This micro-credential will focus on relationship-building and engagement with Indigenous communities to work towards reconciliation. Participants will learn about respectful and appropriate communication and traditional/cultural protocols within Indigenous communities. They will build personal capacity for developing relationships and building mutual trust for long-term positive social impacts with Indigenous communities. Participants will engage with their peers through discussion forums and case studies. They will develop a community engagement strategy and communication plan based on an assigned project.
This micro-credential focuses on Section 35 of the Constitution Act and the Duty to Consult. Using an Indigenous lens, participants will learn about the relevant laws, principles, policies, and obligations to work towards reconciliation such as the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action. They will complete a jurisdictional scan involving federal and provincial acts and the Natural Resource Transfer Act (NRTA). Participants will learn about community and land-based research approaches, Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), and principles of ownership, control, access, and possession (OCAP). They will identify obligations related to data, intellectual property rights, and legal obligations related to agreements and contracts. Participants will analyze a case study that has established precedence of consultation determinants of Section 35.
In this micro-credential, participants will learn about the stages of the consultation framework including initial assessments, financial documents, and communication with Indigenous communities, provincial governments, and proponents. This micro-credential is open to participants from all sectors and communities. They will work in groups to develop an initial assessment, a consultation budget, and research the relevant laws, principles, policies, protocols, and obligations for an assigned project. Participants will compile a final report with recommendations and present their work to their peers. Upon successful completion of this micro-credential, participants will be able to navigate a consultation process.
This micro-credential will focus on relationship-building and engagement with Indigenous communities to work towards reconciliation. Participants will learn about respectful and appropriate communication and traditional/cultural protocols within Indigenous communities. They will build personal capacity for developing relationships and building mutual trust for long-term positive social impacts with Indigenous communities. Participants will engage with their peers through discussion forums and case studies. They will develop a community engagement strategy and communication plan based on an assigned project.
This micro-credential focuses on Section 35 of the Constitution Act and the Duty to Consult. Using an Indigenous lens, participants will learn about the relevant laws, principles, policies, and obligations to work towards reconciliation such as the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action. They will complete a jurisdictional scan involving federal and provincial acts and the Natural Resource Transfer Act (NRTA). Participants will learn about community and land-based research approaches, Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), and principles of ownership, control, access, and possession (OCAP). They will identify obligations related to data, intellectual property rights, and legal obligations related to agreements and contracts. Participants will analyze a case study that has established precedence of consultation determinants of Section 35.
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In this micro-credential, participants will learn about the stages of the consultation framework including initial assessments, financial documents, and communication with Indigenous communities, provincial governments, and proponents. This micro-credential is open to participants from all sectors and communities. They will work in groups to develop an initial assessment, a consultation budget, and research the relevant laws, principles, policies, protocols, and obligations for an assigned project. Participants will compile a final report with recommendations and present their work to their peers. Upon successful completion of this micro-credential, participants will be able to navigate a consultation process.
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DEVE-1060/DEVE-1063 Engagement and Relationship - Building with Indigenous Communities
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DEVE-1061/DEVE-1064 Engagement and Relationship - Building with Indigenous Communities
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DEVE-1062/DEVE-1065 The Consultation Process
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.
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This is an $1000 award given annually to a student who demonstrates exceptional effort and/or the ability to lead, organize and engage students or members of the community in embodying the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, multiculturalism and social justice.
The successful recipient will be a community activist, advocate or leader who has worked for systemic changes at various levels and with various social identities in mind. Their advocacy may involve (but is not limited to): human rights, LGBTT* issues, anti-racism, anti-poverty, public health, non-violence, community-building and student engagement, or encouraging others on issues of social justice that impact the lives of students and the broader community.
Applications will be evaluated by the Selection Committee, based on the following criteria:
• Making a significant contribution to equity, inclusion and social justice through community engagement, either in specific positions of responsibility or while involved in organizing activities. (Requirements: Student statement and at least one reference letter)
• Engaging and inspiring other students or members of the community to advocate on social justice issues that impact the lives of students or the general community.
• Financial need may also be considered. Applicants may choose to complete the financial section of the application, and/or include information.
All full-time and part-time Red River College students are welcome to apply. The general application form must be accompanied by a student statement and required letter(s) of reference in order to be considered. The deadline for applications is March 1st. Completed application forms should be submitted by email to financialaid@rrc.ca .