FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OTTAWA, Ont., Mar. 4, 2024 – AFOA Canada is pleased to announce Sts’ailes (B.C.) as the recipient of the 2024 MNP-AFOA Canada Indigenous Community Excellence Award. It recognizes an Indigenous community that has demonstrated significant change through governance, leadership, and management excellence.

“Through unwavering commitment to governance, leadership, and management excellence, Sts’ailes First Nation has sparked a transformative journey towards prosperity and empowerment says Clayton Norris, Vice-President of Indigenous Services at MNP. Their collective dedication showcases the profound impact of unity and resilience in driving positive change for generations to come. We are proud to partner with AFOA Canada to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of Indigenous leaders, whose vision and determination inspire us all.”

“This award honours communities who have worked to create positive impacts through a commitment to best practices,” says Terry Goodtrack, President and CEO, AFOA Canada. “Sts’ailes shown a commitment to excellence in all areas, as well as a dedication to their peoples and their traditional beliefs.”

The awards ceremony takes place March 7, 2024, at the AFOA Canada National Conference in Winnipeg, Man.

About AFOA Canada
Now in its 25th year as an Indigenous Institution, AFOA Canada is the center for excellence and innovation in Indigenous management, finance, and governance.  It is the only organization in Canada that focuses on the capacity development and day-to-day needs of those Indigenous professionals who are working in all areas of management, finance, band administration, leadership, and program management.

AFOA Canada’s premise is that one of the keys to successful self-determination, creating a better life for Canada’s Indigenous people and a better future for the next generation lies in improving the management skills of those responsible for the stewardship of Indigenous resources.

For further information and interview requests, please contact:

AFOA Canada
Toni Baggos
tbaggos@afoa.ca

About MNP
MNP is one of the largest national accounting and business consulting firms in Canada, providing client-focused accounting, taxation, and consulting advice. National in scope and local in focus, MNP has proudly served First Nation, Métis, and Inuit communities for more than 40 years. With more than 300 dedicated professionals serving this unique client group, MNP has developed a diverse suite of services designed to support our clients’ path to success.