Build your First Nations Cultural Capability
What does it mean to be culturally capable when working with the First Peoples of Australia?
In order to become culturally capable when working with First Australians, individuals and leaders must have:
- An understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures and identities
- An understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s achievements and visions
- The ability to work skilfully and purposefully with First Australians creating cultural safety and allyship
- An understanding of racism, bias and privilege
- An understanding the significance of self-determination for First Nations Peoples
Key benefits
Build ongoing cultural capability and cultural safety for your staff and the Aboriginal people working within your organisation
Identify and challenge inappropriate behaviours and create a safe space for Aboriginal staff
Understand what is expected of you and your team in responding to racism, discrimination and cultural abuse
Build an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures and identities
Work skillfully and purposefully with First Australians creating cultural safety and allyship
Learn about and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s achievements and visions
Hear the voices of the Aboriginal staff in your organisation and understand the significance of self-determination for First Nations Peoples
Shift your perspective and underpin the importance of understanding of racism, bias and privilege
Understand cultural load and what this means for First Nations members of your team
Lil Gordon
Ngemba Woman, Seasoned Executive Leader, Consultant & Facilitator
My passion is working alongside our communities in empowering Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to create their own destiny, to provide those opportunities to give us the best chance to be the very best we can with whatever we choose to do. Aboriginal education and training has been my main field along with effective and balanced leadership in building capability with Aboriginal people as well as building understanding and capacity with non-Aboriginal people to recognise their potential in the ‘bigger picture’.
Lil Gordon (She/Her)
My passion is working alongside our communities in empowering Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to create their own destiny, to provide those opportunities to give us the best chance to be the very best we can with whatever we choose to do. Aboriginal education and training has been my main field along with effective and balanced leadership in building capability with Aboriginal people as well as building understanding and capacity with non-Aboriginal people to recognise their potential in the ‘bigger picture’.
Why attend
- Walk through history and understand the context of historical events
- Understand cultural capability, cultural safety and cultural competence and cultivate the skills to Navigate cross-cultural interactions
- Address racism, bias and privilege and unpack what they mean for you and your team and for your Aboriginal colleagues
- Create cultural safety and allyship
- Understand the significance of self-determination for First Nations peoples
Who will attend?
This workshop is designed for professionals who lead, work alongside or with First Nations people, or anyone looking to improve their ability to respectfully engage with First Nations people and their rich and extensive culture. The Hatchery acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and live, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and the traditional owners of Country throughout Australia. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past and present.
Agenda
Deepen your First Nations Cultural Capability & Awareness
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Welcome to Country
Cultural Capability One: Traditional Welcome & Acknowledgment of Country
- Significance of welcome/acknowledgment
- Recognising and respecting First Nations’custodianship
Cultural Capability Two: Walking Through Shared History
- Pre-colonial history
- Post-colonial history: Key moments and their impacts
- Providing links to history timelines for further exploration
- Reflections on persona; history in the context of historical events
Morning break
Cultural Capability Three: Understanding Principles of Cultural Capability
- Principles of cultural capability and its importance to core capabilities
- Emphasising the value of cultural capability in a diverse world
- Cultivating skills to navigate cross-cultural interactions
Lunch Break
Cultural Capability Four: Addressing Issues of Racism, Bias, Priviledge
- Recognising different forms of racism and their effects
- Understanding privilege, unconscious bias, deficit discourse & its impact on decision making
- Recognising and unpacking privileges in society and the workplace
- Humility and lifelong learning
Cultural Capability Five: Creating Cultural Safety & Allyship?
- Explaining the concept of cultural safety and its role in building inclusive environments
- Developing allyship skills to support First Nations Communities
- Strategies for practising cultural safety in daily interactions
Afternoon Break
Cultural Capability Fix: Engaging with First Nations Communities
- Importance of respectful and collaborative engagement
- Building meaningful partnerships with First Nations’ organisations
- Learning from and amplifying Indigenous voices
Cultural Capability Seven: Self-Determination & Truthtelling
- Understanding the significance of self-determination for First Nations peoples
- Emphasising the importance of truth-telling in acknowledging history
- Current landscape: Addressing ongoing challenges and celebrating strength
Reflection & Action Planning
- Individual and group reflections
- Identifying personal action steps
- Committing to ongoing learning and growth
Close of Workshop
Gadigal Land | Sydney NSW
Cliftons Margaret Street
60 Margaret Street
Sydney, NSW, 2000
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As an ally, I feel inspired to do more in all aspects of my life. What an amazing two days – I feel richer in my knowledge and in my heart”
Director
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
The First Nations Leadership & Allyship Summit was incredibly valuable and really reinforced my passion and commitment to leadership in my work with community as a First Nations Woman”
Co-Founder
First Nations Response
Great course and invaluable to be able to connect with others in different fields and learn from their experiences.”
Assistant Director Forensic Audit
Office of the Auditor General WA
Very happy with the professionalism and presentation of this course.”
Howard Ellems
Queensland Fire and Emergency Service
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