b'LAND MANAGEMENTCherry heads the massive team thatLeeuwen says. What we tried to focusIndigenous Peoples], but it will be one developedand continues to developon at Taza, because it is such a focusedproject of many that will advocate thosethe Master Plan for Taza. Master Plan, is looking at the desires ofprinciples, Starlight says. Where well different groups and asset classes andbe able to raise the bar in certain circum-So, we developed the idea of the Affinitybuildings to be together and what attri- stances, such as genuine partnerships, District, which is a district that focusesbutes or affinities relate to each other. others may raise the bar in other areas on peoples behaviours, bringing themthat were challenged to meet. together in ways that allow them to inno- The Taza project has a social orienta-vate, share ideas and form communitytion, including a commitment to developStarlight adds that continued collabora-all at once. and support Tstn youth programstion with Tstn Nations Indigenous over the long term. Taza Developmentcolleagues throughout North America For example, the public spaces andCorporation is engaged directly inwill help to raise the collective bar cultural programming that are part ofpromotingeducationandtrainingfor the implementation of TRC and Taza have been developed in a way thatprograms offered by Taza tenants andUNDRIP principles, providing guidance will encourage people to interact withservice providers. It is also collabo- for our team to continue to advance each other, creating what are calledrating with post-secondary institutions,those principles. informal collisionsthe kinds of thingsincluding the University of CalgaryA lot of press coverage of Taza has that happen when young and old people,and the Southern Alberta Institute ofemphasized that the project is the or First Nations and Western cultures,Technology, to identify program partic- largest First Nations development in encounter each other and ideas areipation opportunities and relationshipsNorth America. That doesnt matter to spontaneously exchanged and shared.that will help Tstn Nation membersme, Dodginghorse says. Its about the It is the kind of engagement that canto develop their full potential. final product that will make our ancestors breed innovation. proud, our Elders proud, but most impor-Taza plays a significant role in advancingtantly, our youth proud. We want them What youve seen in developments the goals identified by the TRC [Truth andto know were in a position to compete especiallysingle-purposedevelop- Reconciliation Commission] and UNDRIPon an equal footing with anyone, without mentsis a focus on just one thing, Van[the UN Declaration on the Rights ofany concessions or advantages.COMMITTED TOLIFTING UPCOMMUNITIESTOGETHERHerc Rentals is proud to join the CanadianCouncil of Aboriginal BusinessesWith more than 55 years of providing first-rate equipment and expertise to a wide range of industries, Herc Rentals proudlyreaffirms its commitment to reflect the variety of people,cultures and communities we serve.24A CCAB PUBLICATION2022'