Indigenous engagement and teachings
Summary: In collaboration with Indigenous experts from across the country, we have developed guidance, tools and resources for those interested in leveraging the wisdom and insight of Indigenous communities. These free resources can help.
For leaders
For employers, Indigenous engagement planning helps to attract candidates from these communities and Indigenous teachings for leaders helps to support and retain them. Although this is written by and for those interested in Indigenous communities, the learning can help with any diverse groups.
Indigenous teachings and engagement articles and resources
The list that follows includes the resources linked to above as well as related information that may be more specific to your current situation.
Learn how to engage the Indigenous community through recruiting and collaboration. The following information can help you learn from others who’ve done this successfully.
In addition to insights and strategies from Indigenous leaders and managers, elders and colleagues explain how the Seven Sacred Teachings and the Medicine Wheel can benefit work culture and employees at all levels. These teachings can be used to encourage employee confidence, engagement and well-being in any work environment.
Learn to identify and understand implicit bias, microaggressions and intersectionality. Whether the bias results in poor morale or discrimination, identifying it is the first step to eliminating it.