TELUS' commitment to placekeeping

Fostering culturally responsive experiences for Indigenous team members and customers within TELUS spaces is a crucial part of our reconciliation journey. Our goal is for these initiatives to provide a safe environment for Indigenous team members and to offer others the chance to learn about the communities on whose traditional territories TELUS buildings are located.
In 2024, TELUS successfully completed the first placekeeping project at TELUS Harbour in Toronto, which is located on the traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Ojibwe-Anishnaabeg and the Haudenosaunee. The 28th floor is now named 'Place of Many Rivers' and invites you to reflect on the natural elements around you and the traditions of the lands as you enter the space.
The vision and inspiration for the 'Place of Many Rivers' was made in collaboration with
Two Row Architect
,
BOOM InterTribal
 and Indigenous leaders, Elders, Knowledge Keepers and community members. The stories, talents and culture graciously shared by the artists, photographers, sculptors and designers made the space come to life.

We appreciate the following individuals’ contributions to this important initiative:

  • Alita Sauve, Tahltan Nation from British Columbia and Cree Nation from Saskatchewan 
  • Carolyn King, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation 
  • Dayle Hawkins, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation 
  • Hannah Sage LaForme, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation 
  • Jenny Kay Dupuis, Nipissing First Nation 
  • Jimmy Dick, Moose Cree Nation 
  • Joe Hester, Cree Nation of Waskaganish 
  • Josy Thomas, Six Nations of the Grand River 
  • Karennotakies Barnes, Mohawk Turtle Clan 
  • Kianna Hess, Bearfoot Onondaga of Six Nations of the Grand River 
  • Kristen Monture, Stoney Nakoda/ Haudenosaunee 
  • Lacey King-Smith, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation 
  • Lindsey Lickers, Onkwehon:we / Anishinaabe 
  • Mary Commanda, Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation 
  • Nykolyna Sault, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation 
  • Pauline Shirt-baa, Saddle Lake Cree Nation, Alberta 
  • QUE ROCK, Quentin Commanda, Anishinaabe, Nipissing First Nation 
  • Rebecca Somer, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation 
  • Rick Hill, Beaver Clan of the Tuscarora Nation of the Haudenosaunee 
  • Steve Teekens, Nipissing First Nation 
  • Sylvia Maracle, Wolf Clan from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory 
  • Vanessa Dion Fletcher, Lenape and Potawatomi 
  • Yuma Dean Hester, Anishinaabe, Neyaashiinigmiing and Ililowuk, Moose Factory