Exploring Theme: "Govt. Commitments to Prof. Dev. Training"

Invested over $110,000 to train public servants on the history of Indigenous peoples including developing a professional workshop ‘The Path to Reconciliation: A Historic and Contemporary Overview’; Development of a new employee professional development course ‘The Path to Reconciliation: A Historic and Contemporary Overview’. This workshop is delivered by Indigenous employees to increase awareness of...

The First Nations Public Service Secretariat (FNPSS) and the First Nations Summit (FNS) were pleased today to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the British Columbia Federal Council (BCFC). The MOU strengthens First Nations and Federal public service institutions by facilitating the mutual exchange of expertise and experience. The MOU formalizes the relationship between...

A University of Regina working group designed to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) calls to action has released its guide to implementing those calls within each faculty, unit or division  starting with Call to Action # 57 that calls on all levels of government to provide education to public servants about the history of...

All current Alberta Public Service employees will participate in an in-person, one-day course over the next three years. The session will involve experiential learning with Elders through sharing circles, and participants will learn about Indigenous histories, residential schools, treaties and contemporary issues, and how they can apply what they learn to their work. Moving forward,...

Indigenous Learning Series will offer opportunities to learn and build knowledge and understanding of Canada’s shared history and how it impacts us today. GCcampus, the School’s online learning platform, is a growing collection of resources to increase cultural competency and awareness about First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples in Canada and the Government of Canada’s roles...

Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI) – is a leading Indigenous organization dedicated to supporting Indigenous participation in New Brunswick’s economy who released its Report on Reconciliation, a compilation of the findings from JEDI’s December 2017 plenary entitled: “Moving Forward Together Through Reconciliation”. The plenary sought to answer the question “How do we apply the Truth...

The Government of BC has underscored its commitment to work with Indigenous peoples in the spirit of respect and collaboration by introducing a set of draft principles designed to guide the daily work of provincial government employees. The province of British Columbia: recognizes that all relations with Indigenous peoples need to be based on the...

The Alberta government is planning to roll out mandatory training for public servants next year, focusing on Indigenous history, treaties and the legacy of residential schools. This is a follow-up to Premier Rachel Notley’s commitment in July 2015 to implement the goals of UNDRIP....

The Public Service Commission has signed a 5-year contract with Aboriginal Consulting Services to confirm content and pricing for Aboriginal Awareness training through Jan 31, 2022 at which time it is intended that all public servants will have attended the training....

One day workshop “Reconciliation Begins With me” is Intended for all public servants who want to increase their knowledge about Indigenous Peoples and issues and who want to understand how they can contribute personally and professionally to renewing relationships. In a supportive setting, you will be introduced to the rich diversity of First Nations, Métis...

“The Journey Together- Ontario’s Commitment to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples” Developing programs so that all Ontario Public Service employees receive mandatory cultural competency training on Indigenous cultures, worldviews, issues and history, including treaties and residential schoolsDeveloping programs so that all Ontario Public Service employees receive mandatory cultural competency training on Indigenous cultures, worldviews, issues and...

Cabinet approved widespread, mandatory training for all civil servants.....

Ontario is introducing mandatory indigenous cultural sensitivity and anti-racism training for all public service employees in response to recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The training is designed to help develop policies and programs to redress the legacy of residential schools, advance reconciliation with indigenous communities and make a real difference in the lives...

The Ministry of Advanced Education has purchased a two-year license to deliver the 4 Seasons of Reconciliation, an online multi-media course which will be made available to all Ministry employees. The 4 Seasons of Reconciliation was produced by Cazabon Productions under the guidance of the First Nations University of Canada’s Indigenous Advisory Circle and features Indigenous...