Program Overview

Introduction to the University Program

The University of Montrťal offers a unique program focused on Indigenous realities, aiming to enhance cultural competencies for professionals working with Indigenous persons and communities.

Program Description

This formation allows participants to develop a decolonizing, reconciliatory, and culturally secure approach. It encourages questioning of practices, raising awareness of unconscious biases, and sensitization to Indigenous philosophies, knowledge, and cultures. The program explores best practices for co-creating relevant service offerings in various settings.

Target Audience

The program is designed for personnel, managers, and decision-makers in public health, healthcare, social services, and veterinary services, whether in public, private, community, or urban settings.

Program Structure

The entirely online formation offers flexibility, with four modules:

• Module 1 Decolonization of Practices: Tools and methods for fostering awareness of Indigenous cultural identities. (Duration: 1 hour)
• Module 2 Reconciliation of Practices: Considering cultural dimensions in public health, healthcare, social services, and animal health practices. (Duration: 1 hour)
• Module 3 Intradisciplinary, Interdisciplinary, and Intersectoral Indigenization: Reflection and action pathways. (Duration: 2 hours)
• Module 4 Indigenization of Clinical, Intervention, and Management Practices: Applying new knowledge in daily practice through an integration activity. (Duration: 3 hours)

Benefits of the Program

• Co-constructed with Indigenous individuals from the development to the delivery of the program, ensuring consistency with the principle of double vision and decolonization best practices.
• Offers viewpoints and experiences from Indigenous individuals from different nations.
• Considers the diversified realities of various practice environments.
• Provides an integration activity facilitating interdisciplinary and intersectoral exchanges with expert Indigenous and non-Indigenous trainers.

Methodology and Approach

The program is based on recommendations from several public consultations with Indigenous communities and respects the principle of double vision. It aims to enhance cultural competencies of healthcare, social services, and animal health professionals through chosen themes and pedagogical strategies.

Recognition and Accreditation

The program is recognized by the Ordre des infirmiŤres et infirmiers du Quťbec (OIIQ), with potential recognition by other professional orders and associations. It offers 0.7 units of continuing education.

Partnership and Collaboration

This formation is a result of an interfacultary partnership between the Facultť de mťdecine, Facultť de mťdecine vťtťrinaire, and Facultť de lťducation permanente of the Universitť de Montrťal, ensuring an interdisciplinary and intersectoral perspective.

Support for Indigenous Students

A portion of the program's profits will be allocated to support the Indigenous student community at the Universitť de Montrťal.

Customized Formation

For managers, professionals, or directors seeking to train their teams according to specific needs and organizational challenges, the program can be adapted. Experts analyze the context and tailor the integration activity to the organization's reality.

Conclusion

The program at the Universitť de Montrťal is a comprehensive and culturally sensitive initiative designed to address the needs of professionals working with Indigenous communities. It offers a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, ensuring that participants are well-equipped to provide culturally secure services. With its interdisciplinary approach and recognition by professional orders, this program stands out as a leading initiative in the field of Indigenous health and social services.