Millbrook Technologies and Aboriginal Leadership Institute Sign Strategic Alliance

MILLBROOK FIRST NATION

Truro, Nova Scotia

(902) 897-9199

www.millbrookfirstnation.net

 PRESS RELEASE

 Lloyd Johnson

 IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 Culture and Sensitivity Training Focus of Partnership!

TRURO, NOVA SCOTIA (Friday, June 15, 2007) -- Lloyd Johnson, president of Millbrook Technologies announced a Strategic Alliance Agreement with the Aboriginal Leadership Institute (Winnipeg, Man.). The alliance will enable the parties to design and deliver on a national level a culture and sensitivity program. The program being designed will be offered on Millbrook technologies unique learning management system and made available to every employer in Canada.

When individuals from differing cultural backgrounds interact, there is often miscommunication, misunderstanding, and frustration.  These obstacles can be overcome by making all parties more culturally sensitive.  It is important for people to recognize how cultural backgrounds affect individual perceptions and actions; and how cultural awareness can improve the relationship between people from differing cultural backgrounds.

Aboriginal Cultural Awareness is a four-unit program designed specifically for non-Aboriginal people who will be working with Aboriginal people.  It introduces participants to the concept of cultural awareness and it presents participants with a view of Canadian history from an Aboriginal perspective. 

Ultimately, the goal of Aboriginal Cultural Awareness is to help non-Aboriginals work with Aboriginals in ways that convey respect for Aboriginal culture and understanding of the issues that are important to Aboriginal people 

For more information contact Lloyd Johnson at Millbrook First Nation at (902) 897-9199 (ext 125) or Lloyd@millbrookfirstnation.net.