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Thursday, July 2, 2020
Fredericton’s MoCo Downtown receives $10K grant from Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Salesforce
On March 16, Moco Downtown, a restaurant in downtown Fredericton, celebrated four years in business. A day later it was closing its doors and laying off its staff as a result of COVID-19. “Closing our restaurant is the hardest thing we’ve had to do,” said Shawna Foster, the restaurant’s owner.
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Business Truth & Reconciliation
The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce takes proactive steps to promote reconciliation and respect for Indigenous rights within the corporate sector. In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 92, the Chamber urges its members to embrace the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a guiding framework.
Recognizing the importance of education, the Chamber encourages businesses to provide comprehensive training for management and staff on the history of Indigenous peoples, including the legacy of residential schools, Indigenous rights, and Aboriginal-Crown relations. Emphasizing intercultural competency, conflict resolution, and anti-racism, these efforts aim to foster a more inclusive and harmonious corporate environment rooted in mutual understanding and respect.
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