Aboriginal Relations Training
Consulting Matrix provides customized Aboriginal Relations training. Our introductory course provides the foundation upon which more specialized training and coaching can be built.
Our approach is participant-centred and interactive — group exercises, case studies, Q's and A's. We design modules to address your unique needs. This program is tailored to meet the knowledge and skill requirements of your team.
Participants leave with a fresh perspective and a resource binder with background material for future reference. Content is focused on the sector that you work in. Teams develop new options and approaches to engage in Aboriginal relations successfully.
Training Session Outline: Introduction to Aboriginal Relations
Training is provided by the team of Karen Wishart and Carmen Jones.
Why history matters
- The early relationships between Aboriginal communities and the first European settlers
- The nature and intent of treaties between First Nations and the Crown
- Canada's first Aboriginals policies
- The legacy of historical relationships
Aboriginal and treaty rights
- The legal processes that contribute to the definition and protection of Aboriginal and treaty rights
- What is meant by the terms "Aboriginal rights" and "treaty rights"
- The nature and scope of particular rights as they have been defined and recognized thus far
- The obligations of the Crown to accommodate these right
Working together
- How and why government policies and practices will continue to evolve
- The distinctions among consultation, negotiation, and on-going relationship building
- The duty to consult with First Nation and Aboriginal communities
- Best practices for engaging with First Nations
Please contact Karen Wishart for more information, or to arrange for a presentation on our services.