This course equips learners with the tools and frameworks to analyze strengths, priorities, and opportunities within Indigenous Communities, while discussing responsive strategies that honour Indigenous Knowledge Systems. By integrating Indigenous methodologies and Storywork with contemporary analytical tools, this preparatory course emphasizes Community driven approaches. Learners will conduct Community evaluations and needs assessments as foundational activities, examine case studies, engage with Indigenous leaders, and co-create actionable strategies for sustainable economic, cultural, and social development. These activities will prepare learners for deeper, practice-oriented explorations in future courses. 2026/01/13-2026/04/21 Lecture Tuesday 09:00AM - 12:00PM, 4155 Belshaw, Room U033