FAQ

A: No. All of our trainings are open to and beneficial to participants regardless of race or ethnicity. However, some trainings will be specifically delivered with a particular participant demographic in mind. If you are wondering whether your team will benefit from a particular training currently advertised for specific identities or experiences, please contact us directly.

A: Each training will have specific recommendations for participant experiences to assist with related professional and personal development. However, most trainings are open to participants of all backgrounds unless otherwise noted. If you have questions whether your team is able to take a particular training, please contact us.

A: Trainings can be delivered in-person or virtually over Zoom. Each session is facilitated through a variety of delivery styles and activities including lecture, open group discussions, small breakout group discussions, videos, and personal reflections. Most trainings include a participant manual that will be provided depending on the delivery method:

• Virtual: a pdf version of the manual will be emailed the week prior to training
• In-person: physical copies will be brought to the training by the facilitator(s)

A: Each training will have a 15-minute break during a 3-hour period. For full day trainings, a 1-hour lunch break is provided in addition to a 15-minute break in both the morning and afternoon.

A: Upon confirmation with a signed proposal from the hiring organization, an Indigenous Perspectives Society admin will create a unique registration page that your team can register through at https://ipsregistration.ca/private.php. Participants can either register themselves individually or an administrator from your organization can register all staff/team members in bulk. Your team’s coordinator will receive an email from an IPS admin once your registration link is active.

A: The following trainings provide a certificate of completion after the training has concluded:

• 1-day Cultural Perspectives that includes the Moodle component
• 2-day Healing Lateral Violence
• Family Support Worker
• Designated Representative
• Board of Directors
• Supervisory
• An Introduction to Indigenous Jurisdiction and the Federal Act for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families

If you have any questions regarding receiving a certificate for other trainings, please contact us.

A: Trainings are open to a minimum of 10 participants and typically a maximum of 35 for both in-person and virtual deliveries. For organizations with more than 35 staff, multiple sessions are recommended.

There are times when IPS will accommodate more than 35 participants in a session. Please note if a session exceeds 35 participants there is an extra cost to the hiring organization for the extra seats. IPS may need to customize the training curriculum to accommodate the extra participants and to ensure the learning environment is able to cover all the necessary materials. If you have questions about participant numbers, please contact us.

A: Indigenous Perspectives Society is a non-land based organization located on Lekwungen Territory (colonially known as Victoria, BC Canada), meaning we do not represent one particular Nation. Our team consists of individuals from a variety of cultural backgrounds and we encourage our facilitators to speak to their own experiences when delivering a training.

For trainings that address working with the Nations local to your area, such as Building Local Relations, you can request that an Elder or local community member be present to assist with the training if one is available. If a guest will be present, an additional cost for honorarium will be included in the invoice.

A: The Society actively works to create an accessible, accommodating and safe environment, when possible, for all individuals on site. The Society has the following supports and systems readily available for individuals:

Each training is delivered with a variety of materials and methods including lecture, visuals, videos, small and big group discussions, reflection, and sharing of personal experiences. Participants will be provided with participant manuals for each training that they can keep after the delivery. If you have questions or need further support than what’s listed below, please contact us.

Virtual deliveries

All virtual trainings are delivered on Zoom and have Zoom-enabled close captions available at any time that can be activated by the participant. Tech support is available during the training to assist individuals with online access and learning.

Throughout the training, group prompts are often typed in the chat in addition to being verbally asked.

Facilitators and tech support are available during breaks and after training for any further questions that were not able to be covered during the training.

If an individual has a question that they do not feel safe or comfortable asking publicly during the session, they are welcome to privately message the coordinator or tech through the Zoom chat for their question to be answered anonymously.

A Canadian toll-free number is available for individuals who may be having difficulty with accessing the Zoom link.

In-person deliveries hosted at the hiring Organization’s location

Facilitators are available during breaks and after training for any further questions that were not able to be covered during the training.

Often, a basket is available for individuals to write anonymous questions if they do not feel safe or comfortable asking verbally.

In-person sessions hosted at the Indigenous Perspectives Society

IPS is a scent-free environment and we ask all participants to refrain from wearing scents when on the premise.

The IPS training room is on the ground floor with double doors and wheelchair access. The doors do not have an automatic button for opening.

On the ground floor, there is one private genderless washroom with a grab bar. As well, there is one shared washroom specifically for females and femme-identifying individuals that has stalls. There are two additional private genderless washrooms available to participants on the second floor with offices that do not include a grab bar. The second floor is accessed via a staircase with one handrail with no elevator access.

Diverse lighting options are available to accommodate light sensitivities.  

One accessible-reserved parking stall and one Elder parking stall is reserved near the main entrance.

IPS is conveniently located within a 5 minute walking distance from the main Langford bus routes.

A: For most of our trainings there is no pre-requisites to participate. However, some trainings recommend that participants work in a certain field to receive the full benefits of the training. If you are wondering whether a certain training is appropriate for your team, please contact us directly.

A: Welcome emails are usually sent out to registered participants from an IPS admin within the week prior to their scheduled training date. If a training is in-person, emails may be sent out by the hiring Organization’s training coordinator if requested.

A: We encourage participants to be present for the entirety of the training so they can fully benefit from the training and limit disruptions to the group. However, we understand that due to various circumstances an individual may not be able to participate for their full training. We do not prevent participants from attending a training if they can only attend part of it.

A: IPS delivers trainings throughout Canada and we are open to negotiating travel to communities outside of Canada. Our facilitators make all reasonable efforts to ensure they can travel to various locations. However, there may be times when barriers prevent their ability to travel to certain locations such as weather, transportation access, season, personal safety etc. Any related travel and accommodation costs for facilitators will be included in your invoice unless otherwise negotiated.

All trainings are delivered through Canadian-based Indigenous experiences and perspectives. For deliveries outside of Canada, customization will be required. If you are wondering whether we are able to travel to your community, please contact us.

A: To inquire about the cost of a particular training, please contact us directly. The cost of each training can depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to:

• Which training
• Whether customizations are requested or needed
• Whether travel or accommodations are needed
• Whether an Elder or guest will be presenting alongside the facilitator
• If the participant number exceeds 35 participants