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Indigenous Consultation & Engagement

Are you looking to engage with an Indigenous community but are unsure how to begin? Do you fully understand the distinctions between consultation and engagement? Could you use guidance on protocols and building respectful interactions with Indigenous Peoples?
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What are your key challenges?
  • Understanding the differences between consultation and engagement
  • Knowing how to consult with Indigenous communities
  • Clarifying what constitutes effective accommodation
  • Understanding how to assess risk during a consultation
  • Knowing how to anticipate questions and how to respond
  • Understanding the intention of engagement and consultation
  • Understanding the importance of building relationships
  • Understanding the purpose and significance of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
  • Understanding the business case for engagement
  • Understanding and practicing appropriate cultural protocols and interactions
Who should take this course?
  • Everyone who needs to fulfill legal and regulatory requirements for consultation
  • Federal, provincial, regional, and municipal government staff
  • Those who wish to build a strong engagement strategy
  • Indigenous Relations or Affairs staff
  • Senior executives, managers and board members
  • Line managers
  • Project managers
  • Project team members


In-Person Training

$800 Individual Register Now

$9000 Per Group (Up to 30 Learners) Contact Us


Live-Guided Virtual Training

$450 Individual Register Now

$7000 Per Group (Up to 30 Learners) Contact Us


Self-Guided Training

$200 Individual Register Now

$3000 Per Group (Up to 30 Learners) Register Now
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J.C.  •  Environment Canada

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Foundational Training

Start your learning

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Indigenous Awareness

and then

Indigenous Relations

Or take both in one:

Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples
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I can't put into words how valuable this course is for companies or organizations that will be engaging with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. This course is an absolute must!

E.H.  •  Canadian Institute for Health Information

Our Advanced Training exceeds the requirements of CCIB PAIR certification.

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Advanced Training

Enhance your knowledge

Sign up for...

Indigenous Consultation & Engagement: Part 1

and then

Indigenous Consultation & Engagement: Part 2

Or take both in one:

Indigenous Consultation & Engagement

Indigenous Employment: Recruitment & Retention

Indigenous Procurement

How to Negotiate with Indigenous Peoples

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These courses are BC Law Society Continuing Ed certified for CPD purposes.

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