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?

Who should take this course?

Whether your freshly beginning your Indigenous learning journey, or you looking
to deepen existing knowledge, this Indigenous Relations course is a great place to start.

Everyone who needs to fulfill legal and regulatory requirements for consultation

Federal, provincial, regional, and municipal government staff

Those who wish to rebuild a strong engagement strategy

Indigenous Relations or Affairs staff

Senior executives, managers and board members

Line managers

Project managers

Project team members

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