Welcome HRPA Members
Indigenous Awareness Canada is proud to partner with the HRPA to offer HRPA members a special discount on our Indigenous Awareness Training. These online skills-based training courses will provide you, or your organization, with the information needed to build effective and positive relationships with Indigenous people in Canada.
Earn up to 23 Professional Credits – Pre-Approved
Our 201 Indigenous Awareness Certification course is Pre-Approved for 8 CPD hours. You can earn additional CPD hours by continuing your education and taking our 300 level courses. Each 300 level course is Pre-Approved for 5 CPD hours. If you take all 4 courses you will earn a total of 23 Professional Credits. The 201 and 300 level courses are approved for CPD Hours under section A of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Log of the Human Resource Professionals Association (HRPA). Be sure to note the CPD code on your CPD log. For more information about certification or continuing professional development, visit the HRPA website at: www.hrpa.ca
You will receive 6 months access to all 4 courses.
Special Discount for HRPA Members ONLY
HRPA members benefit from a special discount.
Our all-inclusive 780 bundle retails for $512 and is on sale for $198.
HRPA members receive an additional 15% discount and can purchase the 780 bundle for $168.30 + GST.
THIS AMAZING OFFER IS AVAILABLE FOR HRPA MEMBERS ONLY.
NOT A MEMBER? Join HRPA Now.
780 Indigenous Awareness Training Bundle
201 Indigenous Awareness Certification
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301 Indigenous Peoples and Cultures
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311 Indigenous Communication & Consultation
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321 Outreach, Recruit, Retain Indigenous Employment
As an HRPA Member you do not require a discount code.
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*You MUST purchase this product to receive the discount.*
The 201 and 300 level courses are Pre-Approved for CPD Hours.
Earn up to 23 Professional Credits.
Save your progress along the way. Access as many times as you like.
Print your Certification upon completion of final exam.
Video introductions and enhanced video content.
Updated content to reflect recent developments and census.
Many supporting graphics and photographs.
Fast download times.
Learn about Canadian Indigenous peoples in an engaging and safe environment.
Our online courses are designed for everyone – you do not need a degree.
They are broken up into useful sections and you can start and stop as often as you like.
Upon purchase you will receive immediate access to the courses.
Special Discount for HRPA Members ONLY
HRPA members benefit from a special discount.
Our all-inclusive 780 bundle retails for $512 and is on sale for $198.
HRPA members receive an additional 15% discount and can purchase the 780 bundle for $168.30 + GST.
THIS AMAZING OFFER IS AVAILABLE FOR HRPA MEMBERS ONLY.
NOT A MEMBER? Join HRPA Now.
Available in French and English
Our website and all online courses are available in both English and French!
Use the language switcher located in the Resources menu or the icons at the bottom of every page.
Learning Paths
The HRPA and Indigenous Awareness Canada are partnering together to offer HRPA members 4 online courses:
201 – Indigenous Awareness Certification
301 – Indigenous Peoples and Cultures
311 – Indigenous Communication & Consultation
321 – Indigenous Employment Outreach, Recruit, and Retain
These online skills-based training courses will provide you, or your organization, with the information needed to build effective and positive relationships with Indigenous people in Canada.
Learn about Canadian Indigenous peoples in an engaging and safe environment.
You must complete the 201 Certification before taking any 300 level course.
201 Indigenous Awareness Certification
The Indigenous Awareness Certification course is the most popular starting point. This comprehensive and information-rich course offers important foundational knowledge, background, and context. It takes 8 hours to complete.
Upon completion, each participant can print out their own Certificate in Indigenous Awareness or order a framed print online.
The online Indigenous Awareness Certification course is widely-recognized.
It is widely accepted for academic, government, and corporate training purposes, including college credits at some institutions, by many professional associations and Chambers of Commerce, and the Canadian Military to name just a few. Our training is recognized and recommended by Indigenous groups and leaders, which is fundamental to meeting corporate obligations and training requirements in support of programs like the CCAB (Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business) PAR initiative or the Government of Canada’s directives to all Canadians on adopting the Recommendations of the TRC (Truth & Reconciliation Commission).
Interested in Group Licensing or multiple licenses?
Please see our Group Discounts page to purchase bulk licenses, calculate discounts, or request a custom quote.
301 Indigenous Peoples and Cultures
The Indigenous Peoples and Cultures course builds from the foundation-level Certification course and continues to develop the ideas, issues, awareness and context. It takes 5 hours to complete.
Upon completion, each participant can print out their own Certificate of Specialization – Indigenous Peoples and Cultures or order a framed print online.
The Indigenous Peoples and Cultures course builds your knowledge and understanding of Indigenous issues. It goes into more detail and depth on each of the three Indigenous groups, history, land claims, treaty areas in Canada, demographics, self-government issues, culture as a whole, diversity of culture and practices, language development and loss, symbols, belief systems and values, the role of elders, and more.
This course is very popular with anyone wanting to explore the history and peoples in more depth. It is popular for professionals working in the HR field, public services, social services, health care, government, academics, students, educators, and corporate employees or contractors who work in an Indigenous Relations role.
311 Indigenous Communication & Consultation
The Indigenous Communication & Consultation course builds from the foundation-level Certification course with special focus on engagement and interaction. It takes 5 hours to complete.
Upon completion, each participant can print out their own Certificate of Specialization – Indigenous Communication & Consultation or order a framed print online.
The Indigenous Communication & Consultation course is designed to help organizations and individuals identify how to effectively interact and communicate with Indigenous community leadership, members, Elders and contractors. Anyone working directly with Indigenous Peoples within their community, and those seeking to develop projects with Indigenous partners, will benefit from understanding and building a strategic framework for better engagement, relationships, and outcomes.
This course is very popular with commercial organizations and anyone working directly with Indigenous communities or people. It is a critical skill set for staff involved with negotiations, commercial agreements, shared development projects, community outreach, and for those in policy-making roles.
321 Indigenous Employment Outreach, Recruit and Retain
The Indigenous Employment Outreach, Recruit, and Retain course builds from the foundation-level Certification course with special focus on company culture and employment considerations. It takes 5 hours to complete.
Upon completion, each participant can print out their own Certificate of Specialization – Indigenous Outreach, Recruitment, and Retention or order a framed print online.
The Indigenous Employment Outreach, Recruit, and Retain course is designed for community leaders, HR professionals, hiring mangers, executives and anyone seeking to build an inclusive environment to support and leverage the benefits of improved employment outcomes with their Indigenous partners and employees. This course will teach you how to effectively Outreach, Recruit, Retain, and Develop qualified Indigenous employees. It will also help you create a welcoming environment for all staff.
This course is very popular with any organization, government, or individual working directly with HR, hiring, new business development, sales teams, the Board of Directors, management/leadership/teams, recruiting, and anyone in a supervisory capacity. This is a core component for anyone wanting to increase their understanding and empathy, improve their interpersonal skills, and become more effective communicators.
