WE ARE TALENTED, MULTI-FUNCTIONAL CONSULTANTS,
TRAINERS, RESEARCHERS AND WRITERS
WHO ARE ABLE TO...

       °°assess needs, develop, deliver and evaluate services.
       °°provide culturally sensitive, context specific approaches.
       °°address change flexibly.
       °°create and revise workable action plans.
       °°review policies, programs, brochures and suggest ways to be more culturally inclusive.
       °°assist in locating much needed resources to support innovative program ideas.


We are on this journey together...

TRAINING AND FACILITATING
       Are you needing a training program
       designed and delivered
       to meet specific organizational or community needs?


       Do you have a gathering, event or meeting
       coming up and need facilitators or inspiring speakers?


       Circle Works has extensive experience in the development, facilitation, and evaluation of training programs,
       gatherings, and workshops. This includes delivery within land-based and community based settings; and within
       organizations and educational environments.

       Some examples include:
       °°Designed, delivered and evaluated a model for training social workers on cross-cultural sensitivity with input
       from African Nova Scotian, Mi'kmaq and Acadian community members.
       °°Designed and delivered a series of Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge courses, workshops, and land-based
       intensives specifically for counselors.
       °°Designed and implemented a Care for Caregivers Program, using expressive therapies in an open studio format.
       Consisted of five, twelve week programs for counselors, foster parents, teachers and other helping professionals
       in the community.
       °°Designed and delivered courses in Education, Health, Social Work and Counselling, specializing in Equity Issues,
       Cross-cultural Training, Indigenous Peoples Knowledge, and Gender Issues, particularly with a focus on violence.
       °°Designed, delivered and evaluated train-the-trainer programs for professionals intervening in intimate partner
       violence with input from policing, crown prosecutor and social work professionals.
       °°Developed resources and materials targeting family violence and violence prevention for policy makers,
       program/service designers and service deliverers who are working to improve rural responses to women’s and girls’
       experiences of violence.
       °°Developed and facilitated a training program for herbalists for the Maritime School of Health and Well-being.
       °°Developed and facilitated various plant/tree medicine, alternative lifestyle and ecological relationship workshops,
       indoors and out, for various communities and individuals, both young and adult.

VISIONING, NEEDS ASSESSMENT, AND ACTION PLANNING



Are you bogged down in conflict, or not clear about where you are heading or why?

       Circle Works will consult with you, listen respectfully to all members who need to be heard, and create
       collaborative opportunities to move forward with the best practice approaches to meeting expressed needs.

       Some types of organizations serviced include:
       °°Schools, Colleges, Universities, Community based and Alternative Clinics (like North End Clinic);
       Child Development Centers; Elizabeth Fry Societies; Women's Centers; Native Friendship Centers; Bands;
       Tribal Councils; Community Councils; Aboriginal Counseling Programs; Spousal Abuse Projects;
       Aboriginal Children's Health Programs; National Health Programs; Herbalist Associations; Gay and
       Lesbian Associations; and Native Alcohol and Drug Addiction Programs.

PROGRAM DESIGN, DELIVERY AND EVALUATION

Are you trying to turn an exciting idea into an actual reality,
or revamp an existing community based, educational, or service program?
Do you need to report out to funders about deliverables?

Circle Works has experience in design, delivery and evaluation of
programs within post-secondary and service environments, including community
based organizations and First Nations.

       Some examples of our exemplary forms of collaboration include:
       °°Provision of leadership for a First Nations Studies Department, with
       graduate and undergraduate course offerings on campus and by
       distance delivery.
       °°Provision of leadership in implementing Academic Visioning Initiatives
       regarding Indigenous Peoples Knowledges within post-secondary settings.
       °°Provision of leadership and direction for an Indigenous Counselling
       Degree program.
       °°Recruitment, training and mentoring of community based Steering/Advisory
       Committees and Boards, including liaising with First Nations, Métis and Inuit
       community leadership, respected Elders, active community members and
       professional service providers.
       °°Administration of multi-level admissions, including designing and
       implementing; Prior Learning Assessments and Recognition programs (PLAR), and
       mature student admissions.
       °°Coordination of field programs, and supervision of students and practitioners in
       social work and counselling settings.
       °°Development and implementation of respectful, culturally safe, ethically
       sound, and environmentally sensitive policies and procedures.
       °°Participation in governance committees, including those in post-secondary and service
       organizations as well as non-profit and community based organizations.
       °°Development and administration of community based service delivery models
       through store-front centers.
       °°Participation in the creation of non-profit organization by-laws and policies.


FUNDING PROPOSALS
Are you needing financial resources to run a special project, start a business,
or apply for a contract?
       Circle Works has experience in the development and implementation of program, research, and
       funding proposals for various initiatives in the Maritimes, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and British Columbia.

       A sample of past grants awarded include:
       °°Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Canada Arts Council, Canada Heritage, Manitoba Arts Council,
       BC Ministry of Advanced Education, Laidlaw Foundation, Killam Foundation, and research and program funds in
       collaboration with various Universities.

COMMUNICATIONS

Can your organization use assistance in the construction, editing and illustration of
communications materials and publications?

       Circle Works can creatively engage with a wide range of multimedia applications, hard copy and e-communication,
       and will ensure the utmost quality and accessibility of completed products for your intended audience.

       Examples of past work include:
       °°course outlines, brochures, briefing documents, essays, thesis, projects,
       presentations, website content, newsletters, power point presentations, journal articles, book chapters, books
       and manuals, including illustration of materials. A list of publications is available.

RACE RELATIONS
Are you trapped in mono-cultural models of delivery?
Are you willing to work together to promote diversity
within your organization but need some support and advice?

Circle Works has extensive community-based experience
working within various communities and can provide consultations on
race relations and cultural safety.


       Some past collaborations include:
       °°Stepping Stone, NS Youth Care Association, NS Public Service Alliance, NS Council on Multicultural Health,
       NS Teachers Union, Byrony House, Avalon Women's Sexual Assault Center, Gaetzbrook Junior High,
       Westman High School (MB), Joe Duquette High School (SASK), and Eastern Shore District High Youth Group.
       

ABORIGINAL TEACHINGS

Are you interested in exploring how Aboriginal teachings can be
integrated into your classroom, community group,
health and wellness plan or organization?

Given the rich diversity of Indigenous peoples and Nations, all educators
and service providers must take responsibility to become aware of national,
tribal, community, and personal histories, including art experiences, cultural
values, and lifestyles of Indigenous peoples in various environments, reserve
and urban. This knowledge can be received through respectful engagement in
educational, social and ceremonial events.

       Circle Works provides opportunities for experiencing Aboriginal teachings and healing
       methods in various locations, both indoors and out.

       Some locations of teachings have included:
       °°Heritage Hill Learning Center, Oceanstone Retreat, Henson College; at several schools and universities,
       including Dalhousie, Acadia, Mount St. Vincent, St. Mary's University; in other provinces including New Brunswick,
       Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia; and in other countries, including Orkney (Scotland),
       Hawaii, and West Virginia (USA).

KNOWLEDGE AND CONNECTION TO THE NATURAL WORLD

Are you wanting to do more to become eco-friendly? To reduce your carbon footprint?
To do your part as an individual, community or organization
to connect to the Natural World?

       Circle Works remains committed and concerned about the ecological world. Whether taking on a personal
       project, community planning or organizational development, Circle Works will help you understand the
       challenges and the options available, work with you to make a sustainable plan and inspire you to stay
       focused to take the necessary steps to continue to work to deepen your ecological connection.
       




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