Celebrating National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month, which is meant to honor the diverse First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities here in Canada.
This year’s National Indigenous History Month is particularly significant as it marks the 10-year anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s (TRC) summary report which highlights 94 Calls to Action. These Calls to Action were recommended by the TRC for governments, institutions, and individuals to engage in meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous communities. Although 2025 marks 10 years, only 13 of the Calls to Action have been fulfilled thus far.
Watch our Indigenous Relations Engagement Video to learn more about what we are doing at IPL to promote a greater understating and awareness of the unique history and culture of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
As Canadians, it is important to acknowledge the past and create a future that empowers Indigenous peoples and pays tribute to their continuing contributions. At Inter Pipeline we acknowledge that understanding, respect, and cooperation are the basis for positive lasting relationships with Indigenous communities, and we demonstrate this in many of the regular business activities that we undertake, but there is always room to improve, and a key part of our Indigenous Relations program is to further our employees’ education and participation.Kristen Simpson, SVP & Chief Legal, People & Sustainability Officer
Honouring Indigenous History with Dedicated Awareness Spaces
IPL is committed to fostering continual learning and awareness for Indigenous communities in Canada. Although June marks Indigenous History Awareness Month in Canada, it is important that we are consistently recognizing and reflecting on the history of Indigenous communities and their culture – that is why we’ve decided to take a more permanent approach to honoring our commitments to Indigenous awareness in 2025.
This year, in each IPL office across Alberta and Saskatchewan, a visual representation of IPLs assets will be displayed over a map of the treaty territories and First Nations and Metis communities where we operate. Alongside the map, there will be a land acknowledgement that pays tribute to the Indigenous communities whose land we live and work on.
Also featured in each space will be authentic Indigenous art, literature, and artifacts that have been purchased or loaned for the space. These pieces will each eventually be accompanied by a QR code or an informative book to learn more about where the pieces came from and the meaning behind them. The Indigenous Rooms are meant to be living, so the spaces will evolve as more pieces are curated.
Our Stories
Our Stories
Indigenous Relations
Inter Pipeline respects the cultural diversity of Indigenous Peoples, which adds to the fabric of Canadian society and recognizes the traditional territories and unique rights Indigenous People hold in Canada.
Community Initiatives
At Inter Pipeline, we support programs and initiatives whose goals include building a self-sustaining legacy in the community.
