Building Local Relationships

Building Local Relationships

Strengthen your capacity to work respectfully and effectively with Indigenous communities through our Building Local Relationships training. This dynamic, 4-hour workshop helps professionals and organizations foster meaningful connections with Indigenous Peoples and Nations—laying the foundation for cultural safety, reconciliation, and decolonized practice.

Whether you’re new to this work or ready to deepen your commitment, this session offers valuable insights into relationship-building rooted in shared values and Indigenous sovereignty.

What You’ll Learn

Participants will explore the importance of value-based relationship building and learn how to align organizational practices with the principles of reconciliation and Indigenous jurisdiction. You’ll gain practical tools to guide your journey toward creating respectful, sustainable partnerships with local Nations and Indigenous communities.

Key Takeaways

• Explore how shared values inform respectful collaboration and effective decision-making

• Understand your organization’s role in implementing Indigenous-based jurisdiction such as BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People’s Act (DRIPA)

• Begin building your own Reconciliation Plan rooted in Indigenous-led priorities

• Reflect on your personal and organizational foundation for working in a decolonizing framework

• Develop actionable skills for fostering long-term, reciprocal relationships with Indigenous Nations and communities

Who Should Attend

This training is ideal for educators, healthcare providers, social workers, non-profit staff, municipalities, and public service professionals who are seeking to strengthen their cultural competency and engage meaningfully with Indigenous communities.