What is Cultural Perspectives Training?
Cultural Perspectives Training is a full-day immersive course held to explore key concepts such as the history and ongoing impacts of colonization, Indigenous sovereignty, and allyship.
Why it Matters
Through an in-depth overview of Residential Schools and contemporary colonial practices, participants learn to recognize their social location, reflect on privilege, and explore actionable and authentic ways to support Indigenous sovereignty.
How You’ll Learn
Our approach combines self-reflective learning, group discussions, video resources, and experiential exercises, empowering individuals and organizations to implement decolonial practices effectively.
Our Commitment to Reconciliation
Equip your team with the knowledge and tools to respond meaningfully to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Declaration on the rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.
Our blended learning model supports diverse adult learning styles by balancing interactive in-class sessions (virtual or in-person) with self-paced online modules, and action-based assignments.
In-Class (Virtual or In-Person):
- Understand the history and legacy of Residential Schools
- Explore the continued impacts of colonization on Indigenous communities today, including terminology
- Identify social location, decolonization frameworks, and the role of Indigenous allies
- Reflect on how privilege, bias, and stereotypes affect workplace relationships and decision-making
- Learn culturally intelligent practices to create more inclusive, decolonized workplaces
Self-Guided Online Modules:
- Enhance in-class learning through review and supplemental resources
- Further expand on the history of colonization and Indigenous experiences
- Explore Métis identity and inclusion
- Examine colonization’s impacts on child welfare today
- Deepen understanding of the current state of reconciliation through assignments and guided reflections
- Identify decolonial-focused action items specific to the participant’s work and life
Join a Public Cohort of our Cultural Perspectives Training
Use the “Register Here” button below to register yourself, and/or others to attend a public cohort of Cultural Perspectives Training
Next Training Date: May 15, 2025
Location: Online
Length: 7 hours in live virtual learning space / 8 hours self-guided learning online (to be completed over 4 weeks)
Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
Cost: $250.00 per person (for training sessions at IPS with a minimum of 10 participants) *Tuition receipts are available on request.
Get a Custom Quote For Cultural Perspectives Training
Click the below to inquire about the Indigenous Perspectives Society providing your organization with Cultural Perspectives Training. be sure to mention Cultural Perspectives Training under “Tell us about your organization and training needs”
Indigenous Perspectives Society: Centre of Excellence in Community Education delivers training throughout British Columbia, Canada , and Internationally. Our trainings are provided to the public and/or offered privately
Public trainings are as advertised on the website and can be registered for online at any time. Please visit our Registration Page for more information. these courses run with a minimum 10 participants.
If you are interested in a privately contracted delivery of any of our trainings, please contact us to inquire about our availability to deliver your desired training, your timeline as to when you would like the training and with any specific customization requests. IPS requires at least one month after contract signing for course preparation.
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*Payments to IPS can be made by cheque, EFT, money order or by credit card online via PayPal. Tuition receipts are available on request. Please review our Refund Policy.