Welcome to ICAST – Indigenous Cultural Awareness & Sensitivity Training

Our Indigenous-led training programs have been developed by Indigenous facilitators with expertise in Indigenous education.

Our Approach

Our educational approach is built upon a dual-lensed framework, which fosters an in-depth understanding by incorporating both Western and Indigenous perspectives. This integrative methodology not only enhances the learning experience but also creates an ethical space where participants can thoughtfully navigate complex issues, fostering a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

We offer a diverse array of learning sessions, designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, businesses, religious organizations, and other groups. These sessions are carefully tailored to promote meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities, while also creating culturally safe environments that respect and honor Indigenous traditions and knowledge. Our expert facilitators work closely with participants, providing education on key historical events and Indigenous cultures, ensuring that individuals and organizations are equipped with the knowledge to engage respectfully and knowledgeably with Indigenous peoples and their rich heritage.

Land Acknowledgement

We work, live and breathe on the First Nations territories of Treaty 6, Treaty 7 and Treaty 8. These are the traditional lands of the Dene, Stoney Nakoda, Nakota Sioux, Cree, Blackfoot, Ojibwe, Saulteaux, Tsuut’ina, Métis and Inuit who not only lived and thrived on this land but kept and stewarded it … all forms of life come from this great gift given to us by the Creator.

What became known as the province of Alberta in 1905 is also home to the 8 Metis Settlements and the Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta. Let’s also recognize that many Indigenous Peoples dwell in rural and urban centers across Turtle Island.

We thank all Indigenous peoples for sharing the richness of their heritage, the beauty of their languages, and the guidance of their elders yesterday, today and tomorrow.

With much gratitude, we recognize your protection and stewarding of this land from time immemorial.

ICAST dwells in Amiskwacîwâskahikan ᐊᒥᐢᑲᐧᒋᐋᐧᐢᑲᐦᐃᑲᐣ “Beaver hills house” known as Edmonton.

Our services

  • Indigenous Cultural Awareness

  • Land Acknowledgement

  • Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC)

  • Cross Cultural Communication with Indigenous Peoples

  • KAIROS Blanket Exercise

  • The Church and Indigenous Peoples

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Meaghan Ellis - Director, People Culture,
ROYAL VICTORIA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE

“Jamie Harmon is a wonderfully skilled facilitator who easily connects with audiences. We’ve had consistent positive feedback from staff and leaders when Jamie has presented to our organization, and her approachable demeanor puts attendees at ease allowing for a non-judgmental space to learn and grow. Even with working with very large audiences, Jamie is a highly effective and knowledgeable presenter.  I wholeheartedly recommend Jamie for Indigenous Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity Training facilitation.”