Agnico Eagle has released its reconciliation action plan (RAP), built on three key principles: doing what’s right, respecting the rights of all individuals and groups, and creating value for stakeholders.
Having shaped the company for over 65 years, Agnico Eagle said these principles are embedded in its company’s culture.
“Reconciliation is about acknowledging the past, understanding the present, and building a better future,” Agnico Eagle president and chief executive officer Ammar Al-Joundi said. “It’s about respecting and celebrating the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples.”
Agnico Eagle developed its reconciliation action plan in collaboration with Indigenous communities, consulting with over 250 employees, stakeholders and rights holders.
“Agnico Eagle recognises that the success of the RAP depends on delivering tangible benefits focused on employment, education, training and business opportunities that contribute to the economic, social and emotional well-being of everyone involved,” the company said.
Agnico Eagle’s reconciliation journey began in Canada and has now expanded globally, acknowledging that the company’s operations are situated on the traditional territories of numerous Indigenous Peoples.
“As a company, we respect the profound connection that Indigenous Peoples maintain with these territories and acknowledge that our responsibility to engage respectfully with Indigenous peoples transcends borders,” Agnico Eagle said.
“The aim is to have Indigenous peoples actively involved in Agnico Eagle as employees, suppliers and business partners.”
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