First Nations Public Service Secretariat (FNPSS)

Foundations of First Nation Administration

Virtual & In-Person Series

Event Date: October 8th, 2024 to December 5th, 2024.

Virtual Times:

• Regular Classes: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Virtual Coaching Circles: 12:00pm - 1:00pm on Wednesdays

In-Person Times: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm from Monday October 21st to October 25th, 2024.

In-Person Location: The Cove Lakeside Resort, West Kelowna, BC.

Virtual Location: Online via Zoom.

The First Nations Public Service Secretariat (FNPSS) invites First Nations Band Managers, Chief Administrative Officers and Executive Directors, or those in an equivalent role looking to expand their network, skills and knowledge in administration to register for the 2024 offering of Foundations of First Nation Administration.

This is a 9-week introductory course covering a variety of key topics essential to First Nations governance and public administration. Students will be taught by First Nations experts in each subject, including previous facilitators for FNPSS’ Management Training Academies, Indigenous consultants, and government workers, and will be provided opportunities for group problem solving, networking and skills development

Subject Will Include:

• Communications 
• Community Engagement 
• Records & Information Management 
• Wellness 
• Human Resources 
• Economic Development 
• Finance Fundamentals  
• And more!  

To be eligible participants must currently work in a Band Manager/Chief Administrative Officer role in a First Nation government and have Chief and Council approval to attend all sessions, including the in-person week. Travel reimbursement will only be provided for participants who commit to attending all virtual and in-person sessions.

Please note, submission of this form does not guarantee a seat in the course. FNPSS will follow up and confirm your registration. Seats will be filled on a first-come-first-serve basis.