Indigenous Perspectives Society

Indigenous Perspectives Society
Centre of Excellence in Community Education

We acknowledge and express our gratitude to the Lkwungen People, also known as the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations communities, for allowing us to live, work and play on their lands. View full acknowledgement

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Cultural Perspectives Training

This course helps governments, organizations, businesses and individuals deepen their understanding, increase cultural competence, and develop actionable ideas to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action.

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Gladue Writers Training

Over ten weeks of learning, participants develop an understanding of the importance of story-telling as healing, the role of historic trauma, historic trauma responses, and intergenerational effects in the over-representation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system.

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Family Support Worker Training

This three day training provides Indigenous Child and Family Service Agencies the learning needed for Family Support Workers to establish respectful, collaborative relationships with community members. Explores both personal and professional values along with understanding the elements of a collaborative practice.

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Designated Representative Training

This three day training course delivers curriculum that is structured to reflect the roles of the Designated Representative and apply knowledge gained to support the rights of the children.

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C-92 Training: Federal Act for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families

This online training introduces the new federal legislation, An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families.

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All My Relations: Supporting Two Spirit Youth Training

This 1 day training discusses resilience and helpful supports of our Two Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ youth. Topics covered include intergenerational effects of colonization, the unique two spirit identity, finding place in Indigenous, Western, and LGBTQ communities...

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All of our training services help foster a deeper understanding of Indigenous perspectives and cultural differences.

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We offer customized training courses and a range of consulting services to support organizations build their capacity, define their goals and develop processes to achieve desired outcomes.

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Formerly the Caring for First Nations Children Society, is a not-for-profit organization that strengthens the voice of Indigenous communities through education and professional development. Our training programs help foster a deeper understanding of Indigenous perspectives and cultural differences, and we help build successful partnerships and relationships with Indigenous communities, stakeholders and government partners. We also build capacity and support self-determination for Indigenous communities by providing leadership in research, innovation and contributing to social change.

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