Diversity & Inclusion

Sysco Canada Celebrates Legacy Space

Oct 9, 2024 8:45 AM ET
A group of people posing in front of a large mural
Pamphlets on a table
Two people shown from the back, looking at a large mural
Someone speaking at a podium, with a large mural in the background
Three empty chairs, a table with pamphlets, and a collection of pamphlets on a wall in the background
Four packets of coffee next to a coffee maker
Bowls of various condiments with packaging
A large mural
People seated and listening to a presentation
People seated at a presentation, with a large mural in the background

Originally published on September 25th, 2024, on LinkedIn

This morning, we celebrated the opening of the Sysco Toronto Legacy Space through Sysco Ontario’s 5-year partnership with The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund. This Legacy Space features a beautiful, hand-painted mural from Hannah Sage LaForme of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and a library nook featuring books and resources on meaningful reconciliation and education. 

We were honoured to have Elder Garry Sault of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation open the celebration through word, song, and a smudging ceremony; followed by Kayleigh O'Connor of The DWF, who shared more about their commitment to improving lives of First Peoples in Canada. Tim Cameron, President of Sysco Ontario, shared remarks on Sysco Canada Inc.’s commitment to reconciliation and to the Legacy Space program – including how we’re participating in our own reconciliACTION. 

In the spirit of empowering and sustaining Indigenous business, refreshments from White Buffalo Coffee Company, Bangin Bannock, and Rad Jamz & Preserves were served. 

We’re grateful to the Circle Ontario team for developing this partnership, as we strengthen our commitment to reconciliation, and fostering partnerships and collaboration with Indigenous communities; the DWF team for meaningful engagement as we developed this Legacy Space; and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, including Elder Garry and artist, Hannah Sage LaForme, for their teachings and wisdom.

On Saturday, September 28, CTV Toronto featured the Sysco Toronto Legacy Space in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Hear from artist Hannah LaForme, Elder Garry Sault, and Jason Welter, HR VP of Sysco International Americas. Watch clip here.

About Sysco

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 76,000 colleagues, the company operates 340 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 730,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2024 that ended June 29, 2024, the company generated sales of more than $78 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2023 Sustainability Report and 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.

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