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Indigenous Cultural Awareness
Our digital program, Indigenous Cultural Awareness, offers an immersive insight into Indigenous cultures of Canada. Discover the richness of life before colonization, comprehend the aftereffects of colonization, and debunk common misconceptions about Indigenous peoples to build a future of mutual respect and understanding.
The Indigenous Cultural Awareness online course offers an enlightening exploration into the Indigenous cultures within Canada. As these cultures predate the creation of Canada, it is impossible to cover every aspect in one course, but the Indigenous Cultural Awareness course will ignite your curiosity to delve deeper into the myriad of cultures present within the country. This digital course delves into significant topics including distinctive features of these vibrant cultures, life in Canada before colonization, and the repercussions of colonization viewed through the lens of Indigenous peoples.
In essence, this online course is broken down into seven enlightening chapters. These modules consist of:
- Chapter 1: Names and Peoples
- Chapter 2: Prior to Colonization
- Chapter 3: Intersection of Two Worlds
- Chapter 4: Aftermath of Colonization
- Chapter 5: Application of Traditional Wisdom to Contemporary Subjects
- Chapter 6: Dispelling Myths and Stereotypes about Indigenous Cultures
- Chapter 7: Forging Ahead Together
Upon completion of the modules, you will be administered a final test to assess your understanding.
With over 600 unique Indigenous cultures in Canada, it's impossible to cover every subject in detail, but our Indigenous Cultural Awareness course offers a robust foundation of knowledge to initiate your personal exploration! By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Appreciate the diverse and vibrant Indigenous cultures around you today
- Visualize the lifestyle in North America pre, during, and post-European arrival
- Recognize the effects of colonialism on Indigenous peoples
- Grasp the significance of storytelling for Indigenous peoples and its application in contemporary Canadian context
- Debunk common misconceptions and stereotypes about Indigenous peoples
- Understand the advantages of cultural awareness at the workplace
Estimated time: 120 minutes
To receive a certificate of completion for the Indigenous Cultural Awareness online course, a score of 80% must be achieved. Participants can retake the course twice if they don't meet the passing score on the first attempt.
Upon successful culmination of this online course, a certificate of completion will be promptly available for download and print.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 120 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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