TD and Indigenous Peoples in Canada

Our commitment to Indigenous Peoples

At TD, we recognize there is more work to be done on our collective journey towards Truth and Reconciliation. That’s why, we’re applying our business, people and philanthropy to help create a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow for Indigenous Peoples across Canada. We believe this is a key step forward on our journey towards Truth and Reconciliation.

A timeline of our commitment

1960s+

  • 1967: Established the Inuit Art Collection.
  • 1996: Became a founding partner of First Nations Bank of Canada, Canada's first bank with majority ownership by Indigenous Peoples and shareholders.

2000s

  • 2007: Launched the TD Wealth Indigenous Trust Services to focus on the unique needs Indigenous Peoples

2010s

  • 2012: Appointed the first Vice President for Indigenous Banking
  • 2014: Released the first ‘TD and Indigenous Communities in Canada’ report

2020s

  • 2020: Committed to combating racism by increasing minority executive representation across the bank by 50% by 2025 and investing $5.4 million in Indigenous-led and Indigenous-focused organizations.

Our commitments in action

Advice for Indigenous communities

Whether it’s for personal banking, business banking, or for more complex Indigenous Trust and Investment services, we have specialized advisors that are ready to help you move forward.

Working at TD

We're focusing on attracting talent from the Indigenous community and educating our colleagues on the past and living history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

Working with Indigenous Communities

Through the TD Ready Commitment, we support initiatives that help promote financial education, encourage healthy living, protect the environment, and celebrate Indigenous Peoples art and culture.

Explore ongoing Indigenous initiatives at TD

See how we are collaborating with Indigenous Peoples.

Celebrating Indigenous culture at TD Park Royal

In 2019, we opened the TD Park Royal branch in West Vancouver, BC. Located on the unceded traditional territory of the Squamish Nation, this branch is designed with input from local communities, including the TD Indigenous Banking Group.

At this branch, we’re proud to celebrate the heritage, history, and culture of Indigenous Peoples through art that tells their stories and that brings issues of displacement, race, gender, and identity to the forefront. We hope you’ll enjoy the works on this site.

Showing support for Orange Shirt Day

Every year on September 30th, colleagues from across TD come together for #OrangeShirtDay to show support and to honour residential school survivors and their families. We hold a Bank-wide event for colleagues to learn about the history and impacts of residential schools within Canada. It's one way we encourage our collective journey towards Truth and Reconciliation.

Want to know more?

TD Ready Commitment

See how TD is working to help open doors for an inclusive and sustainable tomorrow.

TD Gallery of Indigenous Art

This permanent and rotating exhibition space features the ongoing cultural works of importance of Indigenous communities in Canada.

Diversity and inclusion

Read how we’re dedicated to helping create and maintain a work environment where colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.

Careers at TD

We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive employee culture and always looking for new talent from Indigenous communities and others across Canada.
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