Your organization is expected to act on Indigenous awareness.
We make that simple.
Live virtual Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training — delivered by Bryan Hansen, Certified Cultural Awareness Trainer with the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business and member of the Métis Nation of Alberta.
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Trusted by leading Canadian, North American and International organizations
The expectations have changed. Has your organization kept up?
Reconciliation isn't a corporate checkbox, it's a healing process that sets a new social standard for doing business. Corporate Canada is directly named in Call to Action #92, and your partners, clients, and employees are paying attention.
Right now, your teams are navigating a high-stakes cultural landscape without a roadmap most of us weren't provided formal education on, encountering terms like "UNDRIP," "decolonization," and "territorial sovereignty" with hesitation instead of confidence. This leads to awkward silences, persistence of harmful stereotypes, and a mounting risk your leadership simply cannot afford.
Silence breeds stigma. Getting it wrong breeds risk.
OCI provides the essential foundation for your Indigenous engagement strategy — helping your entire organization, from frontline staff to the C-suite, move from uncertainty to confidence. We bridge the gap between "knowing of" and "knowing how."
Our live, virtual sessions provide factual, professional answers to the critical questions that define modern corporate expectations:
- The Vocabulary of Respect: Confidently navigate the nuances between Indian, Native, First Nation, Métis, Inuit, and Indigenous
- The Frameworks: Understand the functional impact of UNDRIP, the Indian Act, and Calls to Action in Canada's corporate sector
- The Context: Decode the "why" behind intergenerational trauma, systemic racism, and systemic crises like MMIWG2S
- The Future: Define what Economic Reconciliation truly means for your operations and community involvement
Stop guessing. Start engaging — without putting a foot wrong.
What our attendees have to say...
"I really enjoyed how Bryan laid out what we were going to learn, reiteraated what was just discussed then looped it back to our learning objectives at the end. I also enjoyed the Slido polls as well as listening to his grandmother tell her true story about her childhood experience. That was very emotionally impactful."
Interfor Session Participant
"Incredible session. Very powerful. Bryan was extremely knowledgable and motivating to want to be a voice that helps empower and bring much needed change to Canada and the world! Thank you!"
Meghan K
"This was a highly informative and interesting presentation about Indigenous Peoples' recent history (past 100 years or so) in Canada and the United States. I particularly found the detailed definitions of words we hear often, but might not know exactly what these words or terms mean and the historical context behind them, very interesting. The facilitator was sincere, knowledgeable, and engaging."
Erica M
"Great content. Lots of new terms, correct terms to use. LOVED the content delivery, eye-opening and impactful professionally and personally."
REACH Canada Participant
"Bryan is a fantastic speaker and makes content incredibly relatable thanks to his anecdotal delivery. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about everything he covered."
Zillow Participant
"One of the most eye-opening presentations I've attended. Kept my interest from beginning to end. It's hard to fathom the injustices still being faced in the present day. Very informative and well done. "
Smith + Nephew Participant
Sessions Tailored to Your Organization
Every session is customizable for your team size, industry, and goals. No limits on attendees. All sessions are delivered live by Bryan Hansen.
SESSION 1:
Canadian Fundamentals
*1 or 2 Hours | Live Virtual*
The foundational session for Canadian organizations. Covers correct terminology, Truth and Reconciliation, the Indian Act, Residential School legacies, systemic racism, UNDRIP, MMIWG2S, and actionable steps for your team. Ideal for all-staff training and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation programming.
SESSION 2:
North American Fundamentals
*1 or 2 Hours | Live Virtual*
For organizations with US and Canadian teams. Covers the full Canadian curriculum plus US-specific content including Land Cession, SOWIP, and cross-border similarities and differences. Features the personal voice of Bryan Hansen's grandmother, a survivor of white assimilation.
SESSION 3:
Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
*1 or 2 Hours | Live Virtual*
Purpose-built for September 30th programming. Helps your organization mark Orange Shirt Day with substance, not just symbolism — giving employees the context and language to engage authentically.
SESSION 4:
Executive Leadership Training
*Half-Day Virtual | CCIB PAIR Program Requirement*
Designed specifically for senior leadership teams. Meets the requirements of the four pillars of the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business PAIR program. Covers Indigenous economic reconciliation, leadership responsibilities under UNDRIP, and practical policy integration.
SESSION 5:
Pride and Indigeneity
*1 or 2 Hours | Live Virtual*
Explores the intersection of Indigenous identity and 2SLGBTQ+ experience, including the meaning of Two-Spirit identity, historical erasure, and how organizations can build truly inclusive policies and practices.
SESSION 6:
American Fundamentals
*1 or 2 Hours | Live Virtual*
For US-based organizations or teams. Covers US-specific Indigenous history, terminology, Land Cession, federal policy, and actionable reconciliation steps relevant to American workplaces.
SESSION 7:
Custom Sessions
*1 or 2 Hours | Live Virtual*
Have a specific topic, industry context, or audience in mind? Bryan develops custom sessions tailored to your organization's needs, values, and goals. Get in touch to discuss.
Every Live Session Includes
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Bryan Hansen as your facilitator — no junior contractors, no pre-recorded content
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Unlimited attendees
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Slido-powered Safe Space Q&A — anonymous question submission so every voice is heard
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Professional event moderation by a subject matter expert
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Optional session recording (available for up to 30 days or Evergreen)
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Optional CCIB-certified Certificates of Completion, shareable on LinkedIn and eligible for professional designation credits
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Aftercare materials for continued learning after the session
Please note: Attendees will engage with historic and present-day truths that may feel uncomfortable. This is addressed directly within the session, in a respectful and professionally facilitated safe learning environment.
Eligibility for Professional Development Credits
OCI's CCIB-certified Certificates of Completion may be applied toward professional designation requirements for HR professionals, legal professionals, engineers, accountants, architects, and more! Ask us about eligibility for your team's designations.
When you book a session, Bryan delivers.
Bryan Hansen is a member of Alberta's Métis Nation, represented by the Otipemisiwak Métis Government — the oldest continuous Métis government in Canada — and a certified Cultural Awareness Trainer with the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business. With over 20 years of experience spanning Surface Rights Law, Environmental Science, and an MBA, Bryan brings both deep professional expertise and lived personal experience to every session.
As someone directly impacted by intergenerational trauma caused by forced assimilation, Bryan has dedicated his career since 2018 to creating safe learning environments where individuals and organizations can grow, reflect, and engage in reconciliation with confidence.
Over 200,000 people around the world have attended OCI events hosted by Bryan.
OCI is a Certified Indigenous Business with the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business.
Ready to bring this to your organization?
Let's have a 15-minute conversation about your team's needs, size, and the right session format. No pressure, no hard sell — just Bryan, you, and a straightforward discussion about what meaningful Indigenous awareness training looks like for your organization.
reach us directly at bryan@oci.solutions
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