The Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (IPCO), in collaboration with the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and with the support of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Indigenous Policing Bureau, is pleased to announce the upcoming Indigenous Awareness Symposium.
This specialized training initiative is designed to bring together police leaders from across the province to advance education, foster cultural awareness, and deepen understanding of the complex issues impacting Indigenous peoples and policing in Ontario.
The program has been carefully developed to reflect and support the key recommendations outlined in landmark reports and public inquiries, including the Ipperwash Inquiry Report, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Report, and the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Topics:
The program will cover the following topics:
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Indigenous History
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Residential Schools
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Diversity and Political Structures in First Nations
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Policing and Community Relationships
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Inquiries and Their Impact on Policing
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Working with the Family Information Liaison Unit
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Mental Health in Indigenous Policing
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Municipal Policing Perspectives
Accommodations:
A block of rooms has been reserved at a special group rate at Casino Rama.
The special group rate ends October 31, 2025.
Registration:
Registration Fee:
- FULL CONFERENCE: $499.00 + HST
- ONE-DAY ONLY: $249.00 + HST