Developing an Indigenous Relations Training Program

This 70-minute mini unit is designed for individuals who lead their organization's Indigenous Relations initiatives, or who want to develop or enhance an Indigenous Relations training program.

Pay $69.99

Course Highlights

Developed by Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada), an initiative of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, in collaboration with Sault College
Learn at your own pace using a computer, tablet, or smartphone
Take up to 90 days to complete this course
Earn a certificate of course completion and digital badge upon successfully completing the course that can be shared on social media such as LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook; downloaded as a PDF; or even embedded in an email signature!
Discounted rate available for PLT Canada Green Jobs Youth, SFI-Certified organizations, and Sault College NEOS students

Course Information

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Design an Indigenous Relations training program that is tailored to the unique needs, objectives, and operating context of your organization.
Tailor your organization’s Indigenous Relations training program to local and regional contexts.
Select the best delivery method(s) for implementing your Indigenous Relations training program.
Utilize best practices for evaluating your Indigenous Relations training program.

To achieve these objectives, this course explores topics such as:

Aligning your Indigenous Relations training program to your organizational values, objectives, structure, and workforce composition
Referencing external frameworks and certification programs when designing your Indigenous Relations training program
Tailoring your Indigenous Relations training programs to local and regional contexts
Identifying key audiences and training topics
Common training delivery format(s) and their benefits and limitations
Selecting competent training provider(s)
Supporting successful implementation and creating a positive learning environment
Evaluating your Indigenous Relations training program

This course was designed for individuals who lead their organization's Indigenous Relations initiatives, or who are involved in strategic planning and policy development. This includes:

Indigenous and Community Relations Personnel & Managers
Executive and Senior Leadership in the Forest Sector
Members of Forest Sector Boards
Forest Sector ESG and Certification Leads
Human Resources Managers & Personnel
Forest Managers
Business & Economic Developers
Community Development Practitioners
Public Sector, Non-Profit & Philanthropic Funders
Forest Sector Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
Personnel and Contractor Managers
Training & Workforce Developers

The course may also be of interest to those working outside of the forest sector as the information is broadly applicable to other sectors.

Learners will receive the following Example Digital Badge and Certificate of Course Completion.

Content Contributors & Partners

Project Learning Tree Canada

Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada) is a bilingual charity committed to fostering inclusive environmental education and growing a diverse and resilient Green Jobs workforce, using trees and forests as windows on the world. Our environmental education and professional development services, which include high-value work experiences and an industry-leading mentorship program, support youth across Canada on their green career pathways, including those in rural, Indigenous and urban communities. PLT Canada is an initiative of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI).