Keys for Developing Relationships with Indigenous Communities
First Nations play an important role in the country’s economic and political landscape. Understanding how they operate is vital in building strong, flourishing business ties with Indigenous communities.
Through this program, you will develop skills and knowledge that you can leverage to enhance these relationships and discover voices and experiences that will provide you with unique insight into these realities. You and your organization will thus be better equipped to engage in a conversation with First Nations stakeholders.
First Nations play an important role in the country’s economic and political landscape. Understanding how they operate is vital in building strong, flourishing business ties with Indigenous communities.
Through this program, you will develop skills and knowledge that you can leverage to enhance these relationships and discover voices and experiences that will provide you with unique insight into these realities. You and your organization will thus be better equipped to engage in a conversation with First Nations stakeholders.
Goals
Learn about the historical, political and organizational contexts of First Nations.
Identify key factors in developing productive business relationships with Indigenous communities.
Broaden your professional network and make connections with those involved or interested in Indigenous reconciliation and economic development.
Is this for you?
Your job requires you to interact with First Nations communities or organizations.
A well-informed understanding of the relevant issues is a must in strategically aligning your activities.
You are interested in learning more about the concept of economic reconciliation and fine-tuning your skills.
Special features
You will develop your proficiency and learn directly from two First Nations Executive Education instructors in a safe space for dialogue and reflection.
The program content is developed and taught by a First Nations and non-Indigenous pair of instructors.
Participants will hear first hand from an Indigenous business owner.
Completion of this program qualifies participants to receive an attestation from First Nations Executive Education, propelled by Executive Education HEC Montréal.
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