First Nations Public Service Secretariat

2 hours ago

This is a reminder that Monday is the last day to register for Foundations of Leadership for Administrators and Chief & Council Part 1 - Leading Self!

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 learn more, visit ow.ly/dIbr50Gu7pN by October 25th, 2021

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First Nations Public Service Secretariat

6 hours ago

#JoinUs for FNPSS’ upcoming Policy Development Management Training Academy (MTA) on November 9, 16, & 23, 2021.

Through this Policy MTA, which will be delivered over three virtual half-days on Zoom, participants will build an understanding of the purpose and objectives of policy, learn more about how it is used effectively, and engage in discussion on practical and everyday examples of policy at work within communities.

Dates: October 9, 16, & 23, 2021
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00pm PST (each day)
Facilitator: Maddy Coxford – Director of Operations, Esquimalt Nation; & Lisa Pastro – Business Process and Governance Analyst, Westbank First Nation.
Price: $185 (includes all three half-day sessions)
Who should attend?: BC First Nations: Band Administrators, Managers or other Management staff.

Register now! Click here for more information and to register: fnps.ca/event/policy-dev-mta/

For more information on FNPSS’ MTAs, visit our website at www.fnps.ca/training/mtas or reach out to us at info@fnps.ca.
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First Nations Public Service Secretariat

2 days ago

Consider hosting an Indigenous intern for 3 months!

Do you have a project or role for an Indigenous intern for three months (salary covered by the federal government)?

Expressions of Interest are now being sought for fall, winter and spring 2021/22 Intern placements. As an important component of federal participation in the IILP, Indigenous interns will be placed for three months with a First Nations 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 the Expression of Interest form and submit it.

The Expression of interest form and Intern profiles can be found here: ow.ly/rrHn50Gu9IM...

Deadline: October 31, 2021

For more information, please visit our website: ow.ly/MJWY50Gu9IN...

If you require support in completing the Expression of Interest, please contact Amory Adrian at 604-341-0017 or aadrian@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.

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First Nations Public Service Secretariat

2 days ago

*Back by Popular Demand!*

This is a reminder to register now for Foundations of Leadership for Administrators and Chief & Council Part 1 - Leading Self!

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, visit ow.ly/dIbr50Gu7pN by October 25th, 2021

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First Nations Public Service Secretariat

3 days ago

Register now for our upcoming Fireside Chat with Current and Aspiring Elected Leaders session!

"The Importance of Relationship Building"

Featuring Chief Harvey McLeod, Upper Nicola Band

Wednesday, October 27th, 2:00-3:30 PM via Zoom

Pre-Register now: ow.ly/losD50Gu6i7

Chief Harvey McLeod has been the elected chief of Upper Nicola Band since 2014. When he was first elected chief after serving as councillor, he thought the transition would be an easy one. Instead, he found that the role required him to learn new skills, make changes to his priorities, and get used to spending long periods of time on his own. Chief Harvey became especially aware of the importance of learning from others (i.e. mentorship) and developing strong relationships based on understanding and respect. Join Chief McLeod as he shares his leadership journey at this informal online gathering for current and aspiring elected leaders.

Fireside Chats provide opportunities for current and aspiring elected leaders to connect with First Nation mentors. These 90-minute, informal sessions are part of the FNPSS Mentorship Network, which connects BC First Nations with support in the areas of administration, elected leadership, and community planning.

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