IONS is situated in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaw people. Unceded means that the Mi’kmaq have never relinquished, sold, traded, or transferred ownership of their land to European settler colonies, yet land was taken over without their consent through various processes of settler colonialism. This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship, which the Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik people first signed with the British Crown in 1726. These Treaties did not involve the surrendering of rights to the lands and resources they had traditionally used and occupied. We are all Treaty People.

We further acknowledge that Nova Scotia is the birthplace of Black culture and heritage in Canada. People of African descent have shared these lands for over 400 years, and over 50 strong and resourceful African Nova Scotian communities exist here today.

We are committed to the struggle against systems of oppression that have resulted in profound inequities and the denial of self-determination rights. We are working actively to deepen our learning at an individual level, provide learning opportunities about anti-racism and decolonization, and to develop partnerships with organizations serving and led by underrepresented groups.
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  • Root & Branch Workplace Conflict Resolutions

    Location:

    Dartmouth, NS

    Krista Smith

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    Work Description:

    + Workplace investigations, assessments, and investigation appeals.
    + Restoration and conflict resolution processes in workplaces and/or Boards.
    + Somatic-based leadership coaching.
    + Governance and HR supports to community-sector organizations.
    + Training re the legal requirements of psychological health and safety in the workplace (including the duty to respond to allegations of harassment and discrimination).
    + Equity policies & processes – development and strategy.

    Rates:

    I have a corporate rate and a non-profit rate. Even still, smaller community-sector organizations struggle to afford the types of services I offer. I work with the organization to precisely identify its needs and find creative ways to distribute the work where resources are limited. The scope of work and nature of services provided is always responsive to the specific needs of the organization in the moment.

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    Non Profit Rate:

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    [email protected]

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