🧡 Land Acknowledgment

Honoring the Lands We Live, Work, and Protect

Honoring the Lands We Live, Work, and Protect

At Barry Enterprises Protection & Security Services, we respectfully acknowledge that we operate on the traditional and ancestral territories of many Indigenous Nations across Alberta, including the cities of Calgary and Edmonton, where our operations are most active.

📍 Calgary

Our headquarters in Calgary is located on the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, which includes the Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani Nations, as well as the Tsuut’ina Nation and the Stoney Nakoda Nations (Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley). Calgary resides on Treaty 7 territory and is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.

📍 Edmonton

In Edmonton, we respectfully acknowledge the land as part of Treaty 6 territory, the traditional homeland of many diverse First Nations, including the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Dene, and Nakota Sioux peoples. Edmonton is also a vital area for the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 4.

🤝 Our Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation

At Barry Enterprises, we believe that land acknowledgment is only the first step. Our commitment runs deeper, to listen, learn, and actively participate in building respectful, trust-based relationships with Indigenous peoples and communities.

We are dedicated to:

Honoring the traditions and cultures of Indigenous Nations
Creating pathways for Indigenous employment and leadership within the security industry
Engaging in meaningful partnerships with Indigenous organizations across Alberta
Providing mandatory Indigenous Awareness Training to our leadership and frontline staff
Supporting national reconciliation through education, transparency, and respect

🛡️ Protecting With Purpose, Leading With Respect

Whether we are on patrol in Edmonton, managing a detail in Calgary, or providing national-level executive protection, we operate with full recognition that we are guests on these lands. We move forward in our mission with humility, gratitude, and a deep sense of responsibility.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Unity in Purpose. Strength in Differences

Unity in Purpose. Strength in Differences.

At Barry Enterprises Protection & Security Services, we believe that diverse teams build stronger communities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is not just a statement, it’s built into the way we hire, lead, and serve.

We proudly foster a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered, regardless of race, gender, age, background, ability, or identity. From frontline agents to leadership, we are intentional about creating a culture that reflects the diversity of the communities we protect.

Our Trained ProfessionalsOur DEI Commitments

Inclusive Hiring Practices
We actively recruit from a wide range of backgrounds to ensure equal opportunity and representation at every level of our company.

Ongoing Training & Development
Our teams undergo regular diversity awareness and bias reduction training, equipping them to lead with empathy and professionalism.

Safe & Respectful Workspaces
We enforce a zero-tolerance policy toward discrimination or harassment, creating a safe, equitable environment for all.

Community-Centered Impact
Our workforce reflects the people we serve. We support marginalized communities, champion local partnerships, and encourage employee volunteerism.

Why DEI Matters in Security

We offer a wide range of security services including access control, surveillance, Diverse perspectives lead to smarter decision-making, better communication, and more effective conflict resolution, all crucial in protection and security services.

We know that our strength comes from our differences, and our success is driven by our shared values of respect, responsibility, and unity patrol, and more. Our services are designed to meet the specific needs of our clients.

🧡 Our Reconciliation Commitment

Respect. Truth. Inclusion. Action.

At Barry Enterprises Protection & Security Services, we acknowledge the lasting impact that colonialism and residential schools have had on Indigenous peoples across Canada. These historical injustices are not just part of the past, their effects are still deeply felt today, and it is our collective responsibility to recognize this truth and work toward reconciliation.

As the Government of Canada continues its journey of redefining the constitutional relationship with Indigenous peoples, Barry Enterprises is committed to being a proactive force in this national movement, starting within our own industry.

We recognize that the relationship between Indigenous communities and security authorities has been strained through decades of mistrust. Our responsibility as a protection and security leader is to help rebuild that trust with respect, awareness, and meaningful action.

🔎 Reconciliation Goals at Barry Enterprises

Our company is grounded in integrity, community, and service. That’s why we’ve established the following reconciliation goals:

✅ Increase Indigenous Representation: Create pathways for Indigenous individuals to train, work, and rise as leaders within the protection and security industry.
✅ Collaborate With Purpose: Become a national example of how the security sector can respectfully partner with Indigenous communities through contracts, education, and shared values.
✅ Mandatory Awareness Training: Provide Indigenous Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity Training for all Barry Enterprises staff, from frontline agents to executive leadership.

💬 Why It Matters

We believe true protection doesn’t just mean physical safety, it means protecting dignity, respecting traditions, and creating inclusive spaces for all communities, especially those historically excluded.

📈 Security with a Conscience

As a modern security company rooted in accountability and action, Barry Enterprises is committed to building trust-based partnerships with Indigenous Nations and urban Indigenous populations across Canada. We believe reconciliation is not a one-time gesture, it’s a continuous commitment to do better, every day.

📚 Staff Education & Indigenous Awareness Training

Knowledge Builds Trust. Training Builds Change.

At Barry Enterprises Protection & Security Services, we believe that education is the foundation of reconciliation. That’s why we’ve taken deliberate action to ensure that our regional leadership and management teams are fully trained and certified in Indigenous Awareness.

This training is delivered through Indigenous Awareness Canada, one of the country’s most respected education platforms, and is recognized and endorsed by Indigenous leaders and organizations across Canada.

🔎 What Our Indigenous Awareness Training Covers:

✅ The true history of Indigenous peoples in Canada
✅ Clear explanations of key terms and respectful language
✅ The intergenerational impact of residential schools
✅ Insights into current Indigenous realities, rights, and challenges
✅ Identifying and correcting common misconceptions
✅ Understanding how the security industry can contribute to reconciliation

🛡️ Why It Matters to Barry Enterprises

As a trusted name in protection and security, we interact with individuals from diverse communities every day, including Indigenous Nations, organizations, and urban Indigenous populations. It's our duty to show up with cultural competence, respect, and humility.

This training ensures our staff not only understand the past, but are equipped to build more respectful and informed relationships in the future.

🌐 A Smarter, Safer, and More Inclusive Standard

By prioritizing cultural awareness in our leadership structure, Barry Enterprises is setting a new standard for safety, one that values education, empathy, and equality.

We don’t just protect spaces. We help protect the integrity of every community we serve.

🔗 Together, we protect. Together, we reconcile.

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