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The Indigenous<\/strong> Initiatives come to life through collaborative projects with Indigenous communities. These focus on a participatory program design and implementation, involving Indigenous communities, researchers, and Boscoville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boscoville recognizes the unique strengths<\/strong> and challenges the Indigenous communities face.<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our approach is based on flexibility <\/strong>and a deep respect <\/strong>for the cultural values of these communities.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This constantly evolving initiative is informed by the principles of “Two-Eyed Seeing” (or Etuaptmumk<\/a>)<\/em>: a dynamic combination of the expertise and knowledge of Indigenous practitioners, in harmony with our in-house expertise. This collaborative approach takes into account both the traditional wisdom specific to each community and contemporary scientific knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An in-depth analysis of the needs, notably through interviews with Indigenous community members, mirrors the collaborative development process. Each steps of the projects are designed to ensure the programs meet the needs of the communities and the people they serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cEvery agreement we forge is individualized and tailor-made to meet the unique needs of each community.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Cultural Relevance  <\/h2><\/div>
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Every project is different from one community to the next, arising from emerging local needs, strengths and practices. Our approach is to work closely together to create co-developed, culturally safe responses to these needs, whether in a rehabilitation, family support or community care context. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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The “Two-Eyed Seeing” or “Etuaptmumk<\/a>“,<\/em> approach, cultural safety, appreciative and participatory approaches.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Our Commitment to Indigenous <\/strong>Communities <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Our mandate is to provide culturally safe and relevant training and support to develop psychosocial practices within Indigenous <\/strong>communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We support Indigenous self-determination and aim to build learning communities with our Indigenous partners that honour and integrate local strengths and preferences.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Although we offer a breadth of expertise, we acknowledge that system interventions and sustainable growth must be rooted in community knowledge, culture and needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Projects with Indigenous Communities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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”The training program really helped boost our team’s confidence in the relevance of our work. The training content offered us a different perspective and additional tools to remind us of the methods we work with. We all greatly appreciated the program and are seeing positive changes here because of it.”<\/p>\n

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Our 3 Working <\/strong>Principles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is no “one answer” to organizational change. Every project is different, depending on the particularities of the community we work with. Three fundamental principles underpin our approach to work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Community Strategies: <\/strong>The strategies chosen by the community are the ones that work best. For a project to be sustainable, it must reflect the community it serves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sharing Expertise:<\/strong> Every organization has a wealth of knowledge and experience. Our role is to promote this knowledge and consolidate it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Relational Learning:<\/strong> We prioritize experiential learning methods that maximize opportunities to laugh, talk, share, bond, and practice skills together on a regular basis. When invited, Boscoville spends time in the community, on the field and in cultural spaces with the aim of immersing ourselves and creating a fruitful, collaborative alliance and relationship.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Objectives of Indigenous Initiatives<\/h2><\/div>
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We promote experiential methods of knowledge transfer that engage all learning styles. The goal is to develop the confidence and skills necessary to offer locally directed, trauma-informed approaches for youth in prevention and intervention environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aim is also to support the emergence and development of prevention and intervention training and practices, so that they are locally relevant and culturally safe for Indigenous service providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No two Indigenous communities are alike. Consequently, each project developed has its own characteristics and objectives.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What You Get with the Indigenous<\/strong> Initiatives<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Training<\/p>\n

Trainings are co-developed based on needs identified during the collaborative needs assessment. Full-day, in-person trainings usually take place every 6 to 8 weeks, depending on local customs and rhythms.<\/p>\n

At the outset of all programs in partnership with Indigenous communities, cultural safety training is mandatory and (whenever possible) delivered by a local elder.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Support<\/p>\n

Ongoing support is available throughout the duration of the agreement. An implementation committee within the partner community meets regularly with the Boscoville team. These meetings provide an opportunity to review the implementation of practices, answer emerging questions, and make adjustments as needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Take The Next Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Would you like more information or to find out more about the Indigenous<\/strong> initiatives?<\/p>\n\n\n\n