Attracting and Retaining Indigenous Talent
Attracting and retaining Indigenous talent is about building a workforce where Indigenous employees can thrive, lead, and shape the future of health care.
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to:
- Hiring, growing and advancing Indigenous talent in our workforce.
- Creating safe workplaces where Indigenous employees feel respected and valued.
- Growing a strong Indigenous workforce that helps make care more welcoming and culturally safe.
What does it mean to attract Indigenous talent and why does it matter?
When Indigenous voices, perspectives, and ways of knowing are reflected across our workforce, it enriches how we care, connect, and lead. Focusing on attracting and retaining Indigenous talent is about honouring these strengths, creating space for Indigenous employees to thrive, and ensuring our workplaces reflect respect, belonging, and cultural understanding. By doing this, we strengthen our teams, enhance the care we provide, and contribute to healthier, more connected communities.
At SHA, this means attracting Indigenous talent, creating environments where people feel valued and supported, and enabling long‑term career growth and leadership. This is not only about recruitment. It’s about belonging, culture, and retention.
As leaders in healthcare we all have a role to play in:
- Attracting Indigenous Talent
- Hiring in a Culturally Safe Way
- Fostering Belonging and Retention
- Supporting Growth and Leadership
From Knowledge to Practice
Turning Our Commitment into Action
Resource | Author | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indigenous Works Webinars | Indigenous Works | View upcoming and past Thought Leadership Webinars to help build stronger and more inclusive workplaces. | Various, at your own pace. |
Resource | Author | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indigenous Inclusion in Employment | Robline Davey, Thompson Rivers University, Pressbooks | This chapter describes the Canadian employment context as it relates to the Truth and Reconciliation (TRC) Commission Calls to Action (CTA), specifically #92 that calls for reconciliation in the workplace, including improved intercultural skills for employees and administration. Includes tools and exercises. | At your own pace |
| Indigenous Employee Experience Strategy - Weaving an Organizational Approach, 2024-2029 | Interior Health, British Columbia | Driven by engagement with Indigenous staff, the strategy weaves external calls for change with internal approaches to build organizational capacity and create a positive employment experience for Indigenous job seekers, candidates, and employees | 40 min read |
| Indigenous Employee Experience | Interior Health, Interior Voices Podcast | Podcast hosts discuss ways to positively support Indigenous employees at Interior Health (IH). | 58 min podcast |