Are you looking for training to help you get beyond awareness in your work with Indigenous Peoples? What if you had a safe environment in which to ask questions and get the help you need?

What are your key challenges?
Indigenous Awareness
  • Understanding how history impacts Indigenous Peoples
  • Understanding how current Indigenous issues impact Indigenous communities
  • Understanding Indigenous self-government
  • Understanding the constitutional, political and legal context of Indigenous issues
  • Understanding how Indigenous and western world views impact decision-making
Indigenous Relations
  • Understanding how to cultivate Indigenous relationships
  • Understanding business reasons for working with Indigenous Peoples
  • How to begin to consult with Indigenous Peoples
  • Fear of saying or doing the wrong thing
  • How to manage risk when cultivating Indigenous relationships
Who should take this course?
  • Those new to & those experienced in Indigenous relations
  • Federal, provincial, regional, and municipal government staff
  • Consultants, human resources, service industry
  • Resource, construction sectors
  • Senior executives, managers and board members
  • Healthcare practitioners, educators
  • Lawyers, justice, police, media, retail

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quotes2This training was exactly what I was looking for. It addressed my training needs from a human and workplace perspective. I am now equipped with many tools to ensure that I have effective, respectful and worthwhile interactions with Indigenous communities in the future.

L. S.    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

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questionDid you know?

This course is BC Law Society Continuing Ed certified.

Online courses with testing qualify as an eligible activity for CPD purposes.

In addition, effective January 1, 2019, watching recordings of a previous course (which previously would have been claimable for credit only if it was watched with another lawyer) is an accepted mode of study.

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"This session was so worthwhile on many levels. It provided a deep perspective and understanding of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and was facilitated in a respectful, professional way that contributed to deeper understanding and learning. Thank you."

S. L.    Rogers Communications

"An excellent introduction to Indigenous Peoples in Canada, their history, culture, and the communications styles. Time well spent." (eLearning)

B.F.    CCEM 

Start your learning here:

Either sign up for...
  • Foundational course for those looking for some understanding of history, culture, and relationships with Indigenous Peoples
  • Understanding history as a key piece of intercultural communications to help avoid misunderstandings
  • Truth and Reconciliation Calls-to-Action friendly.

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and one of either...
  • Companion course to our Indigenous Awareness training
  • An explanation of why working with Indigenous Peoples in Canada is important
  • Learn what not to say and improve communication
  • Truth and Reconciliation Calls-to-Action friendly.

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  • Companion course to our Indigenous Awareness training
  • Training on how to form and build Government - Indigenous relationships
  • Pragmatic reasons for working with Indigenous Peoples
  • How to begin to consult with Indigenous Peoples
  • How to manage risk when cultivating Indigenous relationships

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Or take everything in one:
  • This course is Indigenous Awareness and Indigenous Relations in a single course
  • Get beyond Indigenous Awareness to practical skills and tools that can be applied everywhere
  • This training gives you the opportunity to differentiate yourself from the crowd, boost your career, begin a path toward Reconciliation, and fulfil the requirements of the TRC calls-to-action

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Then enhance your knowledge with any of the following:

  • Develop and hone practical skills and tools that can be applied during consultation and engagement activities
  • Learn the purpose and goal of consultation and engagement
  • Understand the difference between consultation and engagement
  • Learn the best practice for strengthening the consultation and engagement process

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  • Contemplate the barriers Indigenous Peoples may face when seeking employment and how your organization can help overcome these challenges
  • Learn tips for successful recruitment and retention of Indigenous Peoples
  • Understand the cultural considerations necessary at every step of the recruitment and retention process
  • Understand the importance of community outreach for recruitment and relationship building

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  • Apply our RESPECT model specifically to the subject of negotiations with Indigenous Peoples
  • Learn the most critical information required for successful negotiations and where to find it
  • Raise awareness of best practices for strengthening relationships during the negotiation process.

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  • Learn the purpose of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
  • How will it affect your ability to consult and accommodate Indigenous Peoples
  • Learn to navigate the conversation of consent vs veto.

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Your Commitment + Our Training = Informed Indigenous Relations