Who We Are
The First Nations Public Service Secretariat’s (FNPSS) mission is to strengthen and enhance capacity in First Nations communities and organizations, on an individual and Nation level.
What We Do
The primary purpose of FNPSS is to create and implement a collective plan to support BC First Nation communities and organizations across the core public service sectors as they pursue excellence in their own governments and administrations.
Through engagement with BC First Nations, FNPSS has identified three primary goals
FNPSS has identified four core pillars of public service capacity
FNPSS targets its activities on supporting capacity building across those areas.
How we do it
FNPSS listens to BC First Nations to define our priorities and our work.
We bring First Nations experts and partner organizations together to make training opportunities more readily available to BC First Nations.
We develop new tools and training, and tailor existing ones to better meet the needs of BC First Nations.
We support coordination across organizations to avoid duplication and identify and address gaps.
Our Logo
We are represented by an Eagle, a powerful symbol for First Nations, in particular the people of the Northwest Coast. The Eagle signifies focus, great strength, peace, leadership, and wisdom. These are traits embodied by those that serve their communities in First Nation administrations and traits we strive to incorporate in everything we do at FNPSS. The Eagle soars to great heights; FNPSS aims to give First Nation public servants the courage to soar too.
Our logo is the work of an Indigenous graphic designer, Robert Mearns, from Poho Studio. If you're looking for a designer and like what you see, contact him at info@poho.studio.
If you wish to use the FNPSS logo in your products, please contact info@fnps.ca for images and our brand guidelines.
The reality is that we already have a First Nations Public Service, but we don’t acknowledge it and work to make it effective and credible.
Our History
Our Future
FNPSS was founded in 2009 because BC First Nations Leadership recognized the need to support BC First Nations to build capacity in their administrations. Our aim is to assist BC First Nations to effectively and efficiently carry out their increasing decision-making powers, whether through greater jurisdiction, increased authority, or overall administration.
Since its re-establishment in 2018, FNPSS has reaffirmed its mandate and objectives through engagement with BC First Nations, and its mission continues to be supporting First Nations in BC to strengthen their own public service.
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Registration is now open for the 2023 FNPSS Annual Conference – Taking Root!
Join us for a thought-provoking two days to explore how First Nations governance administrations are "Taking Root."
http://ow.ly/gIaf50Ox90u
Registration is now open for the 2023 FNPSS Annual Conference – Taking Root!
Join us for a thought-provoking two days to explore how First Nations governance administrations are "Taking Root."
http://ow.ly/gIaf50Ox90u
Missed our Na Beh Ste Sharing Webinar? Catch up on our Youtube Channel now!
Join FNPSS and Takla Nation on March 8th for our next Sharing Webinar. Takla Nation will discuss their Na Beh Ste Internship Program, designed to provide Indigenous youth experience working in First Nations governance.
Register here: http://ow.ly/rHuQ50N2lB1
Join FNPSS and Takla Nation on March 8th for our next Sharing Webinar. Takla Nation will discuss their Na Beh Ste Internship Program, designed to provide Indigenous youth experience working in First Nations governance.
Register here: http://ow.ly/rHuQ50N2lB1
Registration is now open for the 2023 FNPSS Annual Conference – Taking Root!
We invite leadership, administrators, and senior managers from all BC First Nations, delegates from First Nations governance and service organizations, and government and other partners to join us for a thought-provoking two days that will explore how First Nations governance administrations are "Taking Root."
Through a series of keynote speakers, plenaries, workshops, and networking and partnership opportunities, participants will delve into the many ways strong roots for collective growth in First Nations governance and administration are being developed. Join us as we focus on building and gaining capacity through strong rooted governance systems, and people to bring them to life.
Register before August 31st for Early Bird pricing: ow.ly/gIaf50Ox90u
Registration is now open for the 2023 FNPSS Annual Conference – Taking Root!
We invite leadership, administrators, and senior managers from all BC First Nations, delegates from First Nations governance and service organizations, and government and other partners to join us for a thought-provoking two days that will explore how First Nations governance administrations are "Taking Root."
Through a series of keynote speakers, plenaries, workshops, and networking and partnership opportunities, participants will delve into the many ways strong roots for collective growth in First Nations governance and administration are being developed. Join us as we focus on building and gaining capacity through strong rooted governance systems, and people to bring them to life.
Register before August 31st for Early Bird pricing: ow.ly/gIaf50Ox90u
Applications for the Indigenous Youth Internship Program are now open!
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We welcome you to join FNPSS and Takla Nation on March 8th for our next Sharing Webinar. Takla Nation will discuss their Na Beh Ste Internship Program, a unique and innovative culturally immersed program designed to provide Indigenous youth with experience working in First Nations governance.
FNPSS sharing webinars are informal conversations to provide a space for First Nations to discuss progress, challenges, and ideas with those in similar roles. The webinar will be 60-minutes in duration, with time reserved for a Q&A period.
For more information, contact mentorship@fnps.ca.
Register here: ow.ly/5Ygx50N2l83
