What does economic reconciliation look like when we move beyond conversation and into action?

In this episode of Paths to Prosperity, host Crystal Froese sits down with Milton Tootoosis, SREDA’s Senior Advisor of Indigenous Economic Reconciliation. Raised on Poundmaker Cree Nation, Milton has built a career in community economic development and leadership and currently serves as Chair of the Saskatchewan Indigenous Economic Development Network.

Milton challenges us to think about what he calls “reconcili-action” — moving beyond words and symbolism toward meaningful economic participation, ownership and opportunity.

The conversation explores equity and ownership, building trust, regional collaboration, and what becomes possible when First Nations, municipalities, businesses and economic development leaders work together as part of the same economic ecosystem.

A powerful conversation about relationships, shared opportunity and building stronger economic ecosystems together.

Paths to Prosperity is a platform for exploring how communities can build resilient, inclusive, and future‑ready economies.

Through thought leadership, practical insights, and conversations with leaders from across Saskatchewan and beyond, Paths to Prosperity examines the forces shaping local and regional economies—and the choices communities can make to navigate change with confidence.

Our focus is on what works, what’s emerging, and what leaders should be thinking about now.

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