Expression of Interest

Trainer to provide three day Sexual Violence Trauma Training session

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) has secured funding through Ontario Women’s Directorate to support a three day trauma training focused on Sexual Violence.

Training will take place on February 4-5-6, 2014 at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto and will involve a group of about 35 trainees.

Among the expected learning goals, training participants are expected:

• Be better equipped to support women who have experienced sexual violence.
• Learn the skills that will improve support to clients who has experienced sexual trauma;
• Acquire a deeper understanding of Aboriginal healing practices;
• Learn how trauma affects the community  as well as the victim;
• Learn about the impact of vicarious trauma and discover individual, organizational, and community strategies for self-care and wellness.

Should you be interested in being considered to provide the above noted training, please submit a letter of interest by January 10 at 4:30pm with the following information:

• Outline of proposed training session;
• Past training experience;
• Fees to deliver three day training.

Interested and qualified applicants should reply by email to: Kristina Jewell at Kristinaj@metisnation.org.