Webinar | Indigenous Perspectives and the Engineering and Geoscience Professions
This two-part session provides participants with a foundational understanding of Indigenous perspectives, focusing on respectful terminology, key frameworks such as the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action, and the Principles of Reconciliation. The first session introduces these concepts through personal storytelling, group reflection, and discussion. The second session builds on this by exploring practical ways to incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing and doing into professional practices, encouraging participants to reflect on further learning and professional growth.
This course is offered as part of APEGA’s Ethnocultural Grant Indigenous speaker series with funding from the Province of Alberta.
Session Learning Objectives
- Understanding of terminology and acceptable use related to Indigenous perspectives
- Introduction to the Articles of United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Principles of Reconciliation, and the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
- Incorporating Indigenous principles into professional and personal practice
About the Speaker
Miranda Jimmy is a passionate Edmontonian and member of Thunderchild First Nation. She is a community connector and fierce defender of truth. Miranda is committed to the spirit and intent of the Treaty relationship and finds ways each day to demonstrate to others what this looks like.
Miranda’s professional life has focused on contributing to her community in a variety of ways. She has training in arts and cultural management, conflict resolution and negotiation, and communications. She has made a career in the arts and heritage sector, working with many different non-profit organizations, Nations, governments, and private businesses.