INDIGENOUS AWARENESS TRAINING
Foster Understanding, Build Inclusivity and Drive Meaningful Change
At Indigenous Futures Film Academy, we offer tailored Indigenous Awareness Training designed to meet your organization’s unique needs. Our training equips teams with the knowledge and tools to build culturally inclusive workplaces, foster better relationships, and create positive, lasting impacts.
Why Choose Our Training?
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We design training programs specific to your industry, ensuring relevance and practicality.
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Learn directly from experienced Indigenous facilitators who share lived experiences and cultural insights.
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Our sessions combine multimedia, storytelling, and group activities for a hands-on, impactful experience.
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Choose from in-person workshops, virtual sessions, or hybrid formats to suit your team’s schedule.
Training Features
Custom Content
Tailored to align with your organization’s mission and values.
Flexible Scheduling
We adapt to your team’s availability.
Real-World Impact
Equip your team with actionable insights and skills.
What You’ll Gain
- A deep understanding of Indigenous histories, cultures, and perspectives.
- Tools for fostering inclusion and respect in your workplace.
- Practical strategies to strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities.
- Insight into actionable steps toward reconciliation and inclusivity.
Who Benefits
- Corporate Teams: Build inclusive company culture and meet diversity goals.
- Educational Institutions: Create learning environments that respect and celebrate Indigenous heritage.
- Nonprofits and NGOs: Enhance community engagement and program effectiveness.
- Government Agencies: Align with Truth and Reconciliation goals and improve Indigenous relations.
Meet Your Facilitators
Curtis Pilon-Vinish is a proud member of the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan, born and raised in Saskatoon, SK. He holds a B. Ed from the University of Saskatchewan, which he completed in 2019. After three years in the classroom, Curtis transitioned into an educational consultant work focusing on indigenous language revitalization and land-based education.
In addition to his work in education, Curtis is making waves as an up-and-coming actor. He showcased his talent in the Disney and 20th Century Studio film, PREY (2022) and most recently did voice over for the lead role in the animated film, solidifying his presence in the industry.
Driven by his passion for storytelling, Curtis has also established his own production company called Waniska Media Inc and serves as the founder and CEO of the Indigenous Futures Film Academy (IFFA). A non-profit organization aimed to providing film education programming to aspiring and emerging Indigenous artists.
Curtis is a multifaceted individual, actively contributing to the advancement of Indigenous representation in both the entertainment industry and education sector.
Curtis Pilon-Vinish
My name is Mel Sysing and I am an Anti Oppressive/Land Based Educator. I have been teaching for 18 years and my passion is Anti Oppressive Land Based education.
I am part of many initiatives within our community locally and nationally. Locally, I am head coordinator for the Anti Oppressive Education Committee for the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools; and also a Learning Leader in the areas of Anti Oppressive/Racism and Place/Land Based Education. Provincially, I am part of the SAFE committee from the University of Saskatchewan and Treaty Education resource consultant for the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation. Nationally, I am the provincial representative for the Canadian Teachers Federation on the Advisory Committee -Diversity and Human Rights.
Moreover, I am a PhD candidate at University of Saskatchewan in the department of Educational Foundations.