First Nations awareness, part 1

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

2 h

Audience

Employees

Executives

Managers

Description

This session explores First Nations history, culture and perspectives. The course is offered by the Indigenous Support and Awareness Office (ISAO).

The introductory learning session will focus on:

• Demographics and language
• Similarities and differences in First Nations
• Spirituality and ceremony
• Governance systems
• History
• Treaties and land claims
• The Indian act
• Residential school system
• Reconciliation

This course will also have a pre-reading assignment and will be discussed during the session.

Session runs approximately 2 hours but may run over for further discussion on topics.

This course is part of the Indigenous Awareness Learning Series at AAFC.