Indigenous Cultural Awareness Trainings

Colonization has caused systematic discrimination that directly affects the quality of service that Indigenous people receive. We believe that the first step to reconciliation is understanding and respecting one another. Cultural awareness trainings and cultural safety practices are vital components in fostering understanding and respect for diverse cultures, including Indigenous communities. These trainings aim to enhance individuals' understanding of cultural differences, historical contexts, and the impacts of colonization and systemic discrimination on Indigenous peoples and their communities.

Indigenous Cultural Diversity Training (ICDT)

We offer 4 hour professional development workshops on cultural safety and humility in the workplace, with an emphasis on Indigenous peoples. The training includes ceremonies with a local Knowledge Carrier, drumming, group activities and discussions meant for individuals and groups to come together to explore cultural humility q enhance self-awareness

As an Indigenous led non-profit, our program facilitators provide first hand insights and practical knowledge that participants can apply in their personal and professional life.

KAIROS Blanket Exercise (KBE)

KBEs were developed in collaboration with Elders, Indigenous educators and allies in 1997 as a response to the Report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. This experiential workshops explores our shared history as Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island.

This participatory history lesson fosters truth, respect, and reconciliation in our community. Developed in collaboration with local Elders, it includes a talking circle and is approximately 4 hours long.

  • “I think this really helped to open our minds up and remind us that we still have a lot of learning to do, I’m leaving this session with a new way of looking at things.”

  • “I think these topics always leave me in awe and shock, just because they are not prevalent and haven’t been prevalent. I’m from a generation where residential school systems were still functioning. I would like to thank you for all that you shared and I am committed to continuing the learning process for myself and those around me.”

  • "It felt like this was so much more than a training session. You created an environment where we are building a relationship to continue to work together. I absolutely loved how welcoming and friendly this session was - you created such a comfortable atmosphere while still delivering a lot of content."

  • "Incredible facilitators with so much knowledge, lived experience and wisdom to share."

  • “I really felt today was powerful and I learned so much.”

  • "More engaging than other workshops, life changing!"