The Community Learning Program (CLP) brings Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants together in a safe, supportive environment guided by Indigenous teachings.
Through dialogue, reflection, and hands-on experience, you’ll build understanding and confidence to engage in reconciliation in meaningful, lasting ways.
Developed over 18 months of community consultation, the CLP was shaped by the voices of local Nations, Indigenous Elders, and community members who identified education and connection as essential to reconciliation.
This in-person program is rooted in Indigenous worldviews and local teachings. You’ll learn in circle, guided by facilitators, Elders, and peers creating a space for openness, reflection, and shared growth.
Over 3.5 days of blended learning, you’ll explore:
Understanding Indigenous experiences and the impacts of colonization
Self-location and meaningful territorial acknowledgements
Culturally safe, trauma informed, and anti racist practices
Building trust and relationships across communities
Rights based approaches aligned with UNDRIP and the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action
Coast Salish teachings, circle protocols, and Elder guidance
3.5 days total
Sessions run regularly throughout the year. Each in-person day is typically held one week apart to give time for reflection between sessions.
Victoria Native Friendship Centre
231 Regina Avenue, Victoria, BC
CLP welcomes everyone individuals, community members, and workplace teams who want to strengthen their understanding of Indigenous histories and relationships. No previous experience or education level is required.
Since 2022, hundreds of learners have completed the CLP and taken what they’ve learned back into workplaces, schools, and community groups helping reconciliation take root in everyday spaces.
Be part of a growing network of learners helping reconciliation take root in everyday spaces.
8:30am – 4:30pm
Monday to Friday
231 Regina Avenue
Victoria, BC
V8Z 1J6
Tel: (250) 384-3211
Fax: (250) 384-1586
