So You Think You Know Aboriginal Canada?

Quick, now. Grab a pen. What's your answer to the following questions?

1) Status Indians in Canada don't pay taxes.
2) The largest population of Innu in Canada is in Nunavut.
3) Most Indigenous Canadians live on reserves.
4) The character "Tonto" was played on TV by Japanese Actor Toshiro Mifune. 
5) The Indian Act was designed to protect and promote Aboriginal culture and independence.

If you answered "yes" to any of the above - boy, have we got a training session for you!

This excerpt from our  "Tribial Pursuits" Quiz - and yes, that's a pun, not a typo - is a light-hearted piece of a Stonecircle workshop with a serious goal. Aboriginal issues are become increasingly prominent in our national dialogue, and Aboriginal culture is having greater impact on mainstream Canada than ever before But let's face it: most non-Aboriginal Canadians don't know very much about First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. 

The Stonecircle workshop provides a 1-2 day overview of Aboriginal history, culture, and contemporary life in Canada. It's neither a degree in Native Studies nor a Lecture in Political Correctness - it's a practical, fast-paced and varied introduction to a rapidly growing part of Canada we all need to know more about.

There may be other, similar workshops available, but Stonecircle's session is unique. "It doesn't come out of a box," explains Stonecircle manager and facilitator Jennifer David. "If your organization is focused on land claims, or health issues, or history of residential schools, your needs will be different. We tailor each  session to meet your needs."

The approach pays off. A participant in a workshop delivered recently in Toronto commented:

"I have attended a number of these types of workshops over the years. This is the first time I have not felt spoken down to or made to feel guilty. Thank you."

If you work with, sell to, consult with, do business with, or provide service to Aboriginal Canadians - or if you're interested in learning more about our world - then this is a workshop you should consider.