Canada is a country whose citizens pride themselves on diversity and the promotion of pluralism yet turn a blind eye to the continued stereotypical views and depictions of First Nations people present in the media, sports, advertisements, the fashion industry and conversations. In these blogs, Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. explores terms and colloquialisms that should be avoided.
If you want to ensure your conversations and communications are free from colloquialisms, reading these blog posts from Indigenous Corporate Training Inc.
- Why We Shouldn’t Say “Bury the Hatchet”
- Use These 7 First Nations Colloquialisms At Your Peril
- Use These Culturally Offensive Phrases At Your Own Risk
- 9 Terms to Avoid in Communications with Indigenous Peoples
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