At SaskTel, reconciliation is an ongoing journey built on relationships, learning, accountability, and action. Were committed to integrating Indigenous perspectives throughout our business and creating meaningful opportunities for Indigenous Peoples, communities, businesses, employees, and future generations.

Our goals are to be an employer of choice for Indigenous talent, advance Indigenous economic participation and procurement, support digital inclusion and connectivity, and contribute to meaningful reconciliation through measurable actions. By working collaboratively with Indigenous communities, organizations, and businesses, we strive to create lasting social, cultural, and economic benefits for the province we serve.

Read our Indigenous Engagement Strategy (PDF).

Our Four Pillars of Focus

Our Indigenous Engagement Strategy includes four pillars of focus.

Ways of Doing: Indigenous Procurement & Economic Reconciliation

We're committed to advancing Indigenous economic reconciliation by creating opportunities for Indigenous businesses to participate in our supply chain, strengthening relationships with Indigenous suppliers, and supporting long-term economic growth across Saskatchewan.

Our commitment extends beyond procurement. We continue to support connectivity and digital inclusion by expanding telecommunications infrastructure and services in Indigenous and northern communities, helping create opportunities for economic participation, education, healthcare, and community development. Learn more

Ways of Knowing: Education

We're committed to creating a workplace where employees can continue learning about Indigenous histories, cultures, perspectives, and worldviews. This includes building awareness of Treaties, Métis history, Truth and Reconciliation, Indigenous cultures across Saskatchewan, and the lasting relationships Indigenous Peoples have with the land.

By strengthening understanding and awareness, we're better able to serve our customers, support our communities, and foster a more inclusive workplace.

Ways of Being: Our People

We strive to be an employer of choice for Indigenous individuals in our province. We focus on attracting, retaining, and developing our team while also encouraging Indigenous youth to further their education and align their talents with SaskTel.

The SaskTel Indigenous Employee Network (SIEN) plays a key role in advancing cultural awareness, supporting employees, and fostering connection throughout the organization. SIEN members help create opportunities for learning, community involvement, and employee engagement while serving as ambassadors for Indigenous inclusion at SaskTel.

Ways of Connecting: Our Community

We're committed to partnering with Indigenous communities, organizations, educational institutions, and community leaders to support initiatives that create positive and lasting impacts across Saskatchewan.

We support Indigenous community-driven programs and events that celebrate culture, promote education, encourage youth leadership, and strengthen community well-being, including:

• SaskTel's Indigenous Youth Awards, which celebrate the greatest achievements and qualities of our Indigenous youth. Since the awards were established with the Wicihitowin Foundation in 1997, SaskTel has proudly been the title sponsor. Learn about the awards and nomination process.
• National Indigenous Peoples Day initiatives and celebrations.
• National Day for Truth & Reconciliation: Orange Shirt Day activities and events across the province.
• SIEN's Winter Clothing Drive, supporting community schools and people in need.
• Community partnerships, sponsorships, and engagement initiatives that support Indigenous culture, education, leadership, economic participation, and community development across Saskatchewan.
• SIEN's Greeting Card Program, which provides funding back to participating schools through Indigenous student artwork.Want to learn more about the program or purchase cards? We'd love to hear from you. Contact us at sien.mail@sasktel.com.