Grow through understanding
At Indigstree, we provide tailored training programs that support companies and organizations on their journey toward reconciliation. Our Indigenous-led training sessions are designed to deepen understanding, foster respectful engagement, and empower your team with the knowledge needed to build meaningful, sustainable partnerships with Indigenous communities. With a focus on cultural awareness and practical strategies, our training prepares your organization to work collaboratively, ethically, and successfully with Indigenous partners.
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First Peoples Misconception Training
Indigstree’s First Peoples Misconception Workshop is a comprehensive two-day program designed to enhance understanding of Indigenous Peoples, their histories, and contemporary realities. This training provides essential knowledge for fostering respectful relationships, dispelling myths, and preparing workplaces for meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities.
Day One: Foundations in Indigenous Histories and Policies
Participants explore the evolution of government policies, historical impacts, and foundational aspects of Indigenous and non-Indigenous relations in Canada.
Day Two: Culture, Self-Governance and Present Day
Participants focus on Indigenous culture, self-governance, and the significance of traditional practices, followed by insights into present-day implications and workplace strategies.
The Indigenous Blanket Exercise
The Indigenous Blanket Exercise is a unique, interactive workshop that invites participants to explore and understand over 500 years of shared history between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. Developed with Indigenous Elders, knowledge keepers, and educators, this exercise encourages truth, respect, and a deeper commitment to reconciliation.
About the Indigenous Blanket Exercise
In response to the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples’ 1996 report, the Indigenous Blanket Exercise was created to address the need for educational initiatives that foster understanding. During the workshop, participants stand on blankets that represent the land, stepping into the roles of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Guided by scrolls, cards, and the direction of trained facilitators, they journey through pivotal moments in history, including pre-contact, treaty-making, colonization, and acts of resistance.
A guided, respectful space for learning
Participants are led by skilled facilitators, along with Indigenous Elders or knowledge keepers, who ensure a safe, respectful environment. Traditional knowledge is woven into the exercise, allowing individuals from all backgrounds to engage in a meaningful and positive experience. This exercise offers a powerful opportunity for all to leave with a sense of understanding and respect.