What Does Allyship Look Like?

Allyship isn’t a title — it’s a verb. A responsibility. A lifelong practice.

During Indigenous History Month, and every month, true allyship means showing up — with humility, with action, and with heart.

Here’s what real allyship looks like:

Listening more than speaking.
Uplifting Indigenous voices without speaking over them.
Learning the true history — including Residential Schools, the Indian Act, the Sixties Scoop, and ongoing impacts of colonialism.
Supporting Indigenous-led organizations, businesses and initiatives.
Taking accountability when you make mistakes.
Confronting racism, even when it’s uncomfortable — especially when it’s your family, friends or coworkers.
Making space at decision-making tables for Indigenous voices.
Honouring land acknowledgements by learning the local Nations and giving back.
Committing to action year-round, not just in June or on Orange Shirt Day.

Allyship is not about saving us — it’s about standing with us. It’s about walking the path of truth and reconciliation with courage, compassion, and consistency.

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