Indigenous Stone Corporation

The Core 10-Day Certification Pathway

A complete, employment-ready certification program delivered in a culturally grounded format in only 10 days .

Participants earn:

Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST) + Government Exam → Alberta Security Services Licence
PPCT Handcuffing Certification
TalkSafe™ Tactical Communication & De-Escalation Certificate
CSA Intermediate First Aid Level C Certification

This pathway provides government-issued licensing plus critical tactical and medical certifications required by employers.

Detailed Curriculum Breakdown

Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST) (5 Days)

Certified Trainer: April Stone
Government of Alberta – Alberta Solicitor General & Public Security

Delivered Monday–Thursday (0900–1500) with structured breaks .

Modules include:

Introduction to the Security Industry
The Canadian Legal System & Security Professionals
Basic Security Procedures
Communication for Security Professionals
Documentation & Evidence
Health & Safety for Security Professionals

Each module includes worksheets, review quizzes, and practice exams .
Government exam is proctored on Thursday (photo ID required) .

Defensive Tactics – PPCT (2 Days)

Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST) (5 Days)

Instructor: Dave Suffern, CPP

Human Factors Research Group (HFRG)

Defensive Tactics (formerly PPCT):

Arrest & control mechanics
Proper positioning for safety
Threat indicator recognition
Appropriate use-of-force decision-making
Legal responsibilities in enforcement situations

Required by most employers before staff are permitted to handle handcuffs.

TalkSafe™ (1 Day)

CSA Intermediate First Aid Level C (Canadian Red Cross) (2 Day)

Instructor: Dave Suffern

Includes:

De-escalation strategies
Authority awareness
Conflict management
Confidence under pressure

CSA Intermediate First Aid Level C (Canadian Red Cross) (2 Day)

Instructor: Tina & Tal Henderson

CSA Intermediate First Aid Level C (Canadian Red Cross) (2 Day)

Covers:

Emergency scene management
Primary & secondary assessments
CPR (adult, child, infant) + AED
Respiratory and circulatory emergencies
Bleeding control & tourniquet use
Head, spinal & extremity injuries
Multiple casualty management
Environmental emergencies
Substance misuse & poisoning response

This certification prepares participants to respond confidently to life-threatening emergencies.

Flexible, Community-Based Delivery

Advanced Electives & Additional Certifications

Flexible, Community-Based Delivery

Sacred Shield™ is delivered on-site within your Nation through a cohort-based model.

Ideal group size: 10–20 participants
Flexible scheduling options
Content contextualized to community-specific needs
Host Nation provides training space
We provide certified instructors and all training materials

We also assist with documentation required for funding applications .

From Certification to Leadership

Advanced Electives & Additional Certifications

Flexible, Community-Based Delivery

Sacred Shield™ helps Nations build sustainable, in-house security teams while developing future supervisors through additional electives and services, offered as part of the core package or as a second-year expansion

Advanced Electives & Additional Certifications

Optional add-ons include:

Supervisor Training
Advanced Defensive Tactics
Situational Awareness & Threat Recognition
Canadian Non-Restricted Firearms Safety
WHMIS
H2S Alive
Common Safety Orientation
Transportation of Dangerous Goods

These electives expand employment eligibility and leadership capacity within the Nation.

Bonus Inclusions

Additional Services

When you book Sacred Shield™, your Nation also receives:

✔ Sacred Shield™ Field Guide
✔ Wallet-Size De-Escalation & Response Card
✔ Sacred Shield™ Certificate
✔ 30-Day Post-Training Support Window

Additional Services

We can further support your Nation with:

Assisting in hiring a security team
Setting up internal infrastructure to manage and operate a security team
Applying for a Security Services Business Licence
Ongoing advisory support

Indigenous-Led Partnership | Sacred Shield™ is delivered by:

Indigenous Stone Corporation

April Stone
Founder & CEO, Indigenous Stone Corporation

Over 30 years of experience in community engagement, safety training, and workforce development .

TalonPoint Defence Inc.

Dave Suffern, CPP
Certified Protection Professional & IKMF Director of Canada

30+ years in security, 25+ years as an instructor, one of Alberta’s leading authorities in tactical security education .

TITAL Safety Services

Tina & Tal Henderson
Founders, TITAL Safety Services

Delivering safety certifications since 2007, training thousands with a 95% completion rate across Alberta and Saskatchewan .

Together, we combine operational security expertise, tactical instruction, regulatory certification, and culturally grounded delivery.

Indigenous Tactical Security Certification Program

Build Strong Security Teams. Strengthen Safer Communities.

Serving Alberta & Saskatchewan

Why Sacred Shield™ Matters

Sacred Shield™ helps Nations:

The Core 10-Day Certification Pathway

Detailed Curriculum Breakdown

Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST) (5 Days)

Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST) (5 Days)

Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST) (5 Days)

Defensive Tactics – PPCT (2 Days)

Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST) (5 Days)

Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST) (5 Days)

TalkSafe™ (1 Day)

CSA Intermediate First Aid Level C (Canadian Red Cross) (2 Day)

CSA Intermediate First Aid Level C (Canadian Red Cross) (2 Day)

CSA Intermediate First Aid Level C (Canadian Red Cross) (2 Day)

CSA Intermediate First Aid Level C (Canadian Red Cross) (2 Day)

CSA Intermediate First Aid Level C (Canadian Red Cross) (2 Day)

Flexible, Community-Based Delivery

Advanced Electives & Additional Certifications

Flexible, Community-Based Delivery

From Certification to Leadership

Advanced Electives & Additional Certifications

Flexible, Community-Based Delivery

Advanced Electives & Additional Certifications

Advanced Electives & Additional Certifications

Advanced Electives & Additional Certifications

Bonus Inclusions

Additional Services

Additional Services

Additional Services

Additional Services

Additional Services

We are proud to have delivered Sacred Shield™ to over 20 Indigenous communities across Alberta and Saskatchewan to date . This is more than training. It is long-term safety infrastructure development.

Indigenous-Led Partnership | Sacred Shield™ is delivered by:

Indigenous Stone Corporation

TalonPoint Defence Inc.

TITAL Safety Services

Bring Sacred Shield™ to Your Nation

We collaborate with leadership to tailor Sacred Shield™ to your Nation’s unique needs:

Call: (780) 913-1172

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