Credential
Professional Development and Training Certificate
Program Length
Individuals can register for modules of their preference or complete the entire program (minimum six of eight two-day sessions over two years).
Delivery Mode
Virtual (via zoom)
Program Overview
The Decolonizing Education Certificate is designed for individuals who want to develop their capacity to understand Indigenous perspectives in the history of colonization to contemporary realities in Canada and are interested in responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) calls for action in a meaningful way.
Who Will Benefit From This Training?
Any individual or educator who wants to build their understanding of Canada’s history and TRC Calls for Action.
This training opportunity will benefit those individuals who have little to no exposure to Indigenous knowledge, history, or Indigenous studies or educators who want to deepen their subject knowledge.
Registration Fee
Half-Day Certificate of Participation – $75
One-Day Certification of Participation – $150
Two-Day Certification – Module Completion $300
Other Information
Half-Day (3.5 hours)
One-Day (7 hours)
Two-Day (14 hours)
Program of Study
| Module | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1 | Introduction to Indigenous Perspectives and Knowledge: Cultural History and Colonial History | November 21 and 22, 2023 |
| Module 2 | Introduction to Indigenous Perspectives and Knowledge: Policy, Land & Governance | December 7 and 8, 2023 |
| Module 3 | Introduction to Indigenous Perspectives and Knowledge: Social Control | January 25 and 26, 2024 |
| Module 4 | Introduction to Indigenous Perspectives and Knowledge: Weaving our Realities | March 21 and 22, 2024 |
| Module 5 | Positionality in Relationship to Indigenous People: Solidarity | May 1 and 2, 2024 |
| Module 6 | Race, Power, and Privilege | October 24 & 25, 2025 (rescheduled from May 16 & 17) |
| Module 7 | Critical Reflections in Moving Forward | June 13 and 14, 2024 |
| Module 8 | Learning from the Land: Decolonizing & Naturalizing Relations | November 28 and 29, 2024 |
Accumulate Modules & Earn Your Certificate!
Participants may choose to register for individual modules for personal gain or professional development purposes (participants will receive a participation certificate per session attended).
Alternatively, applicants may register for the entire certificate program and receive the Decolonizing Education Certificate through Wilfrid Laurier.
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