An Indigenous Perspective on ABA

Course Description

This two-part training series supports clinicians to provide culturally safe and responsive behaviour analytic services when working with Indigenous clients. Participants will gain foundational knowledge in cultural humility, ethical considerations, and reconciliation frameworks. The series also offers applied strategies through case studies, reflective practices, and storytelling to support the integration of Indigenous worldviews, foster relational accountability, and guide the development of healing-centred interventions

Part 1: Considerations for Supporting Indigenous Clients in ABA

  • Introductory training for behavior analysts and helping professionals.

  • Focuses on practicing with cultural humility and respect when supporting Indigenous clients.

  • Grounded in the Pathway Model of Reconciliation.

  • Encourages reflection on colonial impacts and Indigenous worldviews.

  • Introduces trauma-informed approaches to clinical care.

  • Ideal for those beginning their cultural learning journey.

  • Provides a safe space for reflection, learning, and action.

Part 2: In Right Relation

  • Advanced course for deepening ethical and culturally safe practice in behavior analysis.

  • Builds on foundational knowledge from earlier training.

  • Explores Indigenous teachings, storywork, and values-based care.

  • Emphasizes strength-based approaches to disability and neurodiversity.

  • Includes critical reflection and case-based learning.

  • Supports respectful, accountable, and community-aligned practice with Indigenous clients.

Application of Skills

Clinicians will apply culturally responsive practices by adapting interventions to reflect Indigenous knowledge, engaging in ethical reflection, and fostering respectful, relational care. Skills gained support inclusive service planning, supervision, and family collaboration across settings—centering Indigenous worldviews and promoting healing, connection, and community-defined goals in ABA practice.

About The Presenters

Jen Ashlee

Jen Ashlee, M.Ed., BCBA (she/her), is a Métis/Cree Behaviour Consultant and founder of Raven Winged Consulting. With 10+ years in Indigenous mental health and behaviour analysis, she focuses on decolonizing care and embedding cultural safety. Her work draws on Indigenous knowledge, trauma-informed practice, and land-based teachings.

MCCSS-Funded – Free Registration for the First 100 OAP Supervisors

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Additional Information

This training qualifies for BACB Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and includes a certificate of completion for participants who successfully finish all modules and achieve full quiz scores.

This course is part of our MCCSS funded courses which serve as a foundation for learning. Explore our other trainings in the following topics:

  • Empower your Sex -Esteem

  • Understanding Origins of Trauma

  • Core Competencies

If you are not an OAP-funded provider, you are welcome to participate by selecting a paid registration option.

Considerations for Supporting Indigenous Clients in ABA

This workshop offers a culturally grounded, trauma-informed approach to supporting Indigenous clients in ABA, guided by the Pathway Model of Reconciliation.

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In Right Relations

This advanced course helps clinicians integrate Indigenous knowledge and cultural safety into ABA through storywork, case studies, and ethical reflection.

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