First Nations in Canada (IRA103)
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Online
Course
English
Online
Course
French
Overview
Delivery method
Online
Duration
2 hours
Audience
Employees
All public servants at all levels; open to the general public
Prerequisites
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To register for this course, you must first complete the following:
- IRA102 - A Brief History of the Relationship Between Indigenous Peoples and the Government of Canada
- IRA101 - Reflecting on Cultural Bias: Indigenous Perspectives
Description
Public servants are in a unique position to help build respectful relationships with First Nations in Canada. This online self-paced course looks at some of the governance structures, traditions and current realities of First Nations and their relationships with the Government of Canada. Participants will learn how government policies and programs of the past and the present impact contemporary First Nations communities, and discover how they can make a difference for a better future.
Topics include:
- using respectful terminology
- recognizing the diversity of First Nations across the country
- understanding the contemporary realities of First Nations
- contemplating the historical and contemporary relationships between First Nations and the Government of Canada
Legacy course code: K101
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