This is the first course required to gain your certification in Indigenous engagement. In this course you are able to demonstrate the unique approaches needed for appropriate engagement with the indigenous communities in Canada that do not harm, injure or repeat colonial practices. The course will explore concepts such as; colonialism, colonialism as a shared experience, the Indian act, history of engaging indigenous communities, current best practices etc. The goal is to give the learner a foundation of understanding Indigenous engagement past, present and future. This course is designed for engagement professionals in Canada have an interest in or are planning to engage with Indigenous communities.
Course Objective:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to describe the historical, cultural, and contemporary context of Indigenous engagement in Canada and apply foundational principles for respectful, culturally appropriate, and non-harmful engagement with Indigenous communities.
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Target Audience:
Professionals who want to know more about indigenous ways of knowing, the Indigenous story and colonialism as a shared experience in a safe environment.
Course Delivery:
Online and hosted by IAP2 Canada. Cancellation and Refund Policy
Our Trainers:
Judy Carlick Pearson is an Indigenous Awareness facilitator, community leader, and communications professional with over a decade of experience working across Indigenous engagement, community development, and cross-cultural collaboration. She brings a thoughtful and relationship-centered approach to her work, grounded in respect, lived experience, and a deep understanding of the importance of meaningful dialogue and connection.
With a background in communications and interdisciplinary studies from Royal Roads University, Judy has supported Indigenous organizations, businesses, and communities through facilitation, public engagement, mentorship, and leadership roles. Her experience includes working within Indigenous-led organizations, supporting community initiatives, and helping create spaces for respectful learning and understanding.
Judy’s facilitation style encourages reflection, curiosity, and open conversation. She is passionate about helping participants build stronger awareness of Indigenous histories, perspectives, and contemporary realities while fostering culturally safe and respectful environments for learning.
Deeply connected to the land and ocean of the Northwest Coast, Judy’s work is guided by values of integrity, reciprocity, and community care.
Cody Lookinghorse is a Motivational speaker, Educator & activist from the Cheyenne River of South Dakota traditional Lakota & Mohawk singer. His father is chief Arvol LookingHorse and gets his teachings from the great Sioux nation and his Mohawk mother is Dr Dawn Martin-Hill the first indigenous women in Canada to get a PHD in indigenous studies He has studied Geology and sustainability with Fanshawe college, his hobbies include modeling and acting and attending ceremonies to h
