The Interculturally Effective Person: Principles for Legal Professionals Working with Indigenous Peoples (LEG00325)

Overview

Delivery method

Online Self-Paced

Duration

1.5 hours

Audience

Legal Professionnals

Description

This course introduces learners to the "Profile of the Interculturally Effective Person," a framework developed to guide Canadian diplomats, that is equally relevant for legal professionals working with Indigenous peoples. Central to this approach is fostering nation-to-nation relationships based on recognition, respect, and cultural understanding. By adopting diplomatic behaviours and developing key intercultural competencies, legal professionals can better support reconciliation, enhance communication, and promote equity in their work with Indigenous communities.

Content Warning: Please be advised that this course raises topics that may be emotionally challenging or triggering, such as discussions surrounding anti-indigenous and systemic racism, residential schools, assimilation, discrimination, and other negative impacts of colonization on Indigenous Peoples. We acknowledge the historical and intergenerational trauma that may be associated with these topics.

Learning Objectives / Topics covered

• Principles of the Interculturally Effective Person: cultural intelligence, adaptability skills, an attitude of modesty, understanding the concept of culture, knowledge of the Indigenous culture, relationship-building, knowledge of self, intercultural communication, organizational skills, personal and professional commitment
• Applying the principles of the interculturally effective person

Client: Indigenous Rights and Relations Portfolio in collaboration with the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD).

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Accommodation Measures: The Department of Justice is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free learning environment. If you need workplace accommodations to fully participate in this training, contact your manager or the Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness. Please note, the CWAHW requires at least 72 hours to respond.

Please contact the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD):

• For training material, at least 5 business days before the training session if needed in advance.
• To flag any other requests or accommodations needs, at least 10 business days before the training session.
• For more information or if you have any issues with this course.

For information about the continuing professional development (CPD) hours for this course, please consult the 2026 Accreditation Summary.

If you have questions concerning the accreditation process, please contact our accreditation team by email (Accreditations@justice.gc.ca).