Professional Boundaries and Confidentiality - October 22-23, 2024

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Professional Boundaries and Confidentiality Training Recap

        On October 22-23, 2024, the Saskatchewan First Nations Family and Community Institute (SFNFCI) hosted a training session on Professional Boundaries and Confidentiality at our on-site classroom. The course was facilitated by Charlotte Ross, and Elder support was provided by Mary Lee. Nineteen participants from communities such as Ahtahkakoop, Cote, Keeseekoose, Kinistin, Little Pine, Mistawasis, Moosomin, Onion Lake, and Yorkton completed the training.

        Our facilitator, Charlotte Ross, is a Cree Language Instructor and Consultant with extensive experience working alongside Saskatchewan First Nations, tribal councils, non-profits, and post-secondary institutions. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Indigenous Language Revitalization at the University of Victoria, Charlotte’s expertise and passion for facilitation created an engaging and interactive environment.

        Professional Boundaries and Confidentiality is a 12-hour course conducted over two days, designed to help participants examine ethics, values, and boundaries in both personal and professional contexts. The course emphasized how these elements influence relationships with clients and guided participants on navigating challenging situations where boundaries or ethical conflicts might arise. By the end, learners had demonstrated knowledge and skills to address confidentiality issues and manage boundary conflicts effectively.

        Participants were encouraged to draw from their experiences, share insights, and exchange best practices within the group. Here’s a glimpse of their feedback:

• Overall Experience: "Overall, I found the training to be great and very informative. It wasn’t at all what I was expecting, and I’m very glad I attended."
• Valuable Takeaway: One participant shared that the "knowledge from the Elder on how everything has a meaning" was particularly impactful.
• Application to Work: When asked how the training will benefit them and their organization, a participant replied, "By practicing work ethics and boundaries every day and ensuring all staff know and follow our organization’s values, mission, and vision."
• Appreciation for Elders' Involvement: Another participant noted, "I love how you utilize knowledge keepers in your training."

        We are grateful for the recognition of the Elder’s role and value in our training. A special thank you to those in attendance.