Indigenous Health & Cultural Competency Training

The contract seeks a subcontractor to deliver specialized training programs focused on Indigenous health, cultural safety, 2SLGBTQ+ care, and trauma-informed practices for medical staff operating within correctional health environments under the Correctional Service of Canada. The training must be tailored to the unique needs of incarcerated populations and the operational context of federal correctional facilities, with a primary emphasis on building competency among health professionals to provide equitable, respectful, and safe care. The work is expected to be performed in Saskatchewan and must align with federal standards for Indigenous and LGBTQ+ health equity, as well as trauma-informed methodologies that address the historical and systemic harms experienced by these communities. The solicitation is open for bids with a submission deadline of May 13, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 611430, which pertains to professional and management development training. The contract is structured as a subcontract, suggesting the lead entity may be managing a broader service delivery framework, with this component being outsourced to a specialized provider. No set-aside provisions are indicated, and while no specific point of contact is listed, interested parties can access further details through the official Canada Buys portal. Successful candidates must demonstrate proven experience in delivering similar training within correctional or high-risk healthcare settings and possess deep cultural competency and lived experience or partnerships with Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ communities.