Indigenous Awareness Training
Deepen your team’s understanding of Indigenous history and culture, and help foster a more inclusive and respectful work environment. Equip yourself and your crew with the knowledge and tools to engage meaningfully with Indigenous coworkers, employees and communities.
Developed in partnership with Canada’s Building Trades Unions, this training is available in two tailored streams — one designed for apprentices and journeypersons, and one for leaders and employers.
Delivery modes
Instructor-led (online or in person)
Self-directed (online)
Blended (instructor-led & self-directed)
Enhance cultural understanding.
Foster respect. Drive change.
How this course empowers you and your crew:
Expand understanding
Gain valuable insights into Indigenous histories, cultures and experiences, transforming your perspective and improving workplace relationships.
Be a catalyst for change
Take meaningful steps toward reconciliation by learning how to break down barriers and create opportunities for Indigenous tradespeople.
Lead with confidence
Discover how to foster inclusive workplaces that empower everyone to thrive, build stronger teams and advance your leadership skills.
Explore the course overview
This introductory video from Module 1 explores a key question: Why is Indigenous Awareness training necessary for the skilled trades? Through personal perspectives and experiences, it provides context for the learning ahead and invites reflection on developing understanding and building respectful relationships in the workplace.
This course includes
Short, bite-sized training videos
Interactive learning activities
Course summaries
Certificate of completion
Learning outcomes
- Analyze the current context of Indigenous participation and barriers in the construction sector
- Recognize the unique cultures and histories of Indigenous Peoples
- Analyze the history and impact of the Indian Act
- Recognize the past and present consequences of residential schools
- Identify the role of tradespeople in allyship and truth and reconciliation
Flexible training delivery modes
Instructor-led
In-person or virtual sessions guided by experienced facilitators
Self-directed
Online courses for flexible learning done at your own pace
Blended learning
A mix of instructor-led and self-directed learning for maximum engagement
Help shape a workforce that works for everyone
The skilled construction trades have a unique opportunity to lead the way in reconciliation.
With Indigenous workers representing a growing segment of the skilled trades workforce, understanding their experiences, history and perspectives is essential. By participating in this course, you’re not just developing your skills – you’re contributing to a future that values equity, inclusion and respect.
Image source: Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Take the first step towards a more inclusive workplace
Join a growing community of tradespeople who are leading the way in advancing reconciliation in the trades.
Complete the form to coordinate expert-led training for your team or access self-paced online courses.
Want to reach out? Email info@skillplan.ca
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