Indigenous Consultation & Engagement - Live-Guided Virtual Training
Indigenous Consultation & Engagement - Live-Guided Virtual Training
Are you ready to engage with an Indigenous community but aren't sure of where to start? Do you understand the differences between consultation and engagement?
What are your key challenges?
- Understanding the differences between consultation and engagement?
- Knowing how to consult with Indigenous communities?
- Understanding how to assess risk during a consultation?
- Knowing how to anticipate questions and know how to respond?
- Understanding the intention of engagement and consultation?
- Understanding the importance of building relationships?
- Understanding the business case for engagement?
- Understanding the role the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples plays in the engagement process.
- Understanding the importance of cultural protocol during engagement?
At This Training You Will:
- Review and build on the elements of consultation
- Learn the difference between consultation and engagement
- Learn about the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and its purpose
- Review what constitutes accommodation
- Review ways we can strengthen our consultation practices
- Become familiar with the use of the Risk Assessment Tool
- Prepare for questions from your Indigenous counterparts
- Learn what questions you should ask
- Learn how to deal with issues related to Western Science and Indigenous Knowledge
- Practice protocol and interactions
Reach out to us directly, and we would be delighted to provide you with a one-page printable brochure with the information you need to make an informed decision about your learning journey with us.
- Everyone who needs to fulfill legal and regulatory requirements for consultation
- Federal, provincial, regional, and municipal government staff
- Those who wish to build a strong engagement strategy
- Indigenous Relations or Affairs staff
- Senior executives, managers and board members
- Line managers
- Project managers
- Project team members
Please note:
The intended audience for our training is non-Indigenous learners. Indigenous learners could be triggered by many topics and discussions in the training.
Prerequisite
To ensure you get the most out of this session we highly recommend that you have completed either our Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples® training or training with a similar agenda within the last year. If the in-person format is sold out, this foundational course is also available in self-guided format.
This Live-Guided Training gives you the following:
- 7 hours of learning time where you can ask questions and interact live with our talented trainers and other learners
- A free fillable PDF copy of the Indigenous Consultation & Engagement Workbook
Registering for someone else or for multiple learners?
Please enter each learner's name and email address in the cart before purchasing the course.
Transport Canada
"I have taken this training before and it never becomes dated. As the world of consultation and engagement continues to evolve, the training reflects the current landscape, and I've found it to be a valuable refresher every time I take it." C.G.
Department of Fisheries & Oceans Canada
"Great training to help with Indigenous consultation, more public servants should take this training!" S.A.
Employment and Social Development Canada
"Flavio's course was an excellent experience and inspiration. I was able to better grasp many of the concepts and gain perspectives on the importance of striking that unique balance when working with Indigenous communities. It has provided me with western tools and traditional teachings to do my job effectively." A.C.
Canadian Institute for Health Information
"I can't put into words how valuable this course is for companies or organizations that will be engaging with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. This course is an absolute must!" E.H.
Environment and Climate Change Canada
"The learning curve for public sector employees to become knowledgeable enough to engage in respectful and honourable relations with Indigenous Peoples is very steep. This training is comprehensive and practical enough to accelerate this learning in a meaningful way." B.B.
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