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### Indigenous Relations (5)

[![cell phone with social media](https://www.ictinc.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/social-media-phone-unsplash-2000w.jpg?width=2000&height=1000&name=social-media-phone-unsplash-2000w.jpg) ](https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/value-of-engaging-with-indigenous-communities-via-social-media)

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#### [Value of Engaging With Indigenous Communities via Social Media](https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/value-of-engaging-with-indigenous-communities-via-social-media)

August 22, 2016

Early, respectful, transparent and consistent communication with Indigenous communities is the foundation of any good engagement strategy. In order...

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[![totem pole](https://www.ictinc.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/totem-Squamish_Nation-Ambleside-park-unsplash_2000w.jpg?width=2000&height=1000&name=totem-Squamish_Nation-Ambleside-park-unsplash_2000w.jpg) ](https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/indigenous-vs.-aboriginal)

 2 min read

#### [Indigenous vs. Aboriginal](https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/indigenous-vs.-aboriginal)

August 01, 2016

Indigenous vs. Aboriginal - what does it mean for business? We received this timely question from an onsite client and newsletter subscriber: The...

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[![books](https://www.ictinc.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/books-unsplash_2000w.jpg?width=2000&height=1000&name=books-unsplash_2000w.jpg) ](https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/what-is-the-definition-of-indigenous-peoples)

 2 min read

#### [What is the Definition of Indigenous Peoples?](https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/what-is-the-definition-of-indigenous-peoples)

July 13, 2016

We’ve talked about the constitutional implications of Indigenous or Aboriginal so now want to tackle the definition of Indigenous Peoples in Canada...

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[![Coast Salish drummers](https://www.ictinc.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Flickr-vancouver125-5598584656_Coast-Salish-drummers_2000w.jpg?width=2000&height=1000&name=Flickr-vancouver125-5598584656_Coast-Salish-drummers_2000w.jpg) ](https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/7-common-elements-in-successful-indigenous-relations-strategies)

 5 min read

#### [7 Common Elements in Successful Indigenous Relations Strategies](https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/7-common-elements-in-successful-indigenous-relations-strategies)

May 03, 2016

Indigenous relations is an evolving field, especially now in light of the federal government’s commitment to negotiation on a nation-to-nation basis....

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[![checklist](https://www.ictinc.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/pexels-1226398-checklist_2000w.jpg?width=2000&height=1000&name=pexels-1226398-checklist_2000w.jpg) ](https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/indigenous-cultural-competency-self-assessment-checklist)

 2 min read

#### [Indigenous Cultural Competency Self-Assessment Checklist](https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/indigenous-cultural-competency-self-assessment-checklist)

March 29, 2016

There’s a growing interest in Indigenous cultural competency in Canada and it’s very heartening to witness this change in attitude in government, the...

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[![three generations of Josephs](https://www.ictinc.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/3_generations_Reconciliation_Photoshopped.jpg?width=1012&height=506&name=3_generations_Reconciliation_Photoshopped.jpg) ](https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/hereditary-chief-definition-and-5-faqs)

 4 min read

#### [Hereditary Chief Definition and 5 FAQs](https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/hereditary-chief-definition-and-5-faqs)

March 01, 2016

The great aim of our legislation has been to do away with the tribal system and assimilate the Indian people in all respects with the other...

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[![Indigenous-made jewelry](https://www.ictinc.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Indigenous-jewelery_2000w.jpg?width=2000&height=1000&name=Indigenous-jewelery_2000w.jpg) ](https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/what-are-appropriate-gifts-for-indigenous-guest-speakers)

 4 min read

#### [What are Appropriate Gifts for Indigenous Guest Speakers?](https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/what-are-appropriate-gifts-for-indigenous-guest-speakers)

February 24, 2016

This article goes out to all the people who organize events that include Indigenous speakers and we thank one of our readers for suggesting we write...

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[![Wah'nah'juss Hilth'hooiss (Meares Island). Photo: Raielene Langdon.](https://www.ictinc.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/2016-07-25_Meares_Raielene_2000w-2.jpg?width=2000&height=1000&name=2016-07-25_Meares_Raielene_2000w-2.jpg) ](https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/forestry-and-reconciliation-focus-on-bc)

 9 min read

#### [Forestry and Reconciliation: Focus on BC](https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/forestry-and-reconciliation-focus-on-bc)

February 10, 2016

Since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its summary report containing 94 Calls- to-Action we have written a series of articles on what...

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[![angry face on a sign being held up by hands](https://www.ictinc.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/angry-rude-face-sign-unsplash-2000w.jpg?width=2000&height=1000&name=angry-rude-face-sign-unsplash-2000w.jpg) ](https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/uncivil-dialogue-and-indigenous-peoples)

 2 min read

#### [Uncivil Dialogue and Indigenous Peoples](https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/uncivil-dialogue-and-indigenous-peoples)

December 01, 2015

Uncivil dialogue in Canada is alive and well, if only as indicated by the nature of the statements and conversations that take place in the comments...

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[![conference table](https://www.ictinc.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/conference-table-iStock_1024w.jpg?width=1024&height=512&name=conference-table-iStock_1024w.jpg) ](https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/presenting-to-first-nations-peoples)

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#### [Presenting to First Nations Peoples](https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/presenting-to-first-nations-peoples)

October 28, 2015

In this article, I’m going to provide some practical tips on what to do and what not to do for speakers/presenters who will be making presentations...

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