The Truth and Reconciliation at Work Micro-credential is purpose-built to equip you with the knowledge, skills and perspectives necessary to understand the importance of systemic and internal Truth and Reconciliation practices. 

Through a series of engaging courses, you'll lean into the complexities of:

• Truth and Reconciliation - exploring the 94 Calls to Action
• Privilege and Systemic Discrimination
• Indigenous and non-Indigenous Worldviews
• Treaties, Governance and Lawmaking 
• Decolonization and Indigenization
• Collective Leadership
• Interrelating Worldviews
• Territorial Acknowledgments
• Colonial Practices in the Workplace and more

Program Overview:

Engage in a comprehensive exploration of truth, reconciliation, and Indigenous perspectives with a lens on improving cultural competency in the workplace.
Gain practical skills and strategies to interweave decolonized practices and reconciliation, equity, and cultural competency within your organization.

Courses:

Foundations of Truth and Reconciliation at Work:

• Examine concepts and content related to Indigeneity and non-Indigenous histories in this land we call Canada
• Explore the impact that colonization has on rights and freedoms of Indigenous Peoples through the creation of legal frameworks
• Work with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action
• Develop a personal action plan for advancing reconciliation

Decolonizing Organizational Systems:

• Challenge colonial legacies and promote inclusive, decolonized workplace environments
• Explore the concepts of privilege and systemic discrimination
• Examine colonial practices and their impact on organizational structures and cultures
• Develop strategies for dismantling oppressive systems and advancing equity within your organization

Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Worldviews in the Workplace:

• Explore the complexities of Indigenous and non-Indigenous worldviews and how they relate to organizational settings
• Gain insights into Indigenous holistic worldviews, traditional knowledge systems, and cultural practices
• Understand the purpose and meaning of territorial acknowledgements
• Develop cultural competence and foster intercultural relationships within your workplace

Foundations of Collective Leadership:

• Cultivate collaborative, inclusive, and visionary leadership practices
• Explore the power of collective wisdom, wellness, and community-building in leadership
• Draw inspiration from Indigenous perspectives on leadership and collective action

Micro-credential Outcomes

• Establish an understanding of truth and reconciliation and its relevance to your professional practice
• Gain practical skills and strategies for promoting inclusivity, equity, and cultural competency within your workplace
• Create actionable plans that are directly relevant to your workplace, community, and world

Join us on this transformative journey towards creating workplaces that embody the foundations of truth, reconciliation, and understanding. Enroll today and be a catalyst for change in your organization.
 

Delivery Format:

You will engage in blended online learning, combining synchronous and asynchronous delivery methods. This approach ensures a dynamic learning environment where you can participate in real-time virtual interactions while also having the flexibility to access materials and activities at your own pace.

Anticipated time investment is 4-6 hours per week, per course.

You will complete four (4) core courses to complete the micro-credential.

• Foundations of Truth and Reconciliation at Work*
• Decolonizing Organizational Systems
• Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Worldviews in the Workplace
• Foundations of Collective Leadership

*if you have successfully completed the Moving Beyond Inclusion course with First Nations Technology Council, you are eligible for prior-learning credit towards Foundations of Truth and Reconciliation at Work.