Professional Development at the International Level
Ambassadors provided support for the Canadian Policing College introducing the Naut’sa mawt Program to 20 senior policing administrators from across the county and the Bahamas
Senior Officers from various Canadian and International Police Forces came to explore the leadership potential within the IPAC program.
“Imagine a stranger taking your own daughter away, place yourself in that space. How would that change your attitude towards others?”
IPAC Ambassadors Tony Eeftink, Jan Hendriks and Bill Nadeau conducted an Indigenous Cultural Training program on behalf of the Canadian Policing College (CPC) and their Executive Development (Officer Development) program on June 27 at the Songhees Wellness Centre.
In attendance were faculty from the CPC along with 20 Senior Officers from across the country and internationally representing various police forces including RCMP, Camrose, OPP, Peel, York, Saanich and the Royal Bahamas Police Force.
A featured guest appearance by Elder and School Survivor Joan Morris who spoke about her history and experiences in residential schools and Indian hospitals.
If you want to be part of this great Canadian Geographic Education program, visit www.nautsamawt.ca
The event was held at the impressive Songhees Wellness Centre.
(L to R) - Indigenous R/ Constable Heinz Krauss, Joan Morris, IPS Constable Cole Brewer and Bill Nadeau
Ranks from Inspector to Assistant Commissioner, officers from across Canada participated in the event looking to bring the program back to their own communities.