The ICPA First Nations and Indigenous Network will provide an international community of practice for members who represent, work with, and / or support First Nations and Indigenous peoples in corrections. The Network will connect practitioners, researchers, leaders and Indigenous professionals across jurisdictions to share knowledge, strengthen collaboration, and amplify First Nations and Indigenous perspectives within the international corrections community. It will provide a practical platform for learning from different cultural, legal, and correctional contexts and for sharing promising approaches to rehabilitation, reintegration, healthcare, community engagement, and culturally informed corrections.
Aims
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Be the place for international connection amongst First Nations and Indigenous correctional professionals, practitioners, researchers, and leaders.
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Amplify First Nations and Indigenous voices, knowledge, and perspectives within international corrections.
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Facilitate international knowledge exchange, peer learning, and professional dialogue.
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Promote culturally informed approaches to corrections, rehabilitation, reintegration, and community engagement.
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Strengthen collaboration between correctional systems, Indigenous communities, researchers, and other relevant partners.
Objectives
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Ensure that First Nations and Indigenous perspectives and expertise are considered throughout the global corrections community.
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Provide a space for the sharing of promising practices, research, innovation, and lessons learned across different jurisdictions and Indigenous contexts.
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Identify emerging issues and areas of common concern affecting First Nations and Indigenous peoples in prison and community corrections.
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Develop opportunities for cross-jurisdictional collaboration, research, and professional development, including collaboration with other ICPA Networks.