Advancing reconciliation through partnership and action
In 2025, Ontario Teachers’ reaffirmed our commitment to fostering inclusion and reconciliation through the development of our Indigenous Action Plan (IAP), a first-of-its-kind initiative among Canadian pension plans.
At a glance
- In 2025, Ontario Teachers’ developed its Indigenous Action Plan (IAP).
- The IAP reflects our responsibility to listen, learn and act in partnership with Indigenous communities.
Ontario Teachers’ Indigenous Action Plan (IAP) outlines the role we can play as a pension administrator, investor and employer in supporting Indigenous inclusion. Developed in partnership with Indigenous leaders, plan members and international advocates for reconciliation, the plan sets out 17 commitments across four pillars: Education & Awareness, Talent Acquisition, Everyday Inclusion, and Impact.
We believe meaningful progress requires long-term commitment, accountability and ongoing engagement. The IAP builds on years of learning and relationship-building and reflects our responsibility to listen, learn and act in partnership with Indigenous communities.
"Advancing Indigenous inclusion is a journey that requires humility, partnership and a genuine commitment to listening and learning. The Indigenous Action Plan is our commitment to ensuring Indigenous voices help inform our work and I’m proud of the relationships we’re building as we move forward together."
Progress in 2025
In 2025, we made progress across each pillar of the IAP, strengthening internal capabilities, building relationships, and enhancing the ways we serve Indigenous members and employers.
We see an opportunity to support Indigenous employers looking to join the plan by improving access to information and engagement with our teams. As of November 2025, 26 Indigenous employers have been designated to participate in the plan, including twonew Indigenous employers that joined the Plan in 2025.
In 2025 we launched 4 Seasons of Reconciliation training, available to all employees and Board Members globally.
We welcomed Indigenous partners to our Toronto office to mark the launch of our Legacy Space, created in collaboration with The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund. The space is designed to support learning and dialogue about Indigenous history and reconciliation.
For the third consecutive year, employees supported the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto through Make a Mark Day volunteer activities.
The IAP is a multi-year, ongoing journey. We remain committed to accountability and transparency and will continue to engage Indigenous communities, employers and plan members over time.
