Leading with Abundance: Indigenous Women's Leadership

Indigenous women are natural leaders and decision-makers; keepers of knowledge, culture, and language; protectors of land and water; activists and cycle-breakers. Indigenous women are reclaiming their rightful place as leaders. This course supports Indigenous women revitalizing roles and responsibilities and reclaiming places of honour and respect as leaders within their communities and organizations. This course is grounded in relational practices and will guide you to identify and connect with cultural values, build upon your already trusted leadership capacities for community-led, community-driven development, and create spaces for social change. This seven-week course will allow you to learn and explore the abundance of strengths and gifts that live within you and your community. This course reflects Indigenous teachings, relational leadership models and approaches. Principles and tools are also shared. This course is for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit women of all ages and backgrounds who have some prior leadership experience and are interested in engaging in social change and becoming active members of a national network of supportive Indigenous leaders. Learning Outcomes: Reflect upon lived experiences and leadership practices to identify personal strengths and motivations. Explore stories and experiences of other Indigenous women leaders to guide you to uncover your values, skills, and capacities. Develop an understanding of opportunities and practical strategies for overcoming challenges. Learn tools for supporting community-driven change. Connect, collaborate, and learn from your peers’ approaches to building community well- being. Build on the foundations of solid leadership skills and awareness to support change. Develop relational approaches to increase the social capital of your communities. Develop vision and leadership approaches that support and lead to innovation and social change.