How much do you actually know about Indigenous Peoples and issues? Would you like to build a better understanding of some of the issues you hear in the news?
If the answer is "yes!" then Indigenous Awareness training can be a helpful way to get off on the right foot.
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Year of publication:
2012
“Through partnerships with industry, government and the community at large, the Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development Inc. (CAHRD) has helped Winnipeg's growing Aboriginal community find gainful and rewarding employment for over 30 years. See how this program is empowering their clientele through education and hands-on skills training.”
"Culturally-sensitive and effective interviewers know the background, experience and culture of the job candidates they interview and respond to each candidate on the basis of individual merit. By understanding that limited availability of work, lack of training opportunities, distance from major economic centres and a variety of personal factors may be responsible for inconsistent work records, the interviewer can more accurately assess an Aboriginal candidate’s resume."
"Aboriginal people (First Nations, Métis and Inuit people in Canada) are known as storytellers. This has been a sacred process that is viewed by many as the soul of the people. This soul of every native culture has always found its surest expression in stories. Without the written language culture, all traditional customs were shared by storytelling, and passed down in this same manner over many generations. Given this cultural background, five suggestions can guide the ways you listen to Aboriginal colleagues"
"Mastering Aboriginal Inclusion training helps organizations climb our seven-stage Inclusion Continuum to create workplaces of inclusion through an effective ensemble of learning modules and essential tools that position them to become employers of choice to Aboriginal talent."
"In 2008/09 we launched a successful employer-focused strategy that brings together Canada’s leading inclusion employers. Our partners have the common goal of investing in the advancement of Aboriginal economic and social inclusion."
In this concentration, explore your love of learning and learn how to share it with those who may find learning a challenge. You learn to practise patience and nurture creativity in yourself and others. You study the theory and scientific terminology used in the workplace.
In this concentration, you gain the skills and knowledge to help people with intellectual, physical and mental health disabilities become fully included and participating members of society.
In this concentration, you develop the knowledge and skills needed to work as a child and youth care worker. You bring a high level of respect for children and youth to your study and are committed to helping them see their strengths and develop to their full potential. In this field, you often work with teams to design recreational, therapeutic, and social programs for troubled youth. In addition to being compassionate, you must also be firm enough to facilitate therapeutic programs and interventions.
