Why Cultural Competency Matters In today’s world, cultural competency is essential—not only for professionals working with Indigenous communities, but for anyone striving to build meaningful relationships, promote inclusivity, and work …
To Northwest Coast Indigenous peoples, the dragonfly is a symbol of change, transformation and swiftness. The dragonfly is a creature of the wind and also of the water representing multiple …
In recent years, the visibility of Indigenous issues in Canada has grown significantly. From the continued discovery of unmarked graves at former residential school sites to national conversations about Indigenous …
Indigenous Perspectives Society proudly participated in National Indigenous Peoples Day, hosted on the traditional territory of the Songhees and Esquimalt peoples and organized by Royal Roads University. Our executive director …
As we gathered in the sacred space of the Songhees Longhouse, we were honored to receive teachings from Elder Butch Dick. His words resonated with all of us, as he …
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2024 Indigenous Perspectives Society, Centre of Excellence in Community Education Annual General Meeting will be held on: September 5th 2024, RVSP to ELainez@ipsociety.ca
Mari mari (Mapuche greeting) Volunteering has been something I have prioritized throughout my life, and I am grateful to have been the first mentee for the L.E.A.D.R.S. Mentorship Program offered …
The Indigenous Perspectives Society Youth L.E.A.D.R.S. Mentorship Program is designed specifically for individuals aged 16 to 25, offering avenues to cultivate both professional and interpersonal competencies within an office setting …
After eight months of dedicated and fulfilling work, the Youth Circle is proudly concluding their involvement with the now completed Agenda Gap Program. This initiative, developed by the School of …
The Indigenous Perspectives Society (IPS) is excited to announce the launch of our new training program, “Holding Space for Healing: Understanding Crisis in Community.” This innovative and essential training is …
