Priority Population Training - Indigenous & Cultural Safety

The Indigenous Priority Population Training will provide attendees with insights, skills and connections to local resources that they can use when working with Indigenous individuals in the community. It is developed and facilitated by Opokaa’sin as the Indigenous System Navigators for the Lethbridge ICA.
This full day training also includes Cultural Safety training that looks at ensuring that System Navigators are given the tools to provide culturally safe and trauma informed services to those that they are working with.

This training is required by all Tier 2 & 3 System Navigators.

About the Trainers

Opokaa’sin – Indigenous System Navigators

Indigenous System Navigators (ISN) see the impact of intergenerational trauma on the community and are dedicated in supporting Indigenous peoples through family, community and cultural support. The Indigenous System Navigators help Indigenous peoples in Southern Alberta:

· Access and connect with Indigenous specific resources and support

· Navigate and access community, health, and social resources (i.e. financial benefits/assistance applications, housing applications, etc.)

· Reconnect with spiritual/cultural supports

· Collaborate with other Indigenous serving agencies, family, and natural supports to provide integrated services for Indigenous Peoples

· Provide appropriate referrals that are tailored to Indigenous Peoples and case consultation when necessary

Host or Publisher Integrated Coordinated Access (ICA)