Pathways To Indigenous Equity – Collaboration, Inclusion and Workforce Development

Training Date: By Request

Delivery Format: Online-Live, In-Person, Cohort, In-Community

Training Swap: No

Overview: The BC social service sector plays a critical role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. With growing commitments to inclusive, resilient, and equity-driven workplaces, organizations have a meaningful opportunity to embed Indigenous equity and perspectives into service delivery and workforce culture. Developed and delivered by RealEyes Capacity Consultants, this 3.5-hour training session supports supervisors, managers, and frontline leaders in building the cultural competence and practical skills necessary to foster Indigenous-inclusive workplaces and collaborative partnerships with Indigenous communities. Grounded in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (especially Call to Action #57), the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP Act), and over 17 years of hands-on sector experience, this session integrates both foundational knowledge and applied strategies tailored to BC’s non-profit and community-based services. ________________________________________ Training Objectives: • Build cultural competency and practical understanding of Indigenous equity. • Strengthen collaboration with Indigenous communities and organizations. • Support Indigenous recruitment, retention, and engagement within social services. • Advance organizational responses to Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. ________________________________________ Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand the importance of context and history in Indigenous equity. 2. Identify and address colonial structures and systemic cultural barriers. 3. Develop Indigenous-informed approaches to collaboration and service delivery. 4. Build inclusive frameworks for Indigenous recruitment and retention. 5. Apply Indigenous anti-racism principles and cultural safety in practice. ________________________________________ Delivery Format: • Facilitator: Sean McEwen, Director, RealEyes Capacity Consultants • Format: In-person or virtual • Duration: 3.5 hours (includes Q&A) • Methods: Interactive presentation, group dialogue, applied exercises • Resources Provided: Curated reading list and practical tools for ongoing learning ________________________________________ Return on Investment: • Improved service quality for Indigenous and intersectional clients • Increased staff confidence, leadership effectiveness, and retention • Stronger, more inclusive organizations through Indigenous talent and partnerships • Practical steps toward fulfilling TRC and UNDRIP commitments ________________________________________ Who Should Attend: This training is ideal for professionals working in Disability Services, Child and Family Development, Healthcare, and Employment Services, and is particularly relevant for those in supervisory, leadership, and HR roles. Note: RealEyes Capacity Consultants brings extensive experience in both disability and employment services and tailors content to reflect the realities of each setting. ________________________________________ Cost Structure: • $125 per participant (groups of 10–25) • Custom flat rates available for larger groups or conferences • Travel costs apply for in-person sessions outside Victoria • Virtual delivery available in two or three shorter sessions Let’s take meaningful action toward reconciliation—building workplaces that reflect, respect, and include Indigenous people and knowledge.