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The First Nations Public Service Secretariat’s (FNPSS) mission is to strengthen and enhance capacity in First Nations communities and organizations, on an individual, organization, and Nation level.
The First Nations Public Service Secretariat (FNPSS) supports BC First Nation communities and organizations across the core public service sectors as they pursue excellence in their own governments and administrations.
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Are you a First Nations Youth aged 18-29 living in #BC who is interested in education/ a career in public administration & governance? #FNPSS wants you for our new #YouthNetwork!
For more info, click the image below or visit https://t.co/LW1US3r3YJ.
#BCFirstNations #Youth
The @fnpublicservice is hosting a First Nations Data Governance Strategy Summer Knowledge-Sharing Series. The first of three sessions is happening on August 4th from 10:30-12:00pm PDT! Check out the link for more information & to register https://t.co/D41qOojPGS
For updated information on #BCWildfire evacuation orders & alerts, and other important wildfire updates for #BCFirstNations, you can visit @fnessinfo1’s website at https://t.co/0zF9ZeEcEE. #FNESS @BCAFN @UBCIC @FNSummit
#RegisterNow for the first of 3 summer First Nations Data Governance Strategy Knowledge-Sharing Sessions: “Indigenous Data Sovereignty and DRIPA: Asserting Data and Intellectual Property Ownership”
Date: Aug 4, 2021
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm PDT
More info: https://t.co/dJfADulE9o
Thanks to everyone who tuned into our live Info Session yesterday! 👏
Did you miss it? Catch the replay here 👇 and learn more about our Indigenous Leadership in Technology project, the research and engagement we've done so far.
Watch it here:
Indigenous Leadership in Technology: Understanding Access and Opportunities in BC
As part of the multi-phase project to better understand access and opportunities for Indigenous leadership in the technology and technology-enabled in...
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Are you a First Nations youth aged 18-29 living in #BC who is interested in education and/or a career in public administration and governance? #FNPSS wants you!
We are currently seeking First Nations youth to be a part of the new FNPSS #YouthNetwork. As a part of this Network, members will meet virtually to learn about FNPSS’ offerings and provide feedback, brainstorm new ideas, exchange best practices, share tools and resources, and connect with other similar First Nations youth from across BC who are working in / are interested in working in public administration. Ultimately, as this group will be organized through a ‘by youth- for youth’ model, the Youth Network’s framework, organization, and activities will be determined by its members.
If you or someone you know is interested in being a part of the FNPSS Youth Network, please contact us at info@fnps.ca. No experience working in public administration is required.
For more information about the Youth Network, and FNPSS’ other current youth engagement projects and internship opportunities, please visit our website at www.fnps.ca/youth.
#BCFirstNations #FirstNationsYouth #Engagement
This is a reminder to register now for the first of three summer First Nations Data Governance Strategy (FNDGS) Knowledge-Sharing Sessions hosted by #FNPSS!
This series, organized by the First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) and the BC First Nations Data Governance Initiative (BCFNDGI), is being held to begin assisting BC First Nations Governments in building capacity in data governance and information management.
Session 1 – Indigenous Data Sovereignty and DRIPA: Asserting Data and Intellectual Property Ownership
Date: August 4, 2021
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm PDT
Description: The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) acknowledges that Indigenous peoples have rights related to intellectual property and identity. This session will provide participants with practical examples of how First Nations Governments can assert ownership over their Nation’s intellectual property (ie. language, stories, songs, practices) and identity.
For more information on all three summer knowledge-sharing sessions, and to register, please visit our website: fnps.ca/bcfndgs-engagement-sessions/
#RegisterNow #BCFirstNations #KnowledgeSharingRegister now for the first of three summer First Nations Data Governance Strategy (FNDGS) Knowledge-Sharing Sessions hosted by #FNPSS. This series, organized by the First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) and the BC First Nations Data Governance Initiative (BCFNDGI), is being held to begin assisting BC First Nations Governments in building capacity in data governance and information management.
Session 1 – Indigenous Data Sovereignty and DRIPA: Asserting Data and Intellectual Property Ownership
Date: August 4, 2021
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm PDT
Description: The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) acknowledges that Indigenous peoples have rights related to intellectual property and identity. This session will provide participants with practical examples of how First Nations Governments can assert ownership over their Nation’s intellectual property (ie. language, stories, songs, practices) and identity.
For more information on all three summer knowledge-sharing sessions, and to register, please visit our website: fnps.ca/bcfndgs-engagement-sessions/
#RegisterNow #BCFirstNations #KnowledgeSharing
For updated information on wildfire evacuation orders, alerts, and threats, and other important wildfire updates for First Nations in BC, you can visit the First Nations' Emergency Services Society of BC Emergency Operations Centre website at: www.fness-eoc.ca/
#FNESS UBCIC BC Assembly of First Nations First Nations Summit #BCFirstNations #BCWildfires
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Register now for the first of three summer First Nations Data Governance Strategy (FNDGS) Knowledge-Sharing Sessions hosted by #FNPSS. This series, organized by the First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) and the BC First Nations Data Governance Initiative (BCFNDGI), is being held to begin assisting BC First Nations Governments in building capacity in data governance and information management.
Session 1 – Indigenous Data Sovereignty and DRIPA: Asserting Data and Intellectual Property Ownership
Date: August 4, 2021
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm PDT
Description: The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) acknowledges that Indigenous peoples have rights related to intellectual property and identity. This session will provide participants with practical examples of how First Nations Governments can assert ownership over their Nation’s intellectual property (ie. language, stories, songs, practices) and identity.
For more information on all three summer knowledge-sharing sessions, and to register, please visit our website: fnps.ca/bcfndgs-engagement-sessions/
#RegisterNow #BCFirstNations #KnowledgeSharing
***Extended Deadline: Wednesday, July 14th***
FNPSS invites you to submit your best photos of your community and territory for the chance to be featured in the FNPSS Accomplishment report. This has been an extraordinarily challenging year, and we want to recognize and celebrate in our report the strength and resilience of our people. We would be honoured if you could share some moments of joy and hope you’ve found in your own communities, territories, and homes.
The winning images will be rewarded with gift cards! The selected images will appear in the FNPSS report and will be widely distributed, they will also be highlighted on the FNPSS website and social media platforms.
The contest is open to everyone. You can submit up to five (5) entries.
You must own the rights to the image, and allow them to be used by FNPSS in our publications, both print and other media.
If the photos contain people, please ensure you have their permission to share. FNPSS may request written permission be submitted from all pictured individuals before awarding prizes.
Digital image files should be TIFFs, JPGs, or PNG.
Provide a caption for each image. For example: (Subject/ Location). Photo: (Full Name and Community)
Submit photo entries to hdesharnais@fnps.ca
Important Dates
Submission deadline: July 14th, 2021
If you have any questions, please contact hdesharnais@fnps.ca