This course explores the relationship between ocean-based industries and Indigenous stewardship. Learners examine Indigenous perspectives, governance considerations, and approaches to collaboration that support respectful, informed engagement.
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Designed for ocean-sector professionals, educators, and partners working in marine and coastal contexts, this course bundle provides a foundational understanding of Canada’s ocean industries alongside Indigenous knowledge systems and stewardship practices. Through Ocean Industry Landscape and Incorporating Indigenous Knowledge, participants explore how ocean-sector activities intersect with Indigenous governance, values, and responsibilities. The bundle supports culturally informed engagement, respectful collaboration, and more inclusive approaches to ocean management and workforce development.
Professionals working in industry, government, research, or non-profits who engage with Indigenous communities or operate in ocean contexts influenced by Indigenous rights and stewardship.
This course explores the foundations of Indigenous rights and governance in Canada, including Section 35 of the Constitution Act, historic and modern treaties, and the implementation of UNDRIP through Canada’s UNDRIP Act. Learners will examine the distinction between rights-holders and stakeholders and why First Nations, Inuit, and Métis hold constitutionally and internationally affirmed rights.
The course emphasizes respectful engagement principles—such as early relationship-building, observing community protocols, and supporting free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC). Participants will learn how to integrate Indigenous Knowledge with Western science through approaches like Two-Eyed Seeing (Etuaptmumk) to strengthen ocean stewardship. Ethical guidelines, including OCAP®, CARE Principles, and TCPS2 Chapter 9, will be covered, alongside examples of Indigenous leadership in ocean management, such as Guardians programs, Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreements, and collaborative marine planning initiatives.
This course will provide a broad overview of Canada’s ocean economy, including major sectors, geographic hubs, workforce trends, and future opportunities. Content will highlight the diversity of marine industries such as fisheries, aquaculture, ocean technology, marine tourism, and offshore energy, with an emphasis on sustainability and innovation.
This course explores the foundations of Indigenous rights and governance in Canada, including Section 35 of the Constitution Act, historic and modern treaties, and the implementation of UNDRIP through Canada’s UNDRIP Act. Learners will examine the distinction between rights-holders and stakeholders and why First Nations, Inuit, and Métis hold constitutionally and internationally affirmed rights.
The course emphasizes respectful engagement principles—such as early relationship-building, observing community protocols, and supporting free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC). Participants will learn how to integrate Indigenous Knowledge with Western science through approaches like Two-Eyed Seeing (Etuaptmumk) to strengthen ocean stewardship. Ethical guidelines, including OCAP®, CARE Principles, and TCPS2 Chapter 9, will be covered, alongside examples of Indigenous leadership in ocean management, such as Guardians programs, Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreements, and collaborative marine planning initiatives.
This course will provide a broad overview of Canada’s ocean economy, including major sectors, geographic hubs, workforce trends, and future opportunities. Content will highlight the diversity of marine industries such as fisheries, aquaculture, ocean technology, marine tourism, and offshore energy, with an emphasis on sustainability and innovation.
Dans un esprit de respect, de réciprocité et de vérité, nous honorons et reconnaissons Moh’kinsstis, le territoire traditionnel du Traité 7 et les pratiques orales de la confédération des Pieds-Noirs : Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, ainsi que les nations Îyâxe Nakoda et Tsuut’ina. Nous reconnaissons que ce territoire abrite la Nation métisse de l’Alberta, la région 3 au sein de la patrie historique des Métis du Nord-Ouest. Enfin, nous reconnaissons toutes les nations qui vivent, travaillent et se divertissent sur ce territoire, et qui l’honorent et le célèbrent.
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we recognize all Nations who live, work and play on this land and honour and celebrate this territory.