Aboriginal Awareness Seminar March 31, 2015, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Wanuskewin Heritage Park

Participant Cost: $400.00 plus GST, refreshments and lunch included Register on or before March 24, 2015. Space is limited, book early and avoid disappointment!

Seminar hosted by: John Lagimodiere, ACS Aboriginal Consulting Services Winston McLean, Iron Wolf Consulting John and Winston have 36 combined years of facilitating experience. Seminar attendees can expect a relaxed environment where you will feel comfortable discussing Aboriginal issues that are relevant to you personally and professionally. Participants will learn about ’s Aboriginal people through interactive games, quizzes and the use of humour which creates a fantastic educational experience. Aboriginal Awareness Seminar March 31, 2015 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm

The continued growth of Saskatchewan requires and Métis engagement in the economy. Companies and communities that take this opportunity will gain a competitive advantage. Get the answers you need from Saskatchewan’s leading educators in Aboriginal relations.

Featuring • Introductions and goal setting • The economic impact of Aboriginal People on Saskatchewan • Terminology, demographics and socioeconomic issues • Treaties and the Indian Act in Context • Métis history and current issues • Myths and opportunities: residential schools, taxation, land claims, and education • Workplace issues, protocols and partnerships • Hiring and retaining Aboriginal People

Seminars include role play, case studies and quizzes for an entertaining, engaging and practical seminar that will give your team the edge in Aboriginal relations. Attendees will also receive a certificate of participation by email following the seminar.

Previous Seminar Participant Comments This conference could be a vital key in the elimination of racism, not only from “whites” to “Indians”, but vice versa. This is the first time I have ever been really interested in history. More people should be given the opportunity to see this. Extremely knowledgeable. The workshop proved to be a pivotal event in establishing a more positive cultural environment with respect to First Nation realities within our organization and our community I found the course to be very informative …the use of role playing to bring across key points was very effective by providing insight into the historical events and allowing all attendees to participate in active learning. The facilitators are fantastic. Informative and interesting! Very well done! For the amount of information, it was entertaining and I learned stuff! I truly enjoyed the workshop. One of the best I ever attended. What made the whole session work was the quality of the presenters. Aboriginal Awareness Seminar Facilitator Bios

John Lagimodiere, ACS Aboriginal Consulting Services John Lagimodiere is the President/Owner of ACS. He has been facilitating and hosting Aboriginal awareness seminars since 1998. ACS also publishes Eagle Feather News, a Saskatchewan Aboriginal newsmagazine. John has a Sociology degree from University of Saskatchewan with a minor in Native Studies. He has facilitated Aboriginal awareness training for clients such as SaskTel, SaskHousing, Police Service, Indian and Northern Affairs , PotashCorp, Crown Investment Corp and the University of Saskatchewan. John is a member of the Métis Nation- Saskatchewan, CUMFI Local #165.

ACS Aboriginal Consulting Services P: 306-978-8118 ~ E: [email protected]

Winston McLean, Iron Wolf Consulting Winston McLean, president of Iron Wolf Consulting, has over 20 years of experience in First Nation development. Hailing from the James Smith Nation, he is a fifth generation descendant of First Nation leaders that signed Treaty 6, at in 1876. Mr. McLean studied Philosophy at the University of Saskatchewan, with minors in Political Studies and Native Studies. He helped negotiate the 1992 Treaty Land Entitlement agreement and has expertise in lands and resources, organizational renewal, policy development and analysis, justice, economic development and international affairs. Winston has led cross- cultural training for many Saskatchewan communities and facilitated awareness training for the Saskatoon Police Service, FirstSask Credit Union, Crown Investment Corp, PotashCorp and De Beers Canada. Iron Wolf Consulting P 306-227-3084 ~ E: [email protected]

This seminar is perfect for anyone looking for a fantastic learning experience. • Business leaders • Human resource specialists • Public service employees • Educators and students • Resource development companies • Municipal government officials Registration Form Aboriginal Awareness Seminar Seminar Date: March 31, 2015, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Location: Wanuskewin Heritage Park

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Cardholder Signature: Email your registration form to [email protected] by March 24, 2015. If you have questions or want more information, please contact John Lagimodiere at 306-978-8118, [email protected] or Winston McLean at 306-227-3084, [email protected].