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Aboriginal People: Building Stronger Relationships (ABP001)

Who Should Attend:

All levels of employees who want to improve day to day interactions by increasing their appreciation and understanding of the history and culture of Aboriginal people.

Office Professionals Certificate Elective Credit

*CSC pays 50% of the tuition for Manitoba civil servants*

Overview of the Workshop:

Facilitators from the Aboriginal community will provide informative presentations and lead group discussion on the history and impact of past government policy. They will explain and demonstrate differences that can provide insight and awareness to people who interact with Aboriginal people in their work.

Learning Objectives:

• identify terms and definitions used by mainstream society to classify Aboriginal People for the purposes of legal, jurisdictional and political affiliations
• gain insight through facilitator "story telling" and personal experiences to enhance appreciation and understanding of cultural history and the impact on today's workplace and society
• review the "Medicine Wheel" framework and discuss its significance to the Aboriginal culture

Facilitator:

• Louise Chippeway

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