Course Catalogue.

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Utilize historical and contemporary references of Indigenous Education
• Identify, assess, and evaluate your personal and organizational role in Indigenous reconciliation.
• Engage authentically and effectively with various First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities.
• Be familiar with common terminology regarding corporate and academic language.
• Begin, develop, or expand your reconciliation journey.

Description
Participants of this course will be given the tools and knowledge to authentically engage with Indigenous peoples and communities. This includes an abridged version of history through an Indigenous perspective, reviewing consent protocols when collaborating with various Indigenous partners and stakeholders, as well as addressing common misconceptions, both historically and contemporary.

The course is comprised of multimedia lecture-style modules with discussion opportunities to maximize learning outcomes.

Course Outline

• Module 1: Indigenous history - Circa 1492 to 2023. (3hrs)
• Module 2: Addressing Negative Stigmas and Stereotypes (3hrs)
• Module 3: Building Authentic Indigenous Relations (3hrs)

Who Should Attend
This course has been designed for individuals, organizations, corporations, and/or institutions undertaking the journey of reconciliation in Canada.

Course Syllabus

Module 1: Indigenous History
First and foremost, this module covers Indigenous history prior to, during, and after the arrival of European Settlers. Review Indigenous knowledge systems that continue to demonstrate complex structures that make up Indigenous systems that include education, justice, healthcare, and much more.

Module 2: Addressing Negative Stigmas & Stereotypes
This module explores avenues of misconceptions, including current examples found in mass media, workplaces, and more. Participants will learn to identify, measure, and evaluate examples of biases, prejudice, discrimination, and racism.

Module 3: Building Authentic Indigenous Relations
The final modules will utilize teachings from previous modules that will assist professionals in engaging appropriately, effectively, and efficiently with various Indigenous people and communities. By reviewing consent protocols and common communication practices, participants gain a multifaceted approach at authentic Indigenous relations.