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First Nations
Public Service
Secretariat
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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Testimonials
"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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Registration is now open for this year's Post-Secondary BC Virtual Fairs! Are you interested in learning more about NVIT or post-secondary education? If yes, attend one or more of the upcoming FREE virtual events! Register to attend at https://t.co/zsFB3UioA7.
In case you missed it, the report can be found here:
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The Activities Report on the MoU between @FNSummit @fnpublicservice @ARMA_Vancouver @arma_VI and ourselves has been posted online.
Our many thanks and appreciation for our partners and members for the work and passion brought to these projects.
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Foundations in Leadership for Administrators and Chief & Council Part I – Leading Self
*Back by Popular Demand!*
To register and learn more, visit https://t.co/j5haTrWkhy by October 15th, 2021.
This is a reminder to register now for tomorrow's Chief & Council session!
September 9, 2021: 10:30am to 12:00pm pm PS
Please visit our website to register https://t.co/kMlHvQHTIp. If you have any questions about the dialogue process, please email info@fnps.ca.
The BC Community Climate Funding Guide for Indigenous communities and local governments is a new all-in-one guide created to simplify a community’s search for funding opportunities for climate-related projects. Check it out! https://t.co/2KNfp2BsOt
Foundations in Leadership for Administrators and Chief & Council Part I – Leading Self
*Back by Popular Demand!*
Are you a new, seasoned, or aspiring administrator or elected leader hoping to take your leadership skills to the next level? If so, this training is designed for you!
The leadership series features six 2.5-hour interactive online training sessions (Tuesdays from 9:00-11:30am on October 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30) developed by a First Nations advisory group and Laara Yaghujaanas, an Indigenous governance specialist. The sessions in the first part – “Leading Self” – of this three-part series build on one another and focus on the following topics:
- Leading Self
- Team Development
- Conflict Management
- Systems Thinking
- Organizational Development
- Strategic Planning
To register and to learn more, visit ow.ly/NDKI30rTxwU by October 15th, 2021.
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This is a reminder to register now for tomorrow's Chief & Council session!
September 9, 2021: 10:30am to 12:00pm pm PS
In May and June of this year, we invited BC First Nations Band Administrators to participate in online dialogue sessions about the ways that FNPSS can support First Nations to strengthen their administration and governance capacity.
This upcoming Chief & Council session will review what we heard from Band Administrators in May and June and provide an additional opportunity to hear from leadership and to build on what we learned during our previous sessions.
Please visit our website to register for an engagement session ow.ly/qw8Y50G6yaO. If you have any questions about the dialogue process, please email info@fnps.ca.
Thank you in advance for sharing your time, experience, and knowledge to help guide the work of FNPSS and help us ensure we are providing the most relevant and needed capacity support to BC First Nation administrations.
There’s still time to apply for the BC First Nations Public Service Scholarship!
Deadline: September 30, 2021
This scholarship aims to provide support for Indigenous professionals to access training related to the administration or management of public services in their First Nation government. The scholarship is valid for one year in the amount of up to $1,500 and will be provided to the successful candidate as a voucher to the specified post-secondary institution upon proof of registration. Two scholarships will be awarded in 2021.
The scholarship was first awarded in 2020 to Stacie Coutlee and Saul ‘Hazil’hba’ Brown. To learn more about our winners from 2020, please visit our website: ow.ly/AcFB50G3qn8
Eligibility: The BC First Nations Public Service Scholarship is open to Indigenous applicants working in a non-elected role in any BC First Nation government.
Applicants must be enrolled in full or part-time study in an accredited post-secondary course or program. Please note that preference will be given applicants working towards a diploma, certificate or degree. The course or program may be offered online or in-person.
Area(s) of study must be related to the administration or management of core public services in First Nations government.
To learn more about the scholarship and to apply please visit the FNPSS ow.ly/3dtL50G3qn9 LGMA website ow.ly/jBTV50G3qn7 .
There's less than a week left to put in your Expression of Interest to host an Indigenous intern! Apply now!
Deadline: August 31, 2021!
For more information, please visit our website: ow.ly/3GYF50FRuxW...
The Expression of interest form and Intern profiles can be found here: ow.ly/1TH650FRuxY
If you require support in completing the Expression of Interest, please contact Amory Adrian at 604-341-0017 or aadrian@fnps.ca
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Expressions of Interest are now being sought for fall 2021 Intern placements. As an important component of federal participation in the Indigenous Intern Leadership Program (IILP), interns will be placed for three months with a First Nation community or Indigenous organization while their salary continues to be covered by the federal government. If you are able to provide supervision and a meaningful project/role for an intern, please complete an Expression of Interest form and email the completed form to info@fnps.ca.
The Indigenous Intern Leadership Program was created through a collaboration between the BC Assembly of First Nations, the BC Business Council, and Vancouver Island University (VIU). Interns are recent graduates, who self-identify as Indigenous, from 25 recognized BC post-secondary institutions. Further information on the IILP may be found through the VIU website.
This is a reminder to register now for tomorrow's session!
The First Nations Public Service Secretariat (FNPSS) is hosting Chief & Council engagement sessions in August and September of this year.
August 24, 2021: 10:30am to 12:00pm PST
Can't make it tomorrow? Register for our next session!
September 9, 2021: 10:30am to 12:00pm pm PST
In May and June of this year, we invited BC First Nations Band Administrators to participate in online dialogue sessions about the ways that FNPSS can support First Nations to strengthen their administration and governance capacity.
These upcoming Chief & Council sessions will review what we heard from Band Administrators in May and June and provide an additional opportunity to hear from leadership and to build on what we learned during our previous sessions.
Please visit our website to register for an engagement session ow.ly/lEZC50FWCVj. If you have any questions about the dialogue process, please email info@fnps.ca.
Thank you in advance for sharing your time, experience, and knowledge to help guide the work of FNPSS and help us ensure we are providing the most relevant and needed capacity support to BC First Nation administrations.