Aboriginal Community
"This was one of the best and most valuable workshops I have ever participated in. The ideas and concepts of Guiding Circles are definitely geared to Aboriginal culture. I am looking forward to using the booklet to help my clients find meaningful careers which will allow them to live a physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually balanced life."
~ Cyndi King, Métis Nation of Ontario
"… no fluff stuff - real world stuff."
~Chief Clarence Louie, Osoyoos Indian Band
"Opened my eyes to the importance of values and how they affect our decision making"
~ Coreen Jenner, Ki Low Ni Friendship Society
“Chiefs, councils and any group or organization that provide services to people (employer, employee, student, teacher, service provider, client) should utilize this program.”
~ Kenora participant
Education
“This training provides a range of tools that can be used alone or collectively. Their use is broader than just career counselling. The holistic ‘circle’ approach is applicable to anyone and highly respectful of the individual and their path.”
~ Valerie Shepherd, Hamilton Wentworth District School Board
“Resources and ideas specific to Aboriginal students are going to bring us into a new age of workforce, training and education for Aboriginal Peoples. We are a people of opportunity and our culture is a positive part of our lives that could be recognized as it is here with the circle. I strongly recommend this training to anyone working with students. This training could change a person’s life for the better. Thank you!”
~ Candace Gadwa, Edmonton Catholic School Board
Career Development
“Very easy to use and read. I love how each exercise can be utilized by itself or grouped together. It is very client centered NOT process centered. Guiding Circles is the first tool that I have seen that helps guide a multi-barrier client to self-awareness. It keeps the individual involved and gives the control and hope back to them. I can’t wait to go use this tool with my clients. It gives me more hope for them.”
~ Silvia Buchanon, Youth Employment Services
Private Sector and Government
"I found the (Guiding Circles) training experience enriching in several ways - especially the very simple technique of using story telling to uncover an individual’s hidden skills and talents while raising their self-esteem. This approach also works with people who are shy, have low self-esteem and do not live with the concept of a ‘five-year career plan’ approach to life… an understanding of the Guiding Circles philosophy has made a significant difference in my cultural awareness."
~ Jean Mitchell, Manager, Call Centre & Industry Training Solutions
President, British Columbia Contact Centre Association
“This is a fabulous tool… The workbook was helpful but after the training it became valuable beyond belief. I will be using this tool every chance I get. Finally we have something that can be related to by Aboriginals.”
~ Bonnie Kiyon, Corrections Canada
“A really great workshop!! This workshop may be used else where with other groups regardless of race, ethnic, professional background!!! A real eye opener. Thank you!!!”
~ Russell Jerome
