FNPSS Resources

Public Administration Focus

First Nations in BC look to FNPSS as a key source of resources related to public administration in First Nations communities and organizations. Below are links to a curated library of resources unique to the FNPSS and to our partners.

Webinars

FNPSS webinars feature speakers on topics of current interest and relevance to BC First Nations administrators and leaders. Past webinars are organized into FNPSS’s four core pillars of public service capacity plus special categories.

Policy Guide

The FNPSS Policy Development and Implementation Guide was developed to support anyone wanting to learn about policy or needing to develop policies within their First Nation.

The Guide is intended to provide a framework for those who are interested in learning about what policy is, how it is developed and implemented, and tools for measuring the success of policies. The Guide also provides tools to help individuals prepare for the development of a policy based on a series of questions and create a policy using a sample outline.

The Guide is available in an easy-to-follow web-based format, or can be downloaded as a PDF.

Rim assessment toolkit

Knowing what information has been kept, where it is kept and how to access it, and how long it needs to be kept is often not that simple; most organizations struggle with maintaining a healthy RIM program (with policies, procedures, and guidelines) that meets organizational and legal requirements.

The RIM Assessment Toolkit is intended to be self-guided so that First Nations government and/or organization employees responsible for RIM can complete RIM assessments at their own pace with the ability to access additional resources and support as needed. It offers assistance on how to conduct a RIM Assessment to better understand the strengths and weaknesses of a government’s or an organization’s RIM program.

The Toolkit is available in an easy-to-follow web-based format, or can be downloaded as a PDF with online supporting tools.

To access the RIM Assessment Toolkit, we ask some preliminary questions that provide a baseline for your RIM Assessment, and then provide the link and password. When you have completed the Toolkit, we ask some post-Assessment questions and provide you with a Letter of Participation.

Information Management Toolkit

The Information Management Toolkit for First Nations Government in British Columbia is designed to provide general records and information guidance to staff in the various First Nations government organizations. The Toolkit provides basic principles and fundamental operating processes based on the industry standards and best practices. It also includes the basic records management instruments including a records classification and retention schedule, a model bylaw, as well as samples of forms and practical tips for all aspects of records management. In addition, the Toolkit includes Volume 2, with daily record keeping procedures and routines designed for the staff person who is designated to manage records.

It is important to note that this toolkit and its appendices are provided here for free use with the proviso that the contents as they appear are out of date (2010) and subject to revision. FNPSS is currently revising the Toolkit and Appendices for 2021/2022.

Newsletters

We encourage you view a few examples of past newsletters and then subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed of FNPSS activities and offerings, as well as those of our partners:

COVID-19 Archive

An archive of information related to health, financial supports, and emergency response resources gathered from various trusted First Nation and government organizations.

Partner Resource: ISC BC Region Update

The ISC BC Region Update is published by Indigenous Services Canada on a bi-monthly basis. It is intended to provide First Nation leadership and administrations with timely information that focuses on funding announcements, program and service changes, as well as relevant initiatives from other federal departments, the provincial government and community partners.

The following information is shared by FNPSS on behalf of ISC BC Region.

Partner Resource: BC First Nations Data Governance Strategy

BC First Nations Governments have called for and are now preparing for the implementation of a national First Nations Data Governance Strategy (FNDGS), which includes the formation of a Data Centre to serve BC First Nations Governments. FNPSS assisted the First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) and the BC First Nations Data Governance Initiative (BCFNDGI) in organizing a knowledge-sharing series in the summer of 2021 and a series of engagement sessions with BC Leadership to discuss the implementation of the First Nations Information Governance Centre in the spring of 2021.

Partner Resource: Our Gathering 2021 kexwkexwntsút chet, tə sq̓əq̓ip

Our Gathering kexwkexwntsút chet, tə sq̓əq̓ip is an annual event co-hosted by the First Nations Leadership Council, Indigenous Services Canada, and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada which provides a space for meaningful discussions between First Nations leaders, community members, and the Government of Canada.  FNPSS supported the two events by providing the virtual platform, logistics and planning, as well as technical support.

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Meet the Speaker - Robin Henry!

Robin is of Tlingit and Vuntut Gwitch’in ancestry and a citizen of the Teslin Tlingit First Nation in the Yukon Territory. He is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) and also has a BA in Social Sciences. To complement those designations, Mr. Henry is also a Chartered Director (C.Dir.), holds a certificate in Strategic Leadership from the UBC Sauder School of Business, and attended the AFOA Canada sponsored “Leading People and Investing to Build Sustainable Communities” at the Harvard Business School. Robin has 25 years’ experience in the senior human resource management position with several national, provincial and local First Nations and Indigenous organizations.
Robin is leading a workshop on Sucession Planning Training which is designed to help participants develop comprehensive strategies for identifying and nurturing future leaders and ensuring smooth transitions and long-term success.
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Meet the Speaker - Robin Henry!

Robin is of Tlingit and Vuntut Gwitch’in ancestry and a citizen of the Teslin Tlingit First Nation in the Yukon Territory. He is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) and also has a BA in Social Sciences. To complement those designations, Mr. Henry is also a Chartered Director (C.Dir.), holds a certificate in Strategic Leadership from the UBC Sauder School of Business, and attended the AFOA Canada sponsored “Leading People and Investing to Build Sustainable Communities” at the Harvard Business School. Robin has 25 years’ experience in the senior human resource management position with several national, provincial and local First Nations and Indigenous organizations. 
Robin is leading a workshop on Sucession Planning Training which is designed to help participants develop comprehensive strategies for identifying and nurturing future leaders and ensuring smooth transitions and long-term success.

Meet the Speaker: Harmony Johnson!

Harmony Johnson, sɛƛakəs, is of the Tla’amin First Nation. Harmony is the Vice-President-Indigenous Wellness & Reconciliation at Providence Health Care, and operates a consulting business providing strategy, advisory, and project leadership services in Indigenous human rights, governance, data sovereignty, and issues of anti-Indigenous racism and discrimination. She teaches and writes in matters of Indigenous health and human rights, including print and digital books about her grandmother’s life history and Tla’amin teachings.

Harmony will be moderating the Plenary; Data at the Root of First Nations Governance. This panel will profile ways in which BC First Nations are advancing data capacity in their governments, and how this type of work is being further supported with services and funding of an emerging BC First Nations Regional Information Governance Centre.
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Meet the Speaker: Harmony Johnson!
 
Harmony Johnson, sɛƛakəs, is of the Tla’amin First Nation. Harmony is the Vice-President-Indigenous Wellness & Reconciliation at Providence Health Care, and operates a consulting business providing strategy, advisory, and project leadership services in Indigenous human rights, governance, data sovereignty, and issues of anti-Indigenous racism and discrimination. She teaches and writes in matters of Indigenous health and human rights, including print and digital books about her grandmother’s life history and Tla’amin teachings.
 
Harmony will be moderating the Plenary; Data at the Root of First Nations Governance. This panel will profile ways in which BC First Nations are advancing data capacity in their governments, and how this type of work is being further supported with services and funding of an emerging BC First Nations Regional Information Governance Centre.

The First Nations Public Service Secretariat (FNPSS) is pleased to invite all BC First Nations to attend a free webinar designed to provide information on how to apply to the First Nations Well Being Fund!

The session is intended to be practical and will provide an opportunity for applicants to ask questions about the application process, guidelines, and documents you will need to submit your application. FNPSS staff will be on hand to walk you through the application form(s), identify the type and level of information required, and to answer any questions you might have.

Participation is NOT mandatory; however, applicants are strongly encouraged to participate.
To register for ONE of the sessions, select from the list of session dates below. Please note both sessions are the same.

Tuesday, November 28, at 12-12:50 PM: ow.ly/U1Rb50Q42ox

Thursday, November 30, at 12-12:50 PM: fnps-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkd-qtpj4qEtS6veo_BjeT2jUwWzHbnzzp#/registration
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The First Nations Public Service Secretariat (FNPSS) is pleased to invite all BC First Nations to attend a free webinar designed to provide information on how to apply to the First Nations Well Being Fund!
 
The session is intended to be practical and will provide an opportunity for applicants to ask questions about the application process, guidelines, and documents you will need to submit your application. FNPSS staff will be on hand to walk you through the application form(s), identify the type and level of information required, and to answer any questions you might have.  
 
Participation is NOT mandatory; however, applicants are strongly encouraged to participate.
To register for ONE of the sessions, select from the list of session dates below. Please note both sessions are the same. 
 
Tuesday, November 28, at 12-12:50 PM: https://ow.ly/U1Rb50Q42ox

Thursday, November 30, at 12-12:50 PM: https://fnps-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkd-qtpj4qEtS6veo_BjeT2jUwWzHbnzzp#/registration

Meet the Speaker: Michelle Barroca!

Michelle is a records management, privacy and archives specialist with over 20 years of experience working with local governments and First Nations organizations throughout BC and Yukon. She has a Master of Archival Studies degree from UBC and worked for the cities of Burnaby and Kelowna for nearly 10 years before returning to the Kootenays and establishing FY Information Management Consulting. Michelle provides assessments, recommendations, documentation, training and support to various organizations and is a long-standing RIM facilitator with the FNPSS.

Michelle will be leading the Records and Information Management Assessment Toolkit: How-to Session. This session will provide participants with an introduction to the RIM Assessment Toolkit. This self-guided resource supports First Nations in conducting in-house assessments of their existing RIM situation to better understand what is working well, what needs improvement, and where to focus efforts to realize improvements that reflect RIM best practices.

Take a look at our agenda and register now: ow.ly/2lpO50Q2Cjq
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Meet the Speaker: Michelle Barroca!
 
Michelle is a records management, privacy and archives specialist with over 20 years of experience working with local governments and First Nations organizations throughout BC and Yukon.  She has a Master of Archival Studies degree from UBC and worked for the cities of Burnaby and Kelowna for nearly 10 years before returning to the Kootenays and establishing FY Information Management Consulting. Michelle provides assessments, recommendations, documentation, training and support to various organizations and is a long-standing RIM facilitator with the FNPSS.
 
Michelle will be leading the Records and Information Management Assessment Toolkit: How-to Session. This session will provide participants with an introduction to the RIM Assessment Toolkit.  This self-guided resource supports First Nations in conducting in-house assessments of their existing RIM situation to better understand what is working well, what needs improvement, and where to focus efforts to realize improvements that reflect RIM best practices.
 
Take a look at our agenda and register now: https://ow.ly/2lpO50Q2Cjq

Meet the Speaker: Jamie Sterritt!

Jamie started his career at Klohn-Crippen Consultants in Vancouver, BC, where he became known for involving communities and using technology effectively. In 2005, he began Sa’hetxw Consulting, handling projects from technology and education to community development. He's now an expert in technology and Governance, blending traditional and modern knowledge with passion. He's from the Gitxsan Nation and serves on the Board of Governors for JIBC, FPCC and Creative BC.

Jamie will be leading a session on First Nations Leadership Public Service: Roles and Responsibilities. The session provides participants with a concise exploration of the roles and responsibilities within First Nation governments, helping attendees understand key functions and expectations in the field of governance and administration. This session will be delivered in two parts:

Part One: An overview of the functions and obligations of the Chief and Council and the tools required for the efficient execution of their responsibilities.

Part Two: The collaborative dynamics between the Council and their Administrator in promoting good governance, including understanding the Administrator's varied functions as the sole employee of Council.

View the rest of the agenda and register here: ow.ly/to4750Q1uXl
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Meet the Speaker: Jamie Sterritt!
 
Jamie started his career at Klohn-Crippen Consultants in Vancouver, BC, where he became known for involving communities and using technology effectively. In 2005, he began Sa’hetxw Consulting, handling projects from technology and education to community development. Hes now an expert in technology and Governance, blending traditional and modern knowledge with passion. Hes from the Gitxsan Nation and serves on the Board of Governors for JIBC, FPCC and Creative BC.
 
Jamie will be leading a session on First Nations Leadership Public Service: Roles and Responsibilities. The session provides participants with a concise exploration of the roles and responsibilities within First Nation governments, helping attendees understand key functions and expectations in the field of governance and administration. This session will be delivered in two parts: 

Part One: An overview of the functions and obligations of the Chief and Council and the tools required for the efficient execution of their responsibilities. 

Part Two: The collaborative dynamics between the Council and their Administrator in promoting good governance, including understanding the Administrators varied functions as the sole employee of Council.
 
View the rest of the agenda and register here: https://ow.ly/to4750Q1uXl
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