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Apply before March 3 for Foundations for Professional Communications, a free online course for those working for First Nation communities and Indigenous organizations. To register, visit https://fnps.ca/event/foundations-for-professional-communications/
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Register now for #FNPSS’ Post-Election Training! Starts tomorrow!
Post-Election: February 2, 9, 16, & 23, 1:00-4:30 PM
Price: free
To register, visit our website: https://fnps.ca/event/post-election-training/
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Register now for upcoming Coaching Circles in #Policy and #RIM. These free informal sessions will provide an opportunity for networking and discussion about common challenges and ideas in each capacity area. All are welcome.
To register, visit: https://fnps.ca/training/mtas/#coachingcircles
Register now for #FNPSS’ Pre-Election Training! Starts tomorrow!
Pre-Election: January 26 & 27, 5:00-8:00 PM
Price: free
To register, visit our website: https://fnps.ca/event/pre-and-post-election-training/
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Courageous Conversations - a free, highly requested, online workshop for First Nations administrators.
Two date options are available: Jan. 26 OR Feb 24
Register now, space is limited:
Jan 26: https://fnps.ca/event/courageous-conversations/
Feb 24: https://fnps.ca/event/courageous-conversations-2/
Post-Election Training
~for newly-elected leaders~
Four-part training: February 2, 9, 16, & 23, 1:00-4:30 PM
Have you recently been elected as chief or councillor in your community? Do you have questions about your roles and responsibilities, finances, priority-setting, policy development, working with the administrator, and more? If so, join FNPSS for this four-part series for newly-elected leaders. This training will support you preparing to lead, leading with others, leading nation rebuilding, and leading governing institutions . The program is being offered at no cost to participants, in exchange for your feedback on the content and delivery. Please plan to join all four sessions!
Register now at: fnps.ca/event/post-election-training/
Questions? Contact #fnpss at mentorship@fnps.ca
Have you previously attended an #FNPSS Management Training Academy (MTA)? Register now for upcoming Coaching Circles in #Policy and #RIM. These free, informal sessions, which will be led by past MTA facilitators, will provide an opportunity for networking and discussion about common challenges, ideas, and program developments in the areas of RIM and Policy. Participants of all experience levels in Policy and RIM are welcome to attend.
Series details -
Policy Development: Wed, February 16, 11am - 12pm
Records & Information Management (RIM): Wed, March 16, 11am - 12pm
For more information, and to register for each individual session, visit our website: fnps.ca/training/mtas/#coachingcircles
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Pre-Election Training starts tomorrow!
~for those interested in running for election in their community~
Two-part training: January 26 & 27, 5:00-8:00 PM
Are you considering running for a position of elected leadership in your community? If so, join FNPSS for this two-part series for those interested in becoming chief or councillor. This training will support you in:
1) Learning more about the roles and responsibilities of elected leaders
2) Developing a better understanding of your personal leadership approach.
The training is being offered at no cost to participants, in exchange for your feedback on the content and delivery. Please plan to join both sessions!
Register now at: fnps.ca/event/pre-and-post-election-training/
Questions? Contact #fnpss at mentorship@fnps.ca
Register now for Courageous Conversations - a free, highly requested, online workshop for First Nations administrators. This workshop will provide participants with tools to have safe, open discussions with colleagues, friends or family on topics that can be really difficult.
Date options: January 26, 2022 OR February 24, 2022
Time: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm PST (both dates)
Speaker: Jeanette Proulx (Canada School of Public Service)
Price: Free
Who should attend: First Nations leaders, Band Administrators, Managers, Youth, and anyone else with an interest in learning more about approaching challenging conversations.
Register now! Only 25 spaces are available per session.
Option 1: Register for the January 26th workshop: fnps.ca/event/courageous-conversations/
Option 2: Register for the February 24th workshop: fnps.ca/event/courageous-conversations-2/
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*Please note this is one workshop but offered twice. Please only register for one session.
Are you the sole communicator working for a First Nation or Indigenous organization? New to the profession? You are not alone.
Apply now for Foundations for Professional Communications, a new offering from #fnpss and the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology. This online course, which is offered at no-cost to participants, is designed to introduce employees working for First Nation communities and Indigenous organizations to a wide array of fundamental communication skills.
Course dates: March 31, 2022 – July 7, 2022
Course times: Thursdays – 9am – 12pm PST
Online Delivery
Application Deadline: March 3, 2022
Spots are limited – apply now! For more information on the course, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, visit fnps.ca/event/foundations-for-professional-communications/
Questions? Contact info@fnps.ca