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*Indigenous Policing: Micro-credentials Series

Course number : IPMC-109-D    Class Section Number : D01
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CourseGraphic Indigenous Policing

The Indigenous Policing series consist of 6 courses. 

Drugs and Addictions in Indigenous Communities:
We'll begin with an overview of addiction and its impact on Indigenous communities before exploring the complexities of policing in such environments. We will then explore restorative justice and you'll get a brief refresher on the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the law surrounding the possession of drugs. In the process, you'll continue to develop your understanding of the dynamics of Indigenous Communities and the strategies you will need to understand and serve in an Indigenous community.

History, Culture, and Reconciliation:
The course begins with a brief history of Indigenous peoples in Canada from colonization to the present day. There is an emphasis on the Indian Act and residential schools, and their impact on Indigenous people. Community order prior to colonization is explored. The role of the RCMP and the evolution of tribal policing is discussed. The final module documents the move forward towards reconciliation and decolonization.

Human Trafficking:
This course includes the definitions of human trafficking as embedded in the Criminal Code, includes the elements and signs of human trafficking, and identifies the trafficking of persons protocol.

IPV and the Abuse of Elderly Persons:
This course describes and defines the impacts of trauma, abuse, intimate partner violence and the abuse of elderly people. It explains the vulnerability of Indigenous persons, linking it to the effects of intergenerational trauma and residential schools. To a significant degree, the modules in the course rely on the lived experience of Indigenous
community members and current members of local police forces.

Sexual Abuse and Missing Persons:
In this course you will explore the incidence and circumstances surrounding sexual abuse in Indigenous communities. You'll learn why victims are often reluctant to report abuse and access services, and why this presents a challenge to your investigations. You'll receive some guidance in terms of responding to victims non-judgmentally and empathically. In addition, the police and community response to missing persons are explored. Finally, community resources including Victim Service Units are described.

Trust, Respect, and Communication:
This course centres on communication as a means of building trust and earning respect in Indigenous communities. You'll learn about the significance of stories and storytelling in Indigenous society, and the use of humour. Content is devoted to the role of the Elders, the significance of land acknowledgements, ceremonies and special days. An entire module is devoted to conversational Blackfoot, and additional language resources are provided.


Prerequisite:
  • Registration for this course is restricted to actively serving members of a police service only. Please ensure that you meet this eligibility criterion before proceeding with your registration. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.


For inquiries email infojustice@lethbridgecollege.ca. 
 

Developed in partnership with the Blood Tribe Police Service.



 
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Please read:   Registration for this course is restricted to actively serving members of a police service only. Please ensure that you meet this eligibility criterion before proceeding with your registration. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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$400.00

Registration Closes On
Monday, June 30, 2025 @ 12:00 AM

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