November 25, 2009 – Toronto
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We take our classic Aboriginal cross cultural awareness training program, Working Effectively with Aboriginal Peoples™, that has been field tested with Aboriginal and non-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 Peoplesâ„¢ 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 Peoplesâ„¢,
• practice conducting Risk Assessment using the Risk Assessment tool provided in the introductory Working Effectively with Aboriginal Peoplesâ„¢
• 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 Peoplesâ„¢ or completion of Working Effectively with Aboriginal Peoplesâ„¢ online.

Agenda:

8:30 to 4:00pm

Morning

Introductions & Objectives

Key Information Review

Consultation vs. Engagement

What is the Intent of Consultation?

What constitutes accomodation?

Accommodation Scenario Exercise

Ways to Strengthen Consultation

Risk, Consultation and Accomodation

Risk Assessment Exercise

Afternoon:

Questions they will ask and how to respond

Western Science vs. Traditional Environmental Knowledge

Community Profiles Exercise

Protocol and Practice (case study)

Evaluations

What people are saying about our Working Effectively with Aboriginal Peoplesâ„¢ 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

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