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By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the Indigenous territories you live in
• Recognize the complexity of Indigenous cultures and historical contexts
• Analyze relevant Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Reflect on how past learnings inform current and future decisions
• Understand Indigenous perspectives on interconnectivity and climate actions
• Learn from Indigenous climate leaders about impacts in their territories
• Relate traditional and non-traditional climate adaptation methods to your work
• Explore the multi-generational impact of climate decisions
• Describe the importance of integrating Indigenous knowledge and Western science
• Appreciate the need for collaborative, community-based climate initiatives

Specifically, the knowledge, skills and competencies associated with this course include:

• Cultural Insights - Recognize the complexity of Indigenous cultures in Canada and the historical context.

• Reflective Decision-Making - Reflect on past learnings for future outcomes.

• Interconnectivity Understanding - Determine Indigenous views on interconnectivity in Land and Climate actions.

• Adaptation Relevance - Relate Indigenous methods of climate adaptation to personal work.

• Generational Impact - Explore multi-generational impacts of climate decisions.

• Indigenous Leadership - Consider impacts of Indigenous-led climate research and leadership.

• Knowledge Integration - Describe the significance of combining Indigenous knowledge and Western science.

• Collaborative Engagement - Recognize the importance of collaborating with communities in climate initiatives.

Climate Adaptation Fundamentals (CAF) Micro-credential - core requirement course.

The CAF micro-credential is aligned with the Climate Adaptation Competency Framework (CACF v1.0).

Alignment URL: https://can-adapt.ca/sites/weadapt.org/files/aln-competencyframework_2021_1.pdf

In this course, Indigenous Knowledge and Perspectives on Climate Adaptation, the three focused domains are:

• Climate Adaptation Science and Practice Literacy
• Working Together in Climate Adaptation
• nderstanding the Climate Adaptation Challenge.

The four corresponding competencies are:

• Indigenous Knowledge Systems
• Climate Adaptation Science
• Cultural Agility and Safety
• Personal Resilience

The course was designed by a team of Indigenous knowledge holders, subject matter experts, and instructional designers. It aims to provide a self-directed, accessible learning experience that reflects Indigenous values. While no single course can cover all Indigenous perspectives, this course serves as a foundation for further learning and encourages decolonized approaches to climate adaptation and action.

In this course, you will:

• Learn from a diverse range of Indigenous knowledge and cultural practices
• Explore decolonized approaches to climate adaptation and action
• Engage with Indigenous leaders and their perspectives on climate change

Assessment from two components: a Participation mark and a Summative Task mark.

Participation mark worth 50% of the final grade was assessed and calculated based on participants’ contributions in discussion forums.

Summative Task mark worth 50% of the final grade based on participants’ development and submission of a response to one of three possible work challenges.