The Path Forward: Climate, Inclusion and Indigenous Reconciliation

Two things must happen simultaneously and urgently for the future of our country: healing the land and healing the relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Over the decades, both land and relationships have been sorely tested, neglected, and abused in Canada.

For future generations to prosper in Canada, we must steward the environment responsibly and advance healthy, respectful relationships between all who call it home.

Join Deloitte executives Anne-Marie Ethier and Jason Rasevych in a discussion that centers around actions to successfully advance your sustainability and climate goals as well as Indigenous reconciliation.

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Jason Rasevych, Partner, National Indigenous Client Services Lead

Jason Rasevych is an Anishinaabe from Ginoogaming First Nation and has 20 years of marketing, finance, strategy, governance, economic development experience with various First Nations across Canada. In 2018, he was recognized as one of Canada’s Top Economic Developers and has secured more than $150 million for capital projects, legacy infrastructure, and business expansion with Indigenous groups. Jason has deep knowledge of Indigenous rights and the resource sector through his involvement in complex negotiations between First Nations, Industry and Government. He has led Indigenous groups to precedent setting agreements in the mining, forestry, energy, and broadband sectors resulting in equity for Indigenous peoples in natural resources and ownership of enabling infrastructure. In 2019, he co-founded the Anishnawbe Business Professional Association to advocate for the inclusion of Indigenous business in pursuit of economic reconciliation in Canada. Jason also leads Deloitte’s Indigenous Trust service line which has 17 reoccurring engagements, supports First Nations and Trustees to manage over $500 million in invested funds, and supports the growth, education and development of First Nations and its members.