Introduction to Indigenous Foundational Learning
Designed for those who work with Indigenous employees, this workshop focuses on Indigenous engagement, recruitment, and retention strategies to improve engagement and inclusiveness in the workplace. Participants will be introduced to Indigenous contributions, world views, and histories so that they can build competencies that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in the workplace. Participants will also learn techniques to better support the learning and development of Indigenous employees and gain a deeper understanding of the impacts of inter-generational trauma on learning and the ability to succeed in the workplace.
This workshop takes a holistic approach to learning and integrates Indigenous teachings such as ceremony, talking circle, and storytelling.
Intended Audience:
Employers and community workers looking to understand how to better recruit, retain, and support Indigenous employees.
Required Resources:
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There is a fee for this workshop.
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Sessions are offered online, access to a computer and internet is required.
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Customized training workshops are also available and can be conducted in person for groups up to 15 people. Price dependent on location and group size.
How to Access:
This workshop is offered by the Further Education Society of Alberta (FESA). You can learn more or register here.
Expected Results:
Participants will learn:
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How to integrate Indigenous adult learning principles into effective workplace training models
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Understand Indigenous perspectives, history, and worldviews and their impact on learning
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How to create effective recruitment strategies and support and retain Indigenous employees
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Effects of trauma on learning specific to the Indigenous experience
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