Community & Family Support – Indigenous Perspectives Society

Indigenous Adoptions & Permanency Online

Indigenous Adoptions & Permanency Online is training for caregivers, pre-adoptive parents, post-adoptive parents, social workers, interdisciplinary professionals, and anyone working in the field of Aboriginal/Indigenous child and family service delivery.

All My Relations: Supporting Two Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ* Youth

This full day course introduces participants to key concepts around the inter-generational effects of colonization with impact to Two Spirit, Indigiqueer, and LGBTQ* folx. While inviting reflection on the realities of homophobia and racism, there is an emphasis on identifying and celebrating resilience, resurgence, and pride in identity. Discussion also includes available supports and services for youth.

Community in Support of Indigenous Families: Understanding Abuse and Neglect

This one day training course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to perceive intergenerational effects of trauma; recognize the indicators of all forms of child abuse and neglect; foster resilience through cultural connection; and communicate about abuse and neglect with kids and youth in a safe, trauma-informed manner.

Conflict Transformation Seminar

This 3-hour seminar examines different types of conflict and provides insight into how we can approach and navigate conflict while seeing it as an opportunity for necessary transformation. Participants will be offered practical tools and strategies to address conflict in different ways, depending on the type of conflict and situation. Ways in which conflict can be experienced as a place of possibility for transformation will be examined.

Ending Violence: Passing the Torch

This one day workshop is designed to engage youth within the community in the process of addressing family violence. As the leaders of the future and the next generation of knowledge keepers, equipped with the right tools, skills and information youth can begin to educate their peers about violence. How youth in particular can take creative steps to address and eliminate violence in their communities.

Understanding & Healing Lateral Violence Seminar

Understanding & Healing Lateral Violence

This training 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.

Indigenous Perspectives Society: Centre of Excellence in Community Education (IPS) offers Community and Family Support training courses that help guide participants to be effective in their roles, working collaboratively in community and family support teams. Participants work in both Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations and communities throughout British Columbia and across Canada.

Training	Category	Next Session
Indigenous Adoptions & Permanency Online	Community & Family Support	Jan 11, 2027
All My Relations: Supporting Two Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ* Youth	Community & Family Support	TBD
Designated Representative Training	Community & Family Support	Dec 8, 2026
Ending Violence: Passing the Torch	Community & Family Support	TBD
Family Support Worker Training	Community & Family Support	Oct 21, 2026
Conflict Transformation Seminar	Community & Family Support	Oct 6, 2026
Community in Support of Indigenous Families: Understanding Abuse and Neglect	Community & Family Support	TBD
Understanding & Healing Lateral Violence	Community & Family Support	TBD
Coming In: Peer Ally-ship with Two Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQI* Youth	Community & Family Support	TBD
Honouring Our Sacred Sisters	Community & Family Support	TBD

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