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Free Webinar by MEA Climate Change Committee
January 6, 2026
Webinar Topic- Indegenous Relations: The RESPECT Model
Webinar Description- Is the fear of doing or saying the wrong thing impeding your ability to develop effective Indigenous relationships? Join us for this insightful webinar by Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. In this session, they will give you insight, strategies, tips, and suggestions necessary to overcome that fear. You will learn what to do, what not to do and why.
Presenter- Norman Doerksen
Norman’s family is Métis with his ancestors moving from the Red River area of Manitoba to eventually reside in Duck Lake, Saskatchewan. Norman was born and raised on the unceded territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) peoples, and the Songhees, Esquimalt, and W̱SÁNEĆ First Nations.
Norman has worked on numerous community and business related initiatives, with over 25 years in the public administration/services-related industry. Norman has extensive experience in executive level positions with local government, Indigenous communities, and in the private sector. He has been passionate about Indigenous governance and strategic planning initiatives. Norman facilitates a variety of Indigenous training programs and offers consultation for various industries, including health, financial & public sectors. He is honoured to support communities and organizations that wish to improve on their cultural competence and work towards reconciliation.
Norman is a Consultant, Speaker and Trainer with Indigenous Corporate Training (ICT). ICT, founded by Bob Joseph in 2002, is dedicated to fostering understanding, respect, and collaboration between individuals, organizations, and Indigenous communities. Through their training programs, resources, and partnerships, they aim to promote cultural competence, reconciliation, and the empowerment of Indigenous peoples. Their goal is to create positive and meaningful relationships that contribute to the preservation of Indigenous cultures, the advancement of Indigenous rights, and help to change the world for the better for everyone.
Date: February 25th, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Where: Virtual
CLICK HERE to register for the webinar.