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About Us

Why We Do What We Do

Mission

Our mission is to guide, train, and support learners in Working Effectively With Indigenous Peoples®. We are dedicated to fostering understanding, respect, and collaboration between individuals, organizations, and Indigenous communities.

Through our training programs, resources, and partnerships, we aim to promote cultural competence, reconciliation, and the empowerment of Indigenous peoples. Our goal is to create positive and meaningful relationships that contribute to the preservation of Indigenous cultures, the advancement of Indigenous rights, and help to change the world for the better for everyone.

Vision

Continuing to be the trusted guide for learners in their quest for reconciliation and making the world a better place for future generations.

A Few of Our Awards

ICT was the recipient of the 2021 Indigenous Business of the Year Award (3-10 employee category) from the British Columbia Achievement Foundation.

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ICT was nominated for the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce 2017 Business of the Year Award (1-10 employee category).

We believe that by sharing knowledge and information through our training courses, blog, and other free resources we can make the world a better place for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people alike.

Progressive Aboriginal Relations

 

Trainers/Speakers

Flavio Caron

Flavio Caron

Trainer/Speaker
Rupert Richardson, ICT Trainer

Rupert Richardson

Trainer/Speaker
Tammy Robertson, Trainer/Speaker

Tammy Robertson

Trainer/Speaker
Rob Everson, ICT trainer

Rob Everson

Trainer/Speaker

Leadership Team

Bob Joseph, ICT President

Bob Joseph

Founder & President
Cindy Joseph, Director | Corporate Secretary

Cindy Joseph

Director | Corporate Secretary
Maaria Curlier

Maaria Curlier

Operations Manager
Doug Young, Digital Media Marketing Specialist

Doug Young

Digital Media Marketing Specialist
Ally Pascuzzi, Training Advisor

Ally Pascuzzi

Training Advisor
Rodman Joseph, Curriculum Developer

Rodman Joseph

Curriculum Developer
Jessica Marple

Jessica Marple

Financial Coordinator
Margaret Crandell, Financial Coordinator

Margaret Crandell

Financial Coordinator
Kacia Doerksen, Administrative Assistant

Kacia Doerksen

Administrative Assistant
Raielene Langdon, Graphic and Website Designer

Raielene Langdon

Graphic & Website Designer

Your Commitment + Our Training = Informed Indigenous Relations