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| The vision for the Indigenous Community Development (ICD) training is the increased capacity of public servants to work respectfully with Indigenous Peoples and their communities in order to support the community’s aspirations. This relationship is built on the strengths of Indigenous culture and language, the explicit acknowledgement of the historical relationship, and the resiliency of Indigenous Peoples. The curriculum is designed to address portions of the [https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/2091412-trc-calls-to-action.html Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #57]: | | The vision for the Indigenous Community Development (ICD) training is the increased capacity of public servants to work respectfully with Indigenous Peoples and their communities in order to support the community’s aspirations. This relationship is built on the strengths of Indigenous culture and language, the explicit acknowledgement of the historical relationship, and the resiliency of Indigenous Peoples. The curriculum is designed to address portions of the [https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/2091412-trc-calls-to-action.html Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #57]: |
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− | The 15-hour training was formerly offered in person over the course of two days. It is currently offered in a virtual format over 4 half days spread out over two weeks. Sessions are offered on a monthly basis, and are available in English and French. It is expected in person sessions will resume once Covid-19 permits.
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| + | The 15-hour training was formerly offered in person over the course of two days and is now being offered in a virtual format. Sessions are offered on a monthly basis, and are available in English and French. It is expected in-person sessions will resume once Covid-19 permits. |
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| ICD training is an interactive course designed to assist employees in developing their cultural competence and to instill the pillars and principles of the Community Development Framework in their day-to-day work: | | ICD training is an interactive course designed to assist employees in developing their cultural competence and to instill the pillars and principles of the Community Development Framework in their day-to-day work: |
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| Community development is not a program; it is a principled, values-based approach to support better outcomes in Indigenous communities. Community development can only happen in community – we can’t do it, we can only strengthen our practices to support them. | | Community development is not a program; it is a principled, values-based approach to support better outcomes in Indigenous communities. Community development can only happen in community – we can’t do it, we can only strengthen our practices to support them. |
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| ICD training was developed in 2011 when the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch created a National Advisory Committee which included representatives from the Assembly of First Nations and Inuit Tapirit Kanatami. Together, they developed the Community Developed Framework and the foundation for the ICD curriculum. The curriculum was further informed by interviews with Indigenous communities and Indigenous and non-Indigenous health leaders. Over 3,000 public servants have participated in ICD training since delivery began. | | ICD training was developed in 2011 when the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch created a National Advisory Committee which included representatives from the Assembly of First Nations and Inuit Tapirit Kanatami. Together, they developed the Community Developed Framework and the foundation for the ICD curriculum. The curriculum was further informed by interviews with Indigenous communities and Indigenous and non-Indigenous health leaders. Over 3,000 public servants have participated in ICD training since delivery began. |
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| Participants will learn the fundamentals of Indigenous community development, reflect on Canada’s historical relationship with Indigenous Peoples, and discover how this history impacts communities to this very day. Course topics include: | | Participants will learn the fundamentals of Indigenous community development, reflect on Canada’s historical relationship with Indigenous Peoples, and discover how this history impacts communities to this very day. Course topics include: |
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| · Building Relationships | | · Building Relationships |
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− | | + | If you would like to sign up for ICD training or have any questions, please send an email to formationdca-icdtraining@sac-isc.gc.ca. |
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− | If you would like to sign up for ICD training or have any questions, please send an email to [[Mailto:formationdca-icdtraining@sac-isc.gc.ca|formationdca-icdtraining@sac-isc.gc.ca]]. | |