Do you want to enhance your management, finance and governance skills? Do you want to contribute to advancing Indigenous management, finance and governance in Canada? Do you want to do the best job for your organization or community? Become a member of AFOA Canada!
Four Pillars of Membership
In collaboration with our Chapters across Canada, AFOA Canada has developed an approach to enhance the membership experience which is built on the four pillars of: savings, fellowship & networking, thought leadership and member engagement.
Savings
This pillar outlines the exclusive cost savings AFOA members receive for paying their membership dues. These savings include the premiere Member Perks Program and savings on workshops, online courses, conferences and publications.
Fellowship & Networking
This pillar involves enhancing the collective interest of our membership in belonging to AFOA Canada through networking and participating in events. It is about being friendly, inclusive, and creating opportunities for social interaction. It is about helping each other.
Thought Leadership
The focus on this pillar is to find ways to utilize the knowledge and expertise of our members in the recruitment and retention of new and existing members. It is important to be aware of what is happening in our fields of expertise (finance, administration, business, leadership) and share current events.
Member Engagement
This pillar involves finding new and innovative ways to get members involved with AFOA Canada. It is about the notion of “actively participating” by serving on committees, taking part in opportunities to broaden their experience, or teaching workshops, etc. It means that you are engaged in “doing something”!
Membership Benefits
Membership Categories & Fees
When you apply to become a member of AFOA Canada, you automatically become a member of your local provincial/territorial Chapter, where a Chapter exists, and must pay the Chapter fees together with the National fees. Chapters are currently operating in Alberta, Atlantic, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. Provincial Chapter fees vary and are based on level of services provided. Where a Chapter does not exist, the National membership fee of $160 applies
Please note: Membership and its associated benefits run per calendar year (January 1-December 31). Members are invoiced once annually at calendar year-end for both Chapter and National membership fees. All membership applications are processed through AFOA Canada.
| Associate | For individuals who have an interest in Indigenous finance and management and do not fit into other categories. |
| Student | For individuals who are enrolled full-time in high school or post-secondary education. Please attach proof of student status with your application and annually at time of membership renewal (such as a letter from the registrar confirming you are a full-time student, copy of your timetable which includes your name and student ID number) |
| Retired | For individuals with current AFOA membership who have permanently retired from the work force and are not gainfully employed in any capacity. Please submit a letter indicating that you are permanently retired from the work force. |
| Elder | For individuals who are recognized as Elders within the Indigenous community. A letter from the Elder’s community indicating you are a traditional Elder is required. |
| Certified | For individuals who have received the Certified Aboriginal Financial Management (CAFM), the Certified Aboriginal Professional Administrator (CAPA), the Certified Indigenous Leaders (CIL) and/or the Certified Indigenous Human Resources Professional (CIHRP) designation. |
Chapter |
Associate |
Student |
Retired |
Elder |
Certified (CAFM/CAPA/ CIL/CIHRP) |
| Alberta | $385* | $25 | $30 | $25 | $485* |
| Atlantic (NB, NL, NS, PE) | $310* | $25 | $30 | $25 | $360* |
| British Columbia | $410* | $25 | $30 | $25 | $460* |
| Manitoba | $310* | $25 | $30 | $25 | $410* |
| Nunavut** | $260* | $25 | $30 | $25 | $310* |
| Ontario | $310* | $25 | $30 | $25 | $360* |
| Quebec (QC & LB) | $260* | $25 | $30 | $25 | $310* |
| Saskatchewan | $310* | $25 | $30 | $25 | $360* |
| Yukon & Northwest Territories | $160* | $12.50 | $15 | $12.50 | $210* |
*Note: On January 1, 2017, membership rates increased by $10 to support the Indigenous Learning Centre.
**Note: On April 1, 2017, the NU Chapter rate increased for all categories.