Working Effectively with Aboriginal Peoples™ – During Consultation with Association of BC Forest Professionals
May 30, 2012 – Prince George $400.00 plus HST
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August 21, 2012 – Campbell River $400.00 plus HST
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“Finally effective Aboriginal consultation training!..” KG · EBA
“…I gained a lot of clarity around defining & ensuring meaningful consultation. Great information and group knowledge sharing among participants.” PR · Urban Systems
“I took the first course, Working Effectively with Aboriginal Peoples™ which was fantastic and I feel the same about this one. I have taken other Consultation courses which left me with questions and confused. This one not so. It was a very good course.” CN · Fisheries & Oceans Canada
We are following up our very successful Consultation training in Kamloops by co-hosting these training programs in Prince George and Campbell River with the Association of BC Forest Professionals. We take our classic Aboriginal cross cultural awareness training program, Working Effectively with Aboriginal Peoples™ and get beyond Aboriginal awareness to practical skills and tools that can be applied during engagement and consultation efforts. With some tried and proven approaches individuals and organizations can position themselves to lead consultation efforts.
This course takes the information learned in our Working Effectively with Aboriginal Peoples™ introductory session and provides you with opportunity to use the information in interactive exercises learning from doing and from others.
Purpose of the Workshop:
- Provide information to help participants with their engagement and consultation efforts,
- Support appropriate cross cultural communications,
- Learn to apply the RESPECT model learning in the introductory Working Effectively with Aboriginal Peoples™,
- practice conducting Risk Assessment using the Risk Assessment tool provided in the introductory Working Effectively with Aboriginal Peoples™
- Share experiences and learn from others,
- Raise awareness of best practice for strengthening relationships during the consultation process.
Who should attend?
- Anyone needing to fulfill legal and regulatory requirements for consultation
- Line managers,
- Project managers,
- Communications staff
- Aboriginal Relations or Affairs staff
- Community Relations staff
At this course you will:
- Review and build on the elements of consultation
- Know the difference between Consultation vs. Engagement
- Learn the intent of consultation
- 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 they will ask you
- Know how to deal with issues related to western science and traditional ecological knowledge
- Practice protocol and interactions
Prerequisites: Previous Attendance in Working Effectively with Aboriginal Peoples™ or completion of Working Effectively with Aboriginal Peoples™ online.
Agenda:
8:30 to 4:00pm
Morning
Introductions & Objectives
Key Information Review
Consultation vs. Engagement
What is the Intent of Consultation?
What constitutes accommodation?
Accommodation Scenario Exercise
Ways to Strengthen Consultation
Risk, Consultation and Accommodation
Risk Assessment Exercise
Afternoon:
Anticipating questions and how to respond
Western Science vs. Traditional Environmental Knowledge
Community Profiles Exercise
Protocol and Practice (case study)
Evaluations
Check out this article: What to look for in an Aboriginal Awareness Trainer.
What people are saying about our Working Effectively with Aboriginal Peoples™ During Consultation training:
“The workshop provided a lot of practical advice and food for thought on effective consultation engagement. I will definitely be able to apply the course in my daily work.”
Sarah v. • Ministry of Culture
“A great course, not only in its content but also because it gave participants the opportunity to interact with each other, and talk about local situations.”
Jake N. • Ontario Ministry of the Environment
“The sharing of information among Gov’t Ministries, along with knowledge of the trainer, was an invaluable learning experience to further my understanding in working effectively with Aboriginal Consultation.”
W. Wong • Ontario Ministry of Culture
Register here:
May 30, 2012 – Prince George $400.00 plus HST

August 21, 2012 – Campbell River $400.00 plus HST
Training will be held from 8:30am to 4:00pm. Location details will be forwarded upon registration.
Refund & Cancellation Policy –Fee is refundable (less $50) if notice is received 5 business days before the workshop. We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule workshop, refuse admission, or change speakers, location, or content.
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