First Nations
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Courage to Excel
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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"Speakers sharing on timely, relevant topics as advertised."
Participant at Virtual Engagement and Decision Making Webinar
“The panel of speakers, both were very knowledgeable and provided great information.”
Participant at Reopening Offices and Returning to Work
“First Nations sharing their experience with other First Nations.”
Participant at Continuing Capital Projects During COVID-19
“Hearing about the achievements and challenges of FN communities when facing COVID-19.”
Participant at Outbreak! Lessons Learned from BC First Nations
“Speakers from the communities with their experience, leadership and messages to help our nation prepare for all emergencies.”
Participant at Outbreak! Lessons Learned from BC First Nations
“The people who were panelists were very thorough and used real life experiences to answer the questions.”
Participant at Outbreak! Lessons Learned from BC First Nations
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Congratulations to the 11 graduates of the first ever FNPSS Foundations of First Nations Administration course. The BC First Nation senior administrators spent 7 weeks meeting 3 times a week on Zoom.
Read more: http://ow.ly/jaEP50KaYw6
Expression of Interests are being sought for fall, winter and spring 2022/2023 First Nations community and Indigenous organization intern placements.
Learn more: http://ow.ly/uugv50K6MKW
UBCIC recognizes that the visit from the Pope is crucial to many people, and support is available for those who need it. @IRSSurvivor has complied a list of resources available to those in B.C.
We invite you to tell us what the revitalized Knowledge Network could do better. Your ideas will help shape how we utilize this tool to advance our work and support Nations. Participate in a focus group or take a short survey: http://ow.ly/uo7P50K0Abq
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We invite you to tell us what the revitalized Knowledge Network (http://firstnationsbc.ca) could do better. Participate in a focus group or take a short survey here: https://bit.ly/3Omkz61 @fnpublicservice.
Congratulations to the 11 graduates of the first ever FNPSS Foundations of First Nations Administration course. The BC First Nation senior administrators spent 7 weeks meeting 3 times a week on Zoom and completed the program with a week of in-person learning and networking.
“I enjoyed the ability to share stories with others who are in the same position and going through the same things. It is good to know we are not alone.”
“I have raved about the course to all my directors and truly believe that everyone is eligible should attend in order to improve their understanding.”
Read more here: ow.ly/H0Gn50KaYqc
Expression of Interests are being sought for fall, winter and spring 2022/2023 First Nations community and Indigenous organization intern placements.
If you have a meaningful project or role for an intern within your First Nations community or organization and you are able to supervise their progress, please contact Michaela Delong at MDeLong@fnps.ca.
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