Indigenous Awareness & Relations
Through our partnership with Indigenous Corporate Training, InterLINK offers two Indigenous training courses: Indigenous Awareness and Indigenous Relations.
In these courses, participants will learn about the history of indigenous peoples in Canada, gain an understanding of how current issues and ongoing legal structures impact Indigenous communities, and how to cultivate meaningful Indigenous relationships from an organization or business perspective.
Please note, you are encouraged to complete the Indigenous Awareness course before Indigenous Relations.
Quick Facts
- Online, self-paced
- Open to all BC public libraries
- Learn more about Indigenous Corporate Training
Program Details
Below are details about the Indigenous training program, including information on costs, format, eligibility, and more.
Format
Online.
Delivery
Self-paced.
Participants must create a free account to access the training. Instructions will be sent after registration.
Courses
Indigenous Awareness
How much do you really know about Indigenous Peoples and issues? Would you like to build a better understanding of some of the issues you hear in the news? Indigenous Awareness training is a foundational course designed to help you build that understanding. Participants will explore the histories and cultures of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and gain insights into how current issues and systems continue to impact Indigenous communities today.
Indigenous Relations
The fear of doing or saying the wrong thing can impede your ability to develop effective Indigenous relationships. Indigenous relations training gives you insight, strategies, tips, and suggestions necessary to overcome that fear. You will learn what to do, what not to do and why. This course paves your path to respectful and effective Indigenous relations and is the follow up course to our Indigenous Awareness training.
Eligibility
Open to all BC public libraries through their federations.
Costs
Indigenous Awareness: $75
Indigenous Relations: $75
At this time, costs for InterLINK libraries are not applicable. Register via the form provided below to waive fees.
Some federations are subsidizing the cost of Indigenous training. Please connect with your federation for more details.
About Indigenous Corporate Training
Indigenous Corporate Training is the organization behind the Indigenous Awareness and Indigenous Relations courses. Founded and led by Indigenous leaders, the company has been delivering self-guided and live-guided training for over 20 years.
Their programs are designed to foster understanding, respect, and meaningful collaboration between individuals, organizations, and Indigenous communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Indigenous Training FAQs
Browse through frequently asked questions to learn more about the Indigenous Awareness & Relations courses.
The Indigenous Awareness course and the Indigenous Relations course each take up to 3 hours to complete, but don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be done in one sitting. You can pause the training videos at any time and return to them when you’re ready.
You will have 30 days to complete the training.
Yes, after you’ve completed the course(s) you will receive a certificate of completion via the email address attached to your training account.
InterLINK provides staff training through libraries or federations. Because of this, we work directly with libraries or federations for billing. We’re not able to invoice individuals.
If fees apply, InterLINK will invoice the appropriate library/federation.
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