Re-launching Pre-Conference Workshops Virtually
AFOA Canada is pleased to announce that we are relaunching the 2022 Pre-Conference Workshops to be held virtually as part of the National Virtual Capacity Development Workshop Series!
SPACES ARE LIMITED! REGISTER TODAY!
Financial Assistance available for AFOA Canada Members to attend a one-day or two-day National Virtual Capacity Development Workshop! Visit the Indigenous Learning Centre website for more information.
| Human Resources Management Essentials: Module 1 – Strategy and Leadership | January 18, 2022 |
| The Indigenous Human Resources (HR) business partner integrates the HR function, focusing on people, with the business side of things to help the organization reach its business objectives. HR is able to deliver value to the organization by keeping in touch with frontline managers and supporting good decision-making processes. Especially in times or change and disruption, a strong HR business partnership can ensure that all HR activities are strategically aligned with Indigenous business priorities. You’ll learn how to utilize key performance indicators to inform best practice decision within your Indigenous organization’s landscape. | Register |
| Wills & Estates: The Role of the Executor | February 9 & 10, 2022 |
| This two-day workshop on the Role of an Executor is designed to provide individuals with an understanding of the work involved in being an Executor and Trustee in the administration of Estates and Testamentary Trusts, as well as a basic grounding in Wills and Will Interpretation. You will also learn about the legal and tax environment, and the level of competence required to be an Executor. | Register |
| Human Resources Management Essentials: Module 2 – Planning and Staffing | February 17, 2022 |
| Creating a workplace that is mutually beneficial and mutually respectful is the goal of every Indigenous employer. This workshop will support you in identifying legal requirements and translating them into policies and procedures; navigating discipline and termination; fostering employee engagement and recognizing the change curve. Coming away from this workshop you will have the skills and resources that enable you to measure employee engagement within your Indigenous workplace. | Register |
| Human Resources Management Essentials: Module 3 – Performance Management and Employee Training and Development | February 24, 2022 |
| Indigenous organizations have the opportunity of developing their own community members to become leaders and partners in their success. Capacity-building is a measurable improvement in an organization’s ability to fulfill its mission through a blend of sound management, strong training and development, and dedication to assessing and achieving results. Capacity-building is an effort to strengthen organizational structure and outcomes. This workshop will provide a template that will support your employees along their performance management experience. | Register |
| Not-For-Profit Board Governance – Achieving your Mission through Good Governance Practices | March 3, 2022 |
| Do you remember your first board meeting of the Not-for-Profit (NFP) you just volunteered for? Were you left perplexed by the meeting itself as well the topics on the agenda? Many NFP’s have mastered the art of good governance, but many others struggle with their duties, responsibilities, and effective governance practices. This one-day workshop is designed to help you gain an understanding of organizational governance as it applies to not for profits; understand the roles, responsibilities, and duties for not for profit Directors; and determine how NFP Boards contribute to the mission of their organizations. | Register |
| The Role of the Board’s Treasurer, and the Finance and Audit Committee | March 10, 2022 |
| The learning objectives are intended to build the necessary knowledge and skills of those working in Governance roles. Upon completion of this one-day workshop, participants will be well-versed on the roles, responsibilities and functions of the Treasurer; the Finance Committee; and the Audit Committee. Participants will also have gained an understanding on how to read financial statements (financial literacy). | Register |
| First Nations Governance II – Leadership | March 17, 2022 |
| Effective governance is essential to the success of First Nations communities. In this workshop tools have been developed that elected leaders can use in performing their leadership functions. Topics covered include: orientation and transition of newly elected leaders; elected leaders mandate and administrative priorities; knowing your community history and context; organizational and community issues; moving towards prosperity; governing beyond the Indian Act; and others. | Register |
| First Nations Community Governance III – Nation Building | March 24, 2022 |
| This workshop is intended for First Nations leaders and senior Administration working in First Nations. It is designed to provide an effective overview of nation building; self-governance approach and building sustainable, self-determined economies; strong institutions; culture and history; and capacity development. The workshop will introduce you to the best practices used in successful nation building through the fostering of strong institutions, economies, capacity, relationships, and the use of culture and language as an integral part of the operations of Chief and Council, the administration and the community. | Register |
For more information, please contact the Training and Events Team at Workshops@afoa.ca or toll-free at 1-866-722-2362.
