Pillar 6: Governance and leadership
Enbridge is committed to the creation and support of governance and leadership structures that focus on embedding and promoting accountability for Indigenous engagement and inclusion across the organization. We commit to leading by example and hold each other accountable for the commitments we make on our reconciliation pathway forward.
Our commitments
| Focus | Commitment | Details | Goal | Timeline |
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| Cultural awareness | Conduct Sharing or Talking Circles with Indigenous colleagues and Executive Leadership Team to provide opportunities for continued learning, education and support. |
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Ongoing |
New commitment
Refreshed commitment
2022 - 2024 progress and outcomes
Spotlight:
Indigenous Advisory Group
A commitment to engagement, constructive dialogue and reflection, and the continued journey towards reconciliation.
As part of its commitments outlined in the 2022 IRAP, Enbridge pledged to establish an Indigenous Advisory Group (IAG) to provide advice and Indigenous and/or Tribal insight to executive management.
The IAG was to be geographically diverse, representing a wide range of regions, Indigenous groups and perspectives.
Over the past two years, the IAG has been formed, consisting of seven members from across Turtle Island.
The members are cultural, spiritual and Indigenous leaders of various ages, with diverse professional and personal backgrounds, as well as differing perspectives and worldviews. Together, they bring a holistic, lifecycle-focused approach to engagement, development and reconciliation.
The IAG meets with members of Enbridge’s Senior Vice President Steering Committee—each of whom oversees various Enbridge business units—approximately four to six times per year. The first full year of meetings began in 2024, with sessions held both virtually and in person, led by an independent Indigenous facilitator. Additionally, the IAG engages annually with Enbridge’s Board of Directors.
“Engagement with the IAG provides unique and invaluable insights into some of Enbridge’s greatest opportunities and challenges—both as a company and as individuals. We are deeply grateful for the time and wisdom shared by the traditional knowledge holders, cultural leaders and business professionals who make up our IAG. Their insights are helping to shape our path forward.”
—Lisa Barrett, VP, Talent and Inclusion
With documented terms of reference, the IAG’s work focuses on reviewing, advising and engaging with Enbridge on key business challenges, IRAP commitments and transformative organizational initiatives.
Through a shared commitment to open, transparent dialogue and a collective understanding of the ongoing journey toward reconciliation, these meetings offer important opportunities for reflection and constructive conversations.
As Enbridge continues on its journey in the spirit of healing, reconciliation and partnership, we are deeply appreciative of the time, dedication and leadership of our IAG members. We are also grateful to the many Indigenous groups across Turtle Island with whom we engage regularly.
As we move forward, we remain committed to this path with gratitude, respect and a deep commitment to reconciliation.
