Indigenous Relations| Community | Delivering Responsibly

Strengthening Our Ties
With Indigenous Communities

Acknowledgement

At CN, we respectfully acknowledge that our railway was built and continues to be operated on many traditional territories and treaty areas of Indigenous Peoples. CN’s network spans nearly 20,000 miles across Turtle Island (North America). We operate within or adjacent to more than 220 reserve lands of nearly 130 First Nations and Métis communities in Canada and 7 tribal reservations in the United States. We are grateful for the privilege of working and residing on these lands. We recognize and honour the original people who continue to serve as the traditional stewards of the land.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RAILWAYS’ ROLE IN COLONIAL POLICIES

CN INDIGENOUS RELATIONS POLICY

INDIGENOUS RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN

CN’s Indigenous Vision Adopted in 2013

Our vision is to develop respectful and mutually beneficial relationships with all Indigenous Peoples, while ensuring service to our customers. We want to be recognized by key stakeholders, including customers and governments, as having a sound approach to engaging with Indigenous communities. Our overarching goal is to have sustainable partnerships with Indigenous Peoples across the CN network.

This vision rests upon five foundational pillars developed in collaboration with Indigenous communities:

Cultural Awareness and Employee Engagement

People and Employment

Economic Reconciliation

Community Engagement and Relationships

Environmental Stewardship, Safety and Sustainability

CN’s Commitment

We are committed to strengthening ties, cultivating relationships, and creating economic opportunities with Indigenous communities as we work toward reconciliation. This commitment aligns with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and reflects our approach rooted in respect, collaboration, and recognition of Indigenous realities.

SUPPLIERS JOBS DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIPS

CN’s Reconciliation Journey

Our Indigenous relations journey has been marked by various milestones, challenges and achievements over the years, and is still a work in progress. Hover over the years to learn more.

Moving Goods Safely and Responsibly in Your Community

We are actively engaged with the communities where we operate, partnering with them for everyone’s benefit. We strive to safeguard our employees, assets, customers’ goods, neighbouring communities and environments – always.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

RAC Proximity initiatives

Crossing Safety

Rail Safety

Extreme Weather Plan

Living by the Railway

Vegetation Management

DANGEROUS GOODS RESOURCES

First Responders Training and Information

CN Dangerous Goods Team

Dangerous Goods Information and PD36

Ask Rail

Key Routes Assessment

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Emergency Number

1-800-465-9239 (option 3)

This number is a 24/7 service to report signal malfunctions, crossing incidents or other urgent safety concerns to the CN Police.

Please e-mail our CN Police Tip Line for non-urgent requests or CN Public Inquiry Line for general information.

Indigenous Relations Stories

MAY 09, 2025 Virtual Reality Railroad Initiative revolutionizes recruitment Read More

APR 24, 2025 Reaching the Apex for Economic Reconciliation Read More

APR 14, 2025 Advancing Economic Reconciliation Together with Our Partners Read More

JAN 08, 2025 Empowering Indigenous First Responders Steven Santelli and Brie Ferguson gather firefighting safety gear that will help communities protect their loved ones Read More

JAN 12, 2024 Safeguarding the “K-Shian” Skeena in British Columbia CN's Resourceful Emergency Response Exercise Strengthens Partnerships and Environmental Preparedness Read More

NOV 04, 2024 Partnerships for Emergency Preparedness CN’s Emergency Response Team Leads Critical Drill in British Columbia Read More

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Our Indigenous Relations Team

Our Indigenous Relations logo has been inspired by the relationships CN maintains with all Indigenous Peoples in Canada. The First Nations are represented by the eagle feather, the Métis by the infinity symbol and the Inuit by the Inukshuk. The three symbols together with the CN logo show the Company's commitment to developing and maintaining respectful and sustainable relationships with Indigenous Peoples across our network. CN worked with the University of Winnipeg's Indigenous Studies group to create the logo.