Level Changing lives through law: Indigenous Youth Outreach Program

Level is a “Canadian charitable organization that levels barriers to justice by disrupting prejudice, building empathy and advancing human rights.” The Indigenous Youth Outreach Program responds to the TRC’s Calls to Action to eliminate the over-representation of Indigenous youth in the justice system.

Council on Corporate Aboriginal Relations

The Conference Board of Canada Council on Corporate Aboriginal Relations (CCAR) seeks to contribute to the mutual pursuit of “dynamic, collaborative, fair, and constructive Corporate-Aboriginal relations and interests”.  CCAR serves public and private sector Aboriginal Relations executives and Aboriginal groups, with members including corporate Aboriginal thought leaders, who are all interested in building relationships and mutually beneficial partnerships.

Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business: Progressive Aboriginal Relations

Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) is a certification program run by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business which confirms corporate performance in Aboriginal relations in three levels (bronze, silver, gold).

Four Winds Wellness Centre

Four Winds is owned by registered family therapist Jann Derrick who is of Mohawk ancestry.  The Centre offers workshops, including “Returning the Children to the Centre of the Circle”, which would benefit professionals working with Aboriginal families.  The workshop includes an experiential activity called “Box-Circle”, which imparts Indigenous understandings of family and community relations and the impact of colonization.  

Indigenous Corporate Training

This firm, initiated in 1994 by Robert (Bob) Joseph Jr. aims “to help individuals and organizations work effectively with Aboriginal peoples”.  A workshop and book have been developed called “Working Effectively with Aboriginal Peoples”.   The firm does public workshops and on-site training for a wide variety of clients.