Course Introduction

Aboriginal Awareness and Consultation

Version: 08 September 2008

Robert Laboucane

Start the Course with an Orientation Session	Start the Course at the First Working Session	Course Certification Entry or Registration
(first time viewers)	(serious viewers)	(certification)

Introduction

Aboriginal Awareness and Consultation has been specifically designed to raise the awareness of resource industry personnel about Aboriginal peoples and their modern day challenges within their communities. The course provides the necessary information and knowledge to achieve the objectives of all the participants.

This course will create greater understanding and enhance communications between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. It serves as a tool for gaining awareness and understanding of a group of people who, through historical events, location, law, legislation and policies have remained separated, isolated, segregated and marginalized from mainstream society. The building of trusting and respectful relationships will occur through awareness, comfort, confidence and much improved communications.

You will learn about history, communication characteristics, consultation techniques and protocol, the business case, Aboriginal Relations Program Development, terminology, treaties, land claims, geography, demographics, political structures, decision-making, cost of the status quo, landmark court cases, best practices and so much more.

The objective is to enable participants to assist their organizations in building trusting, respectful relationships with Aboriginal people, their leadership and their communities as well as learning about consultation protocol.

Content

The course comprises 26 learning sessions, each of 30 - 60 minutes duration, plus supporting figures, tables, images, references, glossary, FAQ and interactive reviews that confirm achievement of the learning objectives. The total duration of the course is estimated at 20 hours.

Learning Outcomes

Participants who successfully complete this course and the certification requirements will be able to perform the following.

• Gain an understanding of the diversity of cultures of Aboriginal people and their communities.

• Understand the historical, current and future trends and challenges of Aboriginal people in Canada.

• Effectively interact, communicate and consult with Aboriginal people and their communities.

• Help companies to develop, implement and maintain business agreements and partnerships for mutual benefit with the Aboriginal communities impacted by company projects.

• Work with companies and Aboriginal communities to develop specific Aboriginal Relations Programs.

Course Requirements

Basic requirements for successful completion of this course include the following.

• High school

Course Certification

This course qualifies for EduMine Certification. A certificate will be issued to an EduMine enrollee who registers for certification and successfully completes the certification requirements. The total certification fee for this course is Can$235.

2.0 CEUs  (Continuing Education Units) will be awarded for successful completion of certification requirements for this course. EduMine meets the Criteria for Certification established by the Authorized Provider Commission of The International Association for Continuing Education and Training, 1620 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 615, Washington, DC 20006.

To register for certification for this course use the "Course Certification Entry or Registration" link above or below on the right.

UBC Certificate in Mining Studies

This course qualifies as online learning for the University of British Columbia - Certificate in Mining Studies in the Environment, Social Issues, Health and Safety stream. Students who complete the certification requirements for this course may optionally register for the Certificate in Mining Studies program and complete the associated classroom component. For further information click UBC Certificate in Mining Studies

[Note: Participation in the UBC Certificate in Mining Studies program is optional. For EduMine certification proceed as described under Course Certification above.]

Start the Course with an Orientation Session	Start the Course at the First Working Session	Course Certification Entry or Registration
(first time viewers)	(serious viewers)	(certification)