OBJECTIVE

The objective of Aboriginal Awareness & Cultural Training is to equip your employees and management teams with the knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal culture that they interact and do business with. Many behaviours of the Aboriginal culture are largely misunderstood, creating unnecessary communication barriers. In addition, the Aboriginal peoples are commonly grouped into one perspective yet, each group is distinctly different in their lifestyle, behaviours and cultural practices. It is our objective to educate and inform so that these barriers and stereotypes can be removed, and be replaced with a greater understanding and appreciation for Aboriginal Peoples.

OPPORTUNITY

By receiving Aboriginal Awareness & Cultural Training your employees, management and corporate executives will be empowered to establish successful business relations with the Aboriginal peoples they are in contact with. The training will help to give an appreciation for the culture and lifestyles of the Aboriginal peoples living in the region. Participants will have a greater understanding of how the Aboriginal culture translates into the work place, and will receive valued tips on how to respond.   Investing in Aboriginal Awareness & Cultural Training means your organization will spend less time on mending relations and more time on building them right from the first point of contact.

CUSTOMIZED, PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL

C&O Consulting Ltd. attributes the success of our Aboriginal Awareness & Cultural Training to the Customized, Personal and Professional approach that we take. Our standard process with all of our clients is to first meet with a representative from your organization to discuss what your needs, your goals, and targeted outcomes are. Once we learn about your current challenges and successes, and what you hope to achieve from the training, we will work with you to develop a course syllabus that supports this vision. We recognize that the needs of each organization are different and that your time is valuable. By customizing the course content we are able to effectively deliver your key messages in the allotted time scheduled for each class. It is our experience that this Customized, Personal and Professional element is the key to 100% client satisfaction. We are committed to your satisfaction beyond the execution of the first class, and are willing to modify the course content as your organization grows and changes.

FACILITATORS

CHERYL ALEXANDER

A Mikisew Cree First Nation Member, Cheryl’s approach to Aboriginal Awareness Training brings to light true facts, reveals pivotal historical events and focuses on removing age long stereotypes.   She introduces you to the beautiful, and diverse culture and lifestyles of the Aboriginal people; sharing their past, present and future hopes. She is a familiar face in the Wood Buffalo Region, and well respected amongst the Aboriginal Stakeholders. Cheryl is passionate about bridging the gap between industry and the Aboriginal Communities, and will provide invaluable knowledge that will help your organization build successful business relationships. Her keen understanding, and first hand knowledge of the region, coupled with her business acumen are what transforms our Aboriginal Awareness Training from mere words on a page, into real life experiences.

Cheryl Alexander CV 2016

TESTIMONIALS

“Very well prepared and excellent interaction with the people”
(ACDEN- anonymous)

“I loved it! Facilitator was amazing!”
(ACDEN- Jaskiran Basuta)

“Excellent! Best Aboriginal Awareness session I’ve taken.”
(RMWB-Kevin Sloble)

“Awesome course, Cheryl has done an amazing job. Well prepared, well organized, very well informed. This training should be mandatory for RMWB planners.”
(RMWB-Edgard Farah)

“Excellent facilitation- Everyone should take this course”
(RMWB-Deanne Bergey)

“Great Experience, always enjoy these courses and the facilitator was absolutely wonderful!”
(Wood Buffalo Wellness Society-Randi Sellars)

“Excellent facilitator. One of the best I’ve ever witnessed. Knowledgeable, engaging, passionate”
(Waypoints-anonymous)

“The facilitator was very knowledgeable about the subject and gave personal examples to make the point. All in all, the course was very interesting”
(Garda World-Abdaiia N)

“The course was amazing, Cheryl was wonderful”
(Garda World- Yvonne (Scotty) Crawford)

“Great delivery, kept my interest right to the end”
(Brion Energy- Anonymous)

“Good upbeat presentation, no talk of discrimination”
(Brion Energy- Nigel Thorley)

“Excellent, interesting presentation. Factual, honest & well presented. I really enjoyed it, thank you”
(Brion Energy- Anonymous)

“I have attended many workshops, seminars and training sessions about Aboriginal Awareness and yours is one of the best I have ever had the pleasure to attend. Personal and corporate development all in one, this will help me with a much greater understanding of Aboriginal peoples. From a business perspective, the information addressed in your workshop is essential to our organization in understanding and learning about Aboriginal people and their communities.

I hope this training will continue to be an integral part of our organization’s continued effort in helping Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people to work together towards a shared goal.

At mid morning break, Cheryl offered her fresh homemade bannock…. the best I have ever tasted!”

– Emilie MacDonnell, Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation     ACFN Business Group