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Indigenous Awareness (5)

angry face on a sign being held up by hands

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Uncivil Dialogue and Indigenous Peoples

December 01, 2015

Uncivil dialogue in Canada is alive and well, if only as indicated by the nature of the statements and conversations that take place in the comments...

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First Nations and Local Government Reconciliation

October 20, 2015

When the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) released its report in June 2015, the full impact of the Indian residential school system was...

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First Nation Cultural Images - Iconic or Stereotyping?

October 14, 2015

What are iconic images to some are considered stereotypical, generic, ignorant and insulting to others. When it comes to the masses, stereotypical...

Culturally insensitive wooden Indians in front of cigar store

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Use These Culturally Offensive Phrases & Questions at Your Own Risk

September 22, 2015

Have you ever been in the socially awkward situation of being around someone who says something that is inappropriate and culturally offensive? Have...

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What to call ceremonial wear?

September 09, 2015

There was a really great item in the news in early September about President Obama. While on a trip to Alaska, he joined some young Alaskan native...

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What Does Indigenous Awareness Mean?

May 19, 2015

Indigenous awareness is a broad term – I know because my onsite and public workshops are dedicated to helping people understand the full extent of...

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Indigenous Awareness Training Before Recruitment

January 20, 2015

So, you want to start hiring Indigenous workers? Great! But, before you launch a recruitment program, you should consider helping your team prepare...