Developing Relationships and Partnering with Indigenous Peoples

DR. SHALENE JOBIN is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Native Studies, Director of the Indigenous Governance and Partnership program, Co-Founder of the Wahkohtowin Law and Governance Lodge, and Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Governance at the University of Alberta. Dr. Jobin is the co-creator and founding Academic Director of the Indigenous Partnership Development Program, an executive-level teaching partnership between Executive Education and the Faculty of Native Studies, University of Alberta. Shalene is Cree from her mother (Wuttunee family) and Métis from her father (Jobin family) and is a member of Red Pheasant Cree First Nation (Treaty Six). Shalene has published in different journals and edited collections, she has a forthcoming book with UBC Press titled, Upholding Indigenous Economic Relationships: nehiyawak Narratives.

Presentation Description:

In this session, participants will gain an understanding of the societal and political landscape when developing relationships and partnering with Indigenous peoples. This session introduces the audience to the context they work within when engaging with Indigenous people, communities, businesses and organizations.