FNPSS connects community needs with resources and initiatives, often leveraging our partners and their strengths. These initiatives are meeting specific needs identified by individual First Nations through sharing of expertise, funding, and collaboration.
Institute of Public Administration of Canada - Volunteer Indigenous Policy Project
The VIP Project is an initiative that aims to match experienced policy expert volunteers from the Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) with First Nations with policy project needs. A key principle of the VIP Project is mutual and reciprocal learning; the IPAC expert will not perform the work for the community but will assist by sharing expertise. This approach achieves two goals: building capacity within the community while meeting a real policy need that the community might otherwise have hired a consultant to undertake.
The VIP Project is based on the success of the Transitional Governance Project implemented using this model in Lil’wat Nation. The Lil’wat Nation presented at the FNPSS 2019 Breaking Barriers – Building Connections conference, and you can hear them speak about their experience by watching the IPAC webinar.
In partnership with FNPSS, IPAC is piloting VIP Projects with BC First Nations communities and IPAC volunteer experts. There are three pilot projects currently underway:
First Nations Well Being Fund
The First Nations Well Being Fund supports First Nations in their efforts to promote well being, increase quality of life for all community members (both on and off reserve) and reduce poverty at the community and/or Nation level.
Collaborative Community-Federal Projects
As one initiative under the Strengthening Public Service Institutions Initiative, Collaborative Community-Federal Projects bring together community-identified needs and priorities with resources, expertise and training available in the federal government.
The objectives include:
- Building capacity and development opportunities for First Nations administrations based on their identified needs and priorities
- Building capacity and development opportunities for federal public servants around strengthening Indigenous awareness and cultural competencies
The first project underway is a collaboration between Musqueam First Nation and Statistics Canada. As Musqueam First Nation embarks on their third community census as part of their larger community planning process, Statistics Canada is supporting their work through training around data collection, management and analysis.
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Applications are now open for the 2023 First Nations Well Being Fund!
For additional details on each funding stream and eligibility, and to apply: https://ow.ly/lSZ750PO29b
Register now for the 2023 FNPSS Conference – Taking Root!
To support BC First Nations public service, FNPSS offers paid registration, travel, and accommodation for two delegates per BC First Nation.
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Calling all Band Managers, CAOs and Executive Directors – mark your calendars! FNPSS’ Foundations of First Nations Administration (FFNA) course is being offered once again, beginning in August 2023.
For more information: https://ow.ly/BKig50OLHNG
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."
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Interested in learning about some of our facilitators for this year? Read on to find out more!
https://fnps.ca/meet-the-facilitators-2023/
Applications are now open for the 2023 First Nations Well Being Fund!
Deadline to apply: December 31, 2023, 11:59pm (PST).
The First Nations Well Being Fund has been developed and is being implemented by FNPSS in order to support First Nations in their efforts to promote well-being, increase quality of life for all community members and reduce poverty at the community and Nation level.
There are two streams of project funding available: Stream 1: Community Projects and Stream 2: Planning Projects.
For additional details on each funding stream and eligibility, and to apply: ow.ly/rJQG50PO26M
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Register now for the 2023 FNPSS 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."
To support BC First Nations public service, FNPSS offers paid registration, travel, and accommodation for two delegates per BC First Nation.
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Applications are now open for the BC First Nations Public Service Scholarship!
The scholarship supports Indigenous professionals in BC First Nation governments to access training for Administration or management of public services. Each scholarship is valid for up to two years in the amount of up to $1,500 and will be provided to the successful candidate(s) specified post-secondary institution upon proof of registration.
To learn more regarding eligibility and upcoming deadlines: ow.ly/C53c50PqOKP
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Last chance to register with our Early Bird pricing 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
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Calling all Band Managers, CAOs and Executive Directors – mark your calendars! FNPSS’ Foundations of First Nations Administration (FFNA) course is being offered once again, beginning in August 2023. This introductory, comprehensive course will take place over 6-weeks in a hybrid model. This includes an in-person session at the beginning in Victoria, BC and an in-person session at the end in Prince George, BC. This course will be co-facilitated by leadership mentor and motivational speaker, Zandra Ross. FFNA will also feature expert facilitators and keynote speakers in areas such as Human Resources, Economic Development, Financial Fundamentals and more!
For more information please visit: ow.ly/el2e50OLHHO
Please note that registration is very limited!
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