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Thursday, June 18th, 2020
Save the Date for the FNPSS "Managing New Realities" Virtual Learning and Discussion Forum!
REGISTRATION INFORMATION COMING SOON!
Reminder to register for this week’s webinar!
Wednesday, June 3rd, at 11:00 AM
Reconciliation in a Time of Uncertainty
Registration Details: This event requires pre-registration. https://t.co/1QpUrIOzy0, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the webinar.
Processing Grief During COVID-19 (Indigenous Community-Based Health Research Lab: Morning Star Lodge) - https://t.co/Ars2t9ZdEF https://t.co/IgRnm9ilWU
LGMA Scholarship applications will open June 1, 2020. To support the learning, leadership and growth of local government professionals, the LGMA offers a variety of scholarships to be awarded in 2020. Review the 2020 Scholarship Brochure for information: https://t.co/pb6DkEX2pQ
Wednesday, June 3rd, at 11:00 AM
Join Dr. Robert Joseph, Hereditary Chief of the Gwawaenuk First Nation & renowned peace-builder and advocate for reconciliation, for a webinar on "Reconciliation in a Time of Uncertainty".
Register now! https://t.co/1QpUrIOzy0
#WebinarWednesday
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In partnership with the BC Federal Council, FNPSS has created a series of informational one-pagers that outline useful supports and resources available on key topics related to COVID-19. Please share them with your organizations and communities.
These documents will be routinely updated and posted to our website with new information and updates.
Visit our website to view and download the updated resources: https://fnps.ca/covid-19
Even as CMHA Mental Health Week comes to an end, we hope you will all continue to take time to connect safely with others during these difficult and stressful times, and look after your mental health.
For helpful tips, check out the recording of our webinar on “Wellness in a Time of Uncertainty” with Babs Stevens, CAO of Skidegate Band Council and Healer, and Sandra Harris, Wet’suwet’en Trauma Practitioner: the recording is available on our website (link in bio)
FNHA has great resources on staying connected during the pandemic, and how to access mental health benefits.
https://www.fnha.ca/benefits/mental-health
Stay connected and keep well!
#FNHA #CMHA #getreal
Communicating with Members During COVID-19
Wednesday, May 13th, at 11:00 AM
Join Melissa Quoksister from Kómoks First Nation and Juanita Lindley from Upper Nicola Band for a webinar on "Communicating with Members During COVID-19". This 45-minute session will include short presentations outlining communications challenges arising from COVID-19, as well as best practices for communicating with members from a distance.
Registration Details: link available in bio!
This webinar is part of FNPSS Webinar Wednesdays, which features speakers on topics of current interest and relevance to BC First Nations administrators and leaders. These sessions are based on First Nation to First Nation learning and are a key element of the FNPSS Mentorship Network.
We’re excited to announce the schedule for our upcoming Webinar Wednesday sessions! FNPSS Webinar Wednesdays, feature speakers on topics of current interest and relevance to BC First Nations administrators and leaders. These sessions are based on First Nation to First Nation learning and are a key element of the FNPSS Mentorship Network.
Register now!
Working Remotely with Staff
Wednesday, May 6th, at 11:00 AM
Join Robin Henry from Namgis First Nation and Cathy Murphy from Fort Nelson First Nation for a webinar on "Working Remotely with Staff". This 45-minute session will include short presentations outlining some of the challenges, solutions, and opportunities of working with staff from virtual offices, as well as time for questions from participants.
Visit our website to register (link in bio). Communicating with Members During COVID-19
Wednesday, May 13th, at 11:00 AM
Join Melissa Quoksister from Kómoks First Nation and Juanita Lindley from Upper Nicola Band for a webinar on "Communicating with Members During COVID-19". This 45-minute session will include short presentations outlining communications challenges arising from COVID-19, as well as best practices for communicating with members from a distance.
Visit our website to register (link in bio). #webinarwednesday #capacitybuilding #fnpss
Working Remotely with Staff
Wednesday, May 6th, at 11:00 AM
Join Robin Henry from 'Namgis First Nation and Cathy Murphy from Fort Nelson First Nation for a webinar on "Working Remotely with Staff". This 45-minute session will include short presentations outlining some of the challenges, solutions, and opportunities of working with staff from virtual offices, as well as time for questions from participants.
Registration Details: This event requires pre-registration (link in bio)
This webinar is part of FNPSS Webinar Wednesdays, which features speakers on topics of current interest and relevance to BC First Nations administrators and leaders. These sessions are based on First Nation to First Nation learning and are a key element of the FNPSS Mentorship Network.
If you missed this week's webinars, the recordings of all our webinars are available on our website and YouTube channel
We’ve heard that many Band Administrations are trying to help their members living off reserve to find and apply for the government supports available in BC. Together with the BC Federal Council, we’ve developed a COVID-19 At a Glance Resources for All BC First Nation Individuals document that you can reference and share. This document will be updated at the end of every week with new information and updates.
Visit our website to view the document and other resources (link in bio).
Webinars Webinars Webinars!
JOIN THE FNPSS FOR WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS!
Title: Accessing COVID-19 Supports for First Nations
When: Wednesday, April 29th, 11:00 AM
Who: Karen Martin and Saverio Desantis, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), and Mary Leslie, Heiltsuk Nation
What: This 45-minute session will include a short presentation from each of the speakers on accessing supports for on- and off-reserve BC First Nations during COVID-19 and ideas for moving forward. Presentations will be followed by a moderated discussion.
Registration Details: To register, please visit our website (link in bio) Once you have submitted your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the webinar.
This webinar is part of FNPSS Webinar Wednesdays, which features speakers on topics of current interest and relevance to BC First Nations administrators and leaders. These sessions are based on First Nation to First Nation learning and are a key element of the FNPSS Mentorship Network.
ISC BC Region Town Hall # 3 with FNSA and FNESC – Friday, May 1, 2020
Please join FNPSS in welcoming Catherine Lappe, Regional Director General of ISC BC Region, who will be joined by Tyrone McNeil, President of the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC), Edith Loring-Kuhanga, President of the First Nations Schools Association (FNSA), accompanied by representatives of the BC Ministry of Education, to speak about First Nations’ education in BC given the current COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar will be approximately 60 minutes and allow for moderated Q&As from participants.
When: Friday, May 1, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
To register for the webinar, please visit our website (link in bio)
Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the webinar.
Visit https://fnps.ca/webinars for info on more virtual learning opportunities from FNPSS and our partners.
Human Resources in a COVID-19 World
When: Wednesday, April 22nd, 11:00AM
Join a First Nation HR specialist and Scott McCann, Partner at Harris & Company, for a webinar on "Human Resources in a COVID-19 World". This 45-minute session will include short presentations outlining the human resource issues (HR) arising from COVID-19 to date and explore how to proceed with managing HR in this uncertain time.
Pre-registration is required. Please visit our website to register (link in bio)
This webinar is part of FNPSS Webinar Wednesdays, which feature speakers on topics of current interest and relevance to BC First Nations administrators and leaders. These sessions are based on First Nation to First Nation learning and are a key element of the FNPSS Mentorship Network.
If you missed last week's webinars, the recordings of all our webinars are available on our website (link in bio)
Remember to register for this week’s webinars!
If you missed any of our past webinars, the recordings are available on our website (link in bio)
Webinar 1: “Managing New Economic Realities”
When: April 15th at 11:00 AM
On April 15th, we are excited to have Chief Commissioner Manny Jules, First Nations Tax Commission, and Chief David Jimmie, Squiala First Nation, join us for a webinar on “Managing New Economic Realities”. This 45-minute session will include a short presentation from each of the speakers on current and future economic impacts of COVID-19 and how BC First Nations can respond. Presentations will be followed by a moderated discussion.
Title: Managing New Economic Realities
When: Wednesday, April 15th, 11:00 AM
Who: Chief Commissioner Manny Jules, First Nations Tax Commission, and Chief David Jimmie, Squiala First Nation
What: This 45-minute session will include a short presentation from each of the speakers on current and future economic impacts of COVID-19 and how BC First Nations can respond. Presentations will be followed by a moderated discussion.
Registration Details: This event requires pre-registration. Visit our website to register (link in bio)
This webinar is part of FNPSS Webinar Wednesdays, which feature speakers on topics of current interest and relevance to BC First Nations administrators and leaders. These sessions are based on First Nation to First Nation learning and are a key element of the FNPSS Mentorship Network.
Webinar 2: Join FNPSS once again to hear directly from ISC BC Region on what is being done to support communities during the COVID-19 crisis
When: Thursday, April 16 at 10 AM
Catherine Lappe (Regional Director General, ISC BC Region), joined by members of the ISC Executive Leadership Team, and the First Nations Health Authority will again share information related to the Indigenous Community Support Fund, Emergency Management Assistance Program, Income Assistance, and reporting requirement changes. This webinar will be approximately 45 minutes and allow for moderated Q & A from participants.
Registration Details: This event requires pre-registration. Visit our website to register (link in bio)
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