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How to Negotiate with
Indigenous Peoples

Have you developed and implemented an effective consultation and engagement strategy and are now ready to negotiate, but aren’t sure how to start?

Do you need help preparing for that all-important first community meeting?


How to Negotiate with Indigenous Peoples course pattern



Who should take this course?

 

 Everyone involved or interested in negotiations

  Federal, provincial, regional, and municipal government staff

 Indigenous Relations or Affairs staff

  Lawyers, consultants, and advisors

 Senior executives, managers and board members

 
Retail, not-for-profit, media, hospitality, transportation

Key Topics

Beginning Negotiations

Learn how to start negotiations with Indigenous Peoples in an informed and respectful way.

RESPECT™ Model

Get guidance on using the RESPECT™ model to build trust and strengthen negotiation outcomes.

Drafting Effective Agendas

Understand how to create clear, purposeful agendas that support productive discussions.


Setting the Tone

Learn how to establish a respectful,
collaborative tone at the outset of negotiations.

Community Mandates

Learn how community mandates work and how they shape negotiation processes and decision-making.

 
 

Pricing

All group pricing includes up to 30 learners.
There is an additional cost for each learner beyond the included amount.

Groups
Individuals
In-Person
$6500 $400
Live-Guided Virtual
$3500 $225
Self-Guided
$1500 $200



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How to Negotiate with Indigenous Peoples should be on the must-take list for most if not all employees of Government who may come into contact with FN for negotiation purposes.

B.W.  •  British Columbia Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations

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