How to Hire for Cultural Competence
As human resource professionals, Executive Directors are seasoned in how we screen for education, competencies, skills, knowledge, abilities and any of the previous which may be transferable. We are …
Indigenous Perspectives Society Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary
With this year’s Annual General Meeting of our Board of Directors, Indigenous Perspectives Society is celebrating 25 years of excellence in supporting service delivery to children and families! For more …
Cultural Safety At Work
“It is great to have respect for the cultural practices within the communities we live and practice in.” Cultural safety is a huge step in the reconciliation of our …
Cultural Competency: What is it and Why does it Matter?
When we consider what cultural competency is, we must reflect on how it shows up in our action, words, and behaviors. These are some of the most important aspects …
Canada’s Workforce Choice Awards Finalist
Indigenous Perspectives Society is a Canada’s Workforce Choice Awards finalist for the category of Indigenous Engagement! More information about the awards can be found at workforcechoiceawards.ca. It takes strong leaders, …
Why Cultural Competency is Critical in Intercultural Relations
Cultural Competency has often been referred to in many ways; cultural sensitivity, cultural intelligence, cultural agility, and cultural humility. Whatever the terminology, we are encouraged to consider our cultural …
Children’s Aid Foundation Foster Care Transition Kits
Each year, Indigenous Perspectives Society packs back pack transition kits for children in care. These back packs help children in care have a few things of their very own …
What does Indigenous look and sound like?
With the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and both the governments of Canada and British Columbia adopting the United Nations’ Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, …
Perspectives To Action
Indigenous Perspectives Society and Stream of Consciousness On November 7, 2018, with the support of Stream of Consciousness and Sunset Labs, Indigenous Perspectives Society is pleased to bring together speakers …