CPC Course Testimonials

“Even though I came to the IADV course with knowledge of the history of Aboriginal people of Canada, this has brought everything together for me and has allowed me to integrate what I knew before with what I have learned,” she says. “It has given me skills to approach domestic violence in Aboriginal communities in a culturally appropriate and informed manner.”

-- Det/Sgt Tracy Lowe-Wetmore of the Ontario Provincial Police

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“The diverse in-depth issues discussed through the course add to the dynamic of a typical domestic violence call in a First Nation or Aboriginal community,”

-- Cst Vincent Kewaquado of the Anishinabek Police Service in Ontario

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“I found that there were many issues that we addressed that I will be able to apply within my organization. I feel much better equipped to take on more senior management positions in the future and I have already identified several areas in my current work assignment where I will be able to apply the things that I have learned.”

-- Vancouver Police participant in the EDP program

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“This type of program allows us to broaden our horizons on cultural, social and professional levels. For instance, I work with the Mi’kmaq community, but through my colleagues from other police forces I have discovered more about Cree and Algonquin cultures. In addition, sharing information and the techniques of different programs related to Aboriginal policing across the country is so beneficial, not to say essential to the development and maintenance of the professionalism of diversified police forces across Canada.”

-- Cst Joany Paradis, RCMP Neguac Detachment in New Brunswick

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“I particularly enjoyed the group work and networking opportunities.”

-- Port Hope Police Service

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“There were too many highlights to list...absolutely top notch presenters and case studies.”

-- Abbottsford Police Department

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“My experience at SPAC really helped me to understand my position in my department. It helped me to understand the difference between being a manager and being a leader. One of the most important parts of SPAC is the people you meet. I have colleagues across Canada now I can call if I need help. Is SPAC a lot of work? Without a doubt. Would I recommend SPAC to anyone? I would. It’s certainly worthwhile.”

-- Sgt. CJ Kyle,
Delta Police Department

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“SPAC was an incredibly intensive course. It was a combination of introspective study for self-awareness, team building, and conceptual thinking. All of this combined to promote the transition from an effective manager to a visionary leader. I really enjoyed my time at SPAC. Not only did it clarify what my position is in my service but it gave me a better understanding of what my service is expecting of me.

The high point for me was the networking - the interaction with the officers from around the globe. It has given me more insight into what their positions are, what difficulties they face and where they want to go. That interaction was most beneficial for me.”

-- Sgt. M. Bryant,
Peel Regional Police

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“The Strategic Communication Workshop was an excellent course and gave me some excellent ideas and questions to ask with respect to communications within our program.”

-- Jeff Beaulac,
RCMP

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“The SPAC course, which was conducted at Tsuu T’ina Nation, near Calgary Alberta, was one of the best and hardest courses I have attended in my entire career with the RCMP. I particularly enjoyed the Aboriginal setting and use of Aboriginal traditions and instruction methods of story telling to deliver some of the topics in this course.

SPAC allowed me to grow as a middle manager while teaching me the tools I need to facilitate future change and adapt to change within my organization.

The use of Native teachings blended with the mainstream CPC teachings, the great diversity and camaraderie of the group, made it one of the best experiences of any course I attended and is one of the highlights of my career.”

-- Dan ( Bradford)

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“While I can say that the SPAC course I just attended at Tsuu T'ina Nation, Alberta was one of the most challenging courses I have been on, it is definitely the most rewarding course I have ever been on, police related or otherwise. All up and coming leaders/managers should take this course especially if they are providing policing services to aboriginal communities.

Highlights included:

• The Aboriginal course content
• The dynamics of course facilitators
• The diversity of the course
• Team building exercises
• Individual developmental exercises.
• The Aboriginal environment that the course was held in.”

-- Don Daigle, Sgt.
J Division
Aboriginal Policing Services

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“I attended this course with 28 years of service and I still benefited greatly from the SPAC course held at Tsuu T'ina Nation, Alberta. From strategic planning to conflict management and leading change, all of the presentations provided me insight and the ability to look within my own management style and made me realize everyone can change and enhance their managerial skills regardless of how much service they have.

The fact that the course was held on First Nation territory only added to the over all great experience right from the beginning with the Aboriginal Traditional Ceremonies, the drum sessions in the Culture Room, the Aboriginal content and instruction, to attending class amongst the school population.

I also believe one of the reasons everyone "gelled" in the class was the quality of instructors and their commitment to the SPAC program.

Good luck with your upcoming SPAC courses”

-- Peter (Quilty)

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“My personal reflections to the SPAC experience are a mix of congratulations and thank you. With First Nations Policing growing and evolving the timing couldn't have been better. By providing First Nations SPAC the Canadian Police College have responded to the needs of First Nation Communities. We were guided through sessions that were built upon the other. The whole program came together nicely, very well planned. This was a very effective police management program. Lastly, SPAC experience has helped me grow not only as an individual but also as a contributing member of the First Nations Policing because I know where I fit in and how to effect positive change.

Miigwech (Thank You), ”

-- Rodney Nahwegahbow
Sergeant
UCCM Anishnaabe Police