Introduction to Indigenous Concepts and Culture

The United States is home to over 500 different federally recognized tribes, each of them with unique culture, history, and contemporary issues. Upon completion of this course students will be able to illustrate and integrate principles of cultural humility, including but not limited to, knowledge of cultural responsiveness and the role of law enforcement in their relationships with Indigenous people.


After completing this course, students will be able to:
• describe Indigenous concepts and topics; explain cultural humility and how it relates to Native American culture and traditions;
• summarize the main ideas of tribal sovereignty and name various treaties and laws relevant to Washington state; and
• illustrate how relationships within tribal cultures are essential.

To register for the course, contact your Training Manager to assign the self-paced training to you via Acadis.

Cost: FREE
Contact:

Amber Cruz

call Phone: (206) 899-7950
Category: Law Enforcement Training and Community Safety Act (LETCSA) Mandated Courses
Location: Virtual

WHO CAN ATTEND OUR CLASSES?

Anyone with an Acadis or FirstForward login.


Per WAC 139-11-020, this course is required for:

  • all peace officers that were certified before December 7, 2019, and
  • lateral peace officers certified in Washington after December 7, 2019.
  • Starting May 2020, once a BLEA recruit graduates they will have three years to complete this course.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

To attend this course, students must have a computer with audio and video capabilities, and an internet connection. Content, websites, videos, and other course materials are embedded into the course.

REGULATION

WAC 139-11-020 (2)(s).