The Medicine Wheel, or Sacred Hoop, is a powerful Indigenous symbol for many across North America. It represents the interconnectedness of life, balance, and the cycles of nature. It encompasses the four directions, the four elements, the four Aspects of life, and the four seasons. While interpretations vary, the Medicine Wheel is a powerful healing and guidance tool for balance and the cyclical nature of life.
We honor the people and acknowledge the land on which PayShepherd is headquartered, Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations), as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations), and Region 3 of the Métis Nations of Alberta. We pay our respects to the traditional custodians of the land, their Elders, past, present, and emerging.
PayShepherd proudly has a major Canadian Cree Indigenous shareholder, significantly influencing our inclusive workplace culture from our inception. PayShepherd is committed to inclusion and diversity across our footprint, including our job creation, supplier business opportunities, and our PayShepherd ecosystem. As such, our workforce consists of 48% BIPOC representation and 46% women.
In honor of Truth & Reconciliation, PayShepherd observes September 30 as a mandatory day of action. Employees commit to reflect on their personal calls to action and learning journeys. We recognize and celebrate the diverse cultures, experiences, and histories of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
PayShepherd policies promote equal opportunities and respect for indigenous knowledge and practices. Our awareness campaigns educate and build understanding about Indigenous cultures, histories, and issues, building our empathy with each other, our communities, and with our user base.
PayShepherd’s platform is designed to manage contractor relationships effectively. Similar to the four pillars of health in the Medicine Wheel, our platform helps owners evaluate the overall health of their relationships throughout the contract life cycles.
PayShepherd’s platform monitors client contractor performance for Indigenous engagement across the following areas:
Our shared history with indigenous communities is marked by both pain and resilience. By embracing concepts of healing and learning from one another, we aim to promote long-term inclusion, empowerment, and prosperity.
“PayShepherd addresses any challenge from the foundation, building alongside the people directly involved and indirectly impacted alike. It’s this approach that combines people with technology so that no one is left behind. We all benefit from a brighter future, to me, that’s the essence of reconciliation.”
