Aboriginal Employment and Inclusion Action Plan 2026–2030

Secretary’s foreword

I am very pleased to present the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF)’s new Aboriginal Employment and Inclusion Action Plan.

As part of supporting Truth, Treaty and Self-determination for First Peoples, it is important to continue to elevate First Peoples’ voices across all of DTF’s work and to reflect on the expertise and insights of the community.

As part of this journey, DTF is committed to improving First Nations representation. This begins with steps to achieve greater employee representation. Our workforce needs to reflect the community we serve, and support the incorporation of First Peoples’ invaluable perspectives and contributions in financial and economic policy. But it is also about fostering an environment where First Nations employees feel included and have opportunities to grow. We all have a responsibility to make DTF a more culturally safe place to work and ensure it is a place that values and celebrates Aboriginal cultures, knowledge, and perspectives.

This Action Plan commits us all at DTF to take shared responsibility across the Department. It presents tangible actions that actively promote recruitment of First Peoples across all levels and support the growth and development of First Peoples’ staff, from entry level programs to ongoing employment and leadership opportunities.

This will complement our important, continuing engagement and collaboration with our First Nations partners on key priorities spanning Truth, Treaty and Self-determination.

DTF’s work is at the heart of government decision making. I am optimistic that this new plan will open opportunities for First Nations people to join DTF and have a meaningful career.

I am excited to see this work grow and develop over time and I look forward to working with staff across DTF to implement these important initiatives.

Chris Barrett
Secretary
Department of Treasury and Finance