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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?
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?
Indigenous Relations
  • 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


Live-Guided Virtual Training

$7000  Per Group (Up to 30 Learners) Contact Us
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quotes2This training opportunity was incredibly valuable. Packed into one day was a wealth of historical context, sensitive insight and practical information relevant to working effectively with indigenous people today. Thank you!.

D.W.  •  City of Abbotsford

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Foundational Training

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Indigenous Awareness

and then

Indigenous Relations

Or take both in one:

Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples

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Very eye opening. Very interested particularly in the treaty history and current processes, well covered. I liked the fact that audience questions and possible prejudices were dealt with on a professional, understanding level.

S.B.  •  Royal Roads University

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Advanced Training

Enhance your knowledge

Indigenous Consultation & Engagement

Indigenous Employment: Recruitment & Retention

Indigenous Procurement

How to Negotiate with Indigenous Peoples

Our Advanced Training exceeds the requirements of CCIB PAIR certification.

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

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