Title: Cultural Awareness Workshop

Description: How much do your employees know about Indigenous Peoples and issues?  As an Industry Association, wouldn’t you like to build a better understanding of Indigenous peoples, their history,culture and how to advance the cause of Reconciliation?
If the answer is yes, this workshop is for you and your team. 

Subjects Covered in the Course:  • Understanding how history impacts Indigenous Peoples  • Understanding how current Indigenous issues impact Indigenous communities  • Understanding the constitutional, political, and legal context of Indigenous issues  • UNDRIP what is it?  • How Indigenous and western world views impact decision-making  • Understanding business reasons for working with Indigenous Peoples  • How to do effective Indigenous Engagement  Speaker: Miranda Kennedy

Miranda Kennedy is proud member of the Little Pine First Nation in Saskatchewan. Her Cree Name is “asiniy apiw eskwew” which means woman who sits with the rocks.Miranda Kennedy attended the University of Saskatchewan and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Human Resource Management. She has over 20 years of combined experience in social work, human resources, and project management. Her upbeat attitude, great communication skills, and extensive background in handling complex issues makes her a valuable resource for First Nations communities.Ms. Miranda Kennedy is a highly experienced Motivational Speaker, HR Advisor, Trainer and Life Skills coach.
Ms. Kennedy is passionate about helping First Nations youth become independent, resourceful, and contributing members of their community. As a educator, Miranda uses both traditional and contemporary teaching methods, along with personal experiences and self-reflection to assist youth in achieving their goals.
Ms. Kennedy has also led various HR initiatives during her career and is a results driven, focused, HR professional with a strong understanding of First Nation’s businesses, their priorities, and challenges. She believes in people and their potential and encourages others to develop personally and professionally in their careers to change attitudes, workplaces, and even nations.Miranda Kennedy currently serves as the Vice President of Okimaw Community & HR Solutions, a consulting firm that helps First Nations build strong and thriving communities.