IN Perspective
Understanding and Healing Lateral Violence
This 3 hour seminar provides insight into understanding and healing lateral violence within Indigenous communities. Through the use of circle, group exercises and individual reflection, we explore the definition of lateral violence, contributing factors, and provide helpful frameworks and tools to build positive strategies within your organization and professional circles.
- Next Training Date at Indigenous Perspectives Society:
- April 8th, 2020 Location: 664 Granderson Road, Victoria (Langford)
- Length: 3 hours Time: 9 am to 12 pm
- Cost: $75 per person (for training sessions at IPS with a minimum of 10 participants) *Tuition receipts are available on request.
Register at https://ipsregistration.ca/
IPS Receives Green Business Certification
Victoria – Indigenous Indigenous Perspectives Society has attained Green Business Certification through the Vancouver Green Business Collective.
Walking this path is an important value for IPS and it’s humbling and exciting to be recognized for that. Below are some of our Green Highlights. Thank you, Vancouver Island Green Business Collective and Surfrider Foundation Vancouver Island!
Green Highlights:
- Provide online courses and shuttle bus which has reduced students commuting by car by 50%
- No single use products purchased for staff kitchen supplies (e.g. coffee cartridges, sugar packages, stir sticks)
- Purchasing policy that all new office equipment and appliances are to be ENERGY STAR® Certified
To learn more about Indigenous Perspectives Society visit https://ipsociety.ca/
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Media Contact:
Rachelle Dallaire, Executive Director, 250 391 0007
Instructor: Aboriginal Social Worker Training
INSTRUCTOR ABORIGINAL SOCIAL WORKER TRAINING
Are you eager to work in a dynamic environment where your passion for knowledge-sharing creates excellence through training and leadership? Are you willing to help nurture a deeper understanding of Indigenous perspectives and cultural differences? We are a not for profit organization dedicated to strengthening the lives and voices of Indigenous people, and we are looking for an energetic and confident Instructor to join our dedicated team. We are looking for an Instructor to deliver child welfare training to front-line social workers working in a Delegated Aboriginal Agency.
In this role you can display your love of bringing ideas and theories to life while fostering meaningful dialogue that boosts self-determination and social change for Indigenous communities. As an instructor, you will be sharing your natural aptitude for developing, reviewing, and delivering curriculum. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to travel frequently within BC.
Are you a confident and natural teacher, coach, and mentor? If you thrive in a dynamic environment, have a passion for adult education, and are enthusiastic about working in partnership with Indigenous families, elders, and communities, then we want to talk with you!
Who are we? Indigenous Perspectives Society is a provincial not for profit organization that strengthens the voice of Indigenous communities through culturally relevant education, professional development, research, and policy. Unique to our organization is our commitment to culturally relevant services. For 20 years, our programs have been fostering a deeper understanding of Indigenous perspectives and cultural differences and helping build successful relationships with Indigenous communities, stakeholders and government partners.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
• A Bachelor of Social Work or a related degree.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in an Aboriginal Child and Family Services.
• Thorough knowledge of Aboriginal social work specifically in Child Welfare, and knowledge of legislation, regulations and practice standards pertaining to Indigenous Child & Family Services.
• Demonstrated experience in adult education instruction and delivery.
• Sound knowledge of Indigenous communities, cultures, traditions, and practices in BC.
• Proficiency with computer software including MS Office, databases, and PowerPoint.
• Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.
If you are qualified and interested in this challenging position, please send your resume with an accompanying cover letter describing how your strengths and experience make you the ideal fit to rachelled@ipsociety.ca with “Instructor: ASW” as the subject line. Open until filled.
The Indigenous Perspectives Society thanks all applicants for their interest and advises that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Job Description – Instructor Job Posting – February 2020
For all Indigenous Perspectives Society employment opportunities visit https://ipsociety.ca/about/employment/
IPS wins Best First Nations Business/ Entrepreneur at BOWSA
Indigenous Perspectives Society wins Best First Nations Business/ Entrepreneur at the WestShore Chamber of Commerce Best of the WestShore Awards!
A gratitude filled thank you to everyone who votes for us and supports our work.
Rachelle Dallaire, Indigenous Perspectives Society Executive Director
Indigenous Perspectives Society Accredited with Third CARF Three-Year Accreditation
Victoria – CARF International has accredited Indigenous Perspectives Society for another three years. This accreditation is the third consecutive Three Year Accreditation for Indigenous Perspectives Society.
This accreditation decision represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to an organization and shows the organization’s substantial conformance to the CARF standards. An organization receiving a Three Year Accreditation has put itself through a rigorous peer review process and has demonstrated to a team of surveyors during an on-site visit that its programs and services are measurable, accountable, and of the highest quality. For more information about the accreditation process, please visit the CARF website at www.carf.org
Indigenous Perspectives Society continues to strive towards excellence in all that they do. Check out this video of the staff while they were hard at work preparing for the CARF re-accreditation survey.
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Media Contact: Rachelle Dallaire, Executive Director, 250 391 0007