National Native Relations Training

COURSE SESSION

Target Audience: 

GS 15 FWS Leadership 

Summary and Objectives: 

Native peoples have lived from, with, and as a part of the environment since time immemorial, and as such, have a direct connection to the USFWS mission. During this immersive training, USFWS leaders will explore ways to honor our nation-to-nation relationship and engage directly with Elders and Tribal Leaders to build trust and respect through culture and knowledge sharing. Service leaders will commit to a process that takes Indigenous knowledge and culture to heart when addressing the challenges we face: health, economic, racial justice, and climate crises — all of which disproportionately impact Native Americans, Alaska Native people, s and Native Hawaiians Communities. 

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the basis of the federal trust relationship and responsibility to Tribes including the USFWS Native American Policy.
  • Eliminate barriers and build trust and respect with Native peoples by developing an awareness of different cultures and communication styles. 
  • Describe the concept of Indigenous Knowledge and its importance to Native people.  
  • Understand the USFWS commitment to Native American self-determination and support for strengthening such with Tribes through a collaborative and co-management partnership.
  • Identify ways the USFWS can work with Tribes and Native Peoples to collaboratively steward natural and cultural resources (co-stewardship).

Competency Addressed: 

Communication - Basic, Empathy - Basic, Listening - Basic, Partnering - Basic, Relationship Management - Basic

Course Short Name
FWS-CLM8170
Course Type
Seminar
Course Category
Training Tuition Cost
$1990.00
Duration
36 hours
Training Credit Hours
3.00
Semester Hours
2.00

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