resources and build mutually respectful relationships with Indigenous organizations as we strive to effect positive change that inspires our people, our communities and corporate Canada.
Goal 4 – Education and awareness
Engender change by educating and raising awareness of the truth of our shared history and the importance of advancing reconciliation in ways that help engage our people to take ownership.
Pillar 3 – Being a trusted and active contributor to Indigenous development and empowerment
Continuously engage and collaborate with Indigenous communities and organizations to positively contribute to sustainable socio-economic benefits for Indigenous Peoples.
Aligned to TRC Call to Action No. 92:
Ensure equitable access to jobs, training and education opportunities, and that Indigenous communities gain long-term sustainable benefits from economic development projects.
Commit to meaningful consultation and respectful relationships, and to obtaining the free, prior and informed consent of Indigenous Peoples before proceeding with those economic development projects.
Goal 5 – Collaboration and sponsorship
Develop meaningful collaborations through authentic engagement with Indigenous communities and organizations to support and sponsor their initiatives and activities.
Goal 6 – Economic empowerment
Contribute to growing and advancing the Indigenous economy by creating opportunities that enable economic empowerment and generate meaningful economic and societal outcomes for Indigenous Peoples, communities and businesses.
About our Truth and Reconciliation Action Plan
This plan was developed in consultation with various internal and external groups, including: KPMG’s National Indigenous Peoples Network, Indigenous clients and communities, and Acosys, an Indigenous-owned, Indigenous-led consulting firm, which worked with KPMG to align the plan to Indigenous frameworks of reconciliation, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
About the artist
A Mi’gmaq artist born and raised on the shores of the Restigouche River, Tracey Metallic’s talent found expression as a founding member of Pugwalesg, a Mi’gmaq women’s hand drum group. Tracey’s career in painting was launched as a therapeutic outlet, painting cartoon characters for her grandchildren. Upon sharing her work on social media, Tracey began receiving requests for abstract paintings. These initial pieces evolved with confidence into her own designs.
When her brush touched the canvas, a bright spark was lit. She connected immediately and has been creating ever since. Tracey’s artwork reflects much of her own journey in life and she believes that everyone is on their own journey looking to better their lives and to put everything they have experienced into retrospect.
Residing in her home community of Listuguj, in the territory of Gespe’gewa’gi, Tracey holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Work from St. Thomas University and a Masters of Social Work from Wilfred Laurier University. You can find Tracey’s work at traceymetallic.com.
