Working Effectively With Indigenous Peoples® for Local Governments

Do you work in a municipal or local government in Canada? Are you looking for training to help you get beyond awareness in your work with Indigenous Peoples? Is the fear of doing or saying the wrong thing impeding your ability to develop effective Indigenous relationships?

What are your key challenges?

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 to form and build Government - Indigenous Relations?
Understanding pragmatic reasons for working with Indigenous Peoples?
Knowing how to begin to consult with Indigenous Peoples?
Knowing how to manage risk when cultivating Indigenous Relationships?

Who should take this course?

Regional and local government employees from departments including:

Mayor and Councils
Administration and Human Resources
Parks, Recreation and Culture
Planning, Building and Development
Business and Economic Development

Anyone with an interest in Indigenous relations between municipal or local governments including:

Contractors and suppliers
Non-profit community development organizations
Those preparing for a career in local or municipal government

quotes2 This 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.