{"id":10067,"date":"2026-02-11T09:00:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T14:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/?p=10067"},"modified":"2026-02-10T16:24:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T21:24:35","slug":"anchoring-today-building-tomorrow-a-renewed-vision-for-economic-reconciliation-between-indigenous-peoples-and-quebec","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/en\/anchoring-today-building-tomorrow-a-renewed-vision-for-economic-reconciliation-between-indigenous-peoples-and-quebec\/","title":{"rendered":"Anchoring Today, Building Tomorrow: A Renewed Vision for Economic Reconciliation Between Indigenous Peoples and Quebec!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>On February 3 and 4, the Grand Economic Circle of Indigenous Peoples and Quebec (GECIPQ) held the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/en\/anchoring-today-building-tomorrow\/\">Anchoring Today, Building Tomorrow<\/a>\u00a0event\u00a0at the Hotel Le Bonne Entente in Quebec City!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This event brought together more than\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">300 participants, including Indigenous and Quebec economic, political, and business\u00a0players<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The extensive program featured\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nearly 30\u00a0panelists and speakers\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">who\u00a0took stock of\u00a0economic reconciliation in Quebec\u00a0by\u00a0reviewing successes and lessons learned in recent years,\u00a0identifying\u00a0ongoing challenges, and collectively reflecting on priorities and\u00a0objectives\u00a0for the future<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;469777462&quot;:[4992],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10028\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10028\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10028\" src=\"https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Creditphoto_AnnieHervieux_Participantes-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Creditphoto_AnnieHervieux_Participantes-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Creditphoto_AnnieHervieux_Participantes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Creditphoto_AnnieHervieux_Participantes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Creditphoto_AnnieHervieux_Participantes-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10028\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture credit: Annie Hervieux photographe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW227286763 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW227286763 BCX0\">FEBRUARY 3 | ANCHORING TODAY<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW227286763 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first day allowed us to assess the progress made in\u00a0terms of\u00a0economic reconciliation between Indigenous Peoples and Quebec, as\u00a0observed\u00a0by the Grand Economic Circle since 2021. During the morning\u2019s review, three key findings\u00a0emerged:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More than 110 businesses and organizations<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0have made\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">over 230 commitments<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to economic reconciliation\u00a0as part of\u00a0the movement since its launch.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eight events<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0have been organized across Quebec, including a launch event, five regional economic circles, an annual\u00a0gathering, and the current event.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More than half<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of the participating organizations have\u00a0observed\u00a0a tangible improvement in\u00a0terms of\u00a0relations and\u00a0trusting atmosphere\u00a0with Indigenous communities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nearly two-thirds<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of the participating organizations plan to strengthen or formalize their partnerships with Indigenous communities and businesses,\u00a0demonstrating\u00a0a clear commitment to building long-term relationships.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10052\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10052\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10052 \" src=\"https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSD0258-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSD0258-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSD0258-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSD0258-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSD0258-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSD0258-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture credit: Annie Hervieux photographe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The day continued with a panel discussion featuring former\u00a0hosts\u00a0of Regional Economic Circles. The discussions highlighted the tangible outcomes of these major events: lasting collaborations, mutual learning, but also the very\u00a0real challenges\u00a0related to\u00a0transforming commitments into long-term partnerships.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At 1:30 p.m., a panel of\u00a0players\u00a0involved in economic reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples shared their field observations and successful projects. Through concrete examples, they revealed the challenges\u00a0encountered, the winning approaches, and the lessons learned for transforming commitments into sustainable partnerships.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, a panel including representatives from Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec, Alto, and the\u00a0Commission de la construction du Qu\u00e9bec\u00a0(CCQ) addressed a key issue: how to integrate economic reconciliation into organizational strategy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The day concluded with an evening banquet hosted by TELUS.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10054\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10054\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10054\" src=\"https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC3583-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC3583-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC3583-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC3583-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC3583-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC3583-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10054\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture credit: Annie Hervieux photographe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW60042778 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60042778 BCX0\">FEBRUARY 4<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60042778 BCX0\">\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60042778 BCX0\">BUILDING TOMORROW<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW60042778 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span> <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The second day was decidedly forward-looking. The Honourable Mich\u00e8le Audette, Senator,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">opened the event with a conference marked by sincerity, drawing on her culture and lived experience while establishing essential connections with the historical context and the place of First Nations in Quebec\u2019s economy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10060\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10060\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10060\" src=\"https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC9406-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC9406-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC9406-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC9406-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC9406-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/DSC9406-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10060\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture credit: Annie Hervieux photographe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The morning continued with the\u00a0Indigenous Women\u2019s Leadership\u00a0panel, which featured\u00a0Marie St-Gelais, Monika\u00a0Ille, Catherine Boivin and Tammy Beauvais, four women who are transforming the socioeconomic and entrepreneurial landscape of First Nations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The morning of February 4 concluded with a panel that offered a cross-disciplinary perspective on current realities, persistent challenges, and growth drivers\u00a0that shape\u00a0the socioeconomic future of the communities. By presenting promising projects in education, tourism, housing, economic development and entrepreneurship, the discussions clarified how Quebec businesses and organizations can collaborate concretely and respectfully to support First Nations\u00a0objectives\u00a0and actively contribute to economic reconciliation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At 1:00\u00a0p.m., participants were\u00a0offered\u00a0a presentation on procurement as a\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">strategic\u00a0lever\u00a0for economic reconciliation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Specifically, it aimed to provide Quebec organizations with\u00a0avenues\u00a0for collaborating on procurement with Indigenous organizations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The day concluded with a highly\u00a0anticipated\u00a0exchange between the Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador,\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Francis\u00a0Verreault-Paul<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and his predecessor,\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ghislain Picard<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0who is\u00a0now an associate professor at HEC Montr\u00e9al.\u00a0Together, they had an inspiring\u00a0discussion that strongly reaffirmed the First Nations\u2019 determination to assert\u00a0their<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">place in Quebec\u2019s economy, placing economic and legislative reconciliation at the heart of<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">transformative efforts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10030\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10030\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10030\" src=\"https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Creditphoto_AnnieHervieux_JinnyThibodeauRankin_FrancisVerreaultPaul_GhislainPicard_EveBastien_WaseskonAwashish-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Creditphoto_AnnieHervieux_JinnyThibodeauRankin_FrancisVerreaultPaul_GhislainPicard_EveBastien_WaseskonAwashish-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Creditphoto_AnnieHervieux_JinnyThibodeauRankin_FrancisVerreaultPaul_GhislainPicard_EveBastien_WaseskonAwashish-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Creditphoto_AnnieHervieux_JinnyThibodeauRankin_FrancisVerreaultPaul_GhislainPicard_EveBastien_WaseskonAwashish-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Creditphoto_AnnieHervieux_JinnyThibodeauRankin_FrancisVerreaultPaul_GhislainPicard_EveBastien_WaseskonAwashish-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Creditphoto_AnnieHervieux_JinnyThibodeauRankin_FrancisVerreaultPaul_GhislainPicard_EveBastien_WaseskonAwashish-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10030\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture credit: Annie Hervieux photographe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>CLOSING REMARKS<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We would like to\u00a0sincerely thank\u00a0all the participants, panelists and speakers who actively contributed to making this event a turning point for economic reconciliation in Quebec.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our thanks also go out to our sponsors: Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec, Alto, TELUS, CN, First Nations\u00a0Executive Education (FNEE), Pomerleau, and\u00a0the\u00a0RBA Financial Group.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0reflection\u00a0on the pursuit of\u00a0economic reconciliation\u00a0between\u00a0Indigenous Peoples is now\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">anchored today<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0All\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0left is to\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">build tomorrow<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10070\" src=\"https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SPONSORS_ENG-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SPONSORS_ENG-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SPONSORS_ENG-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SPONSORS_ENG-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/grandcercle.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SPONSORS_ENG-1536x864.png 1536w, 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