This is a 1-day virtual workshop on Understanding the Fundamentals of Procurement and Contracting. With a core foundation of fairness and transparency, procurement processes are increasingly under the public and legal microscope. This one-day workshop will provide you with a general understanding of the procurement process, applicable principles, and practical solutions to common issues seen in different procurement contexts. In addition, the workshop will equip you with the skills... Details
When: March 9, 2021
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This 2-day virtual workshop is part of the elected leaders series and provides an overview of Nation Building, self-governance approach and building sustainable, self-determined economies; strong institutions; culture and history; and capacity development. This workshop will also address strategic planning, creation of vision and mission statements, comprehensive community planning, needs assessments and links to budgeting and... Details
When: February 9–10, 2021
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This 1-day virtual 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,... Details
When: January 19, 2021
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Project Management for Large Infrastructure Projects introduces project management from the standpoint of a manager who must organize, plan, implement, and control tasks to achieve an organization's schedule, budget, and performance objectives as it relates to a major infrastructure project. This 2-day workshop presents several key aspects of project management concepts such as project charter (project brief), scope statement, planning (work breakdown structure), project estimating,... Details
When: December 8–9, 2020
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When: November 27–29, 2020
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Description coming soon!
When: November 17–18, 2020
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This 2-day virtual workshop on Effective Planning, Creation and Implementation of Your Trust. This workshop has been developed to raise awareness, enhance understanding, and assist community and organizational leaders and senior officials in learning how to effectively plan, create, and implement the most appropriate trust structure and investment strategy to best meet the needs of the community or organization. Workshop participants will learn about planning and creating a trust and ... Details
When: October 20–21, 2020
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When: October 16–18, 2020
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When: October 14–15, 2020
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Would you or members of your community or organization be interested in learning more about preparing tax returns and helping community members access benefits that they may be entitled to? Would you be interested in learning about volunteering as a tax preparer for your community or organization?
When: October 14–15, 2020
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AFOA Canada Faculty Meeting - By Invite only
When: October 6, 2020
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This 1-day virtual workshop on HR Module 3 -Performance Management and Employee Training and Development provides participants with information that will enable them to enhance the performance management and employee training and development functions within their organizations. This one day workshop covers the following topics: performance management • aligning employee activities and achievement of results to organizational goals; ongoing communication, feedback, dialogue and... Details
When: September 29, 2020
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When: September 11–13, 2020
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This course provides a general overview of financial concepts, many practical examples and best practices, to assist senior administrators in the execution of their daily operations and planning processes. The course includes a wide range of topics that all will likely see in the performance of their roles as senior administrators working in Aboriginal communities/organizations and provide them with information, tools and resource materials to help them succeed... Details
When: September 8 – December 18, 2020
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Professional administrators working in Aboriginal communities and organizations, require excellent written and verbal and interpersonal communication skills. They also require knowledge in strategic approaches to communication in and outside of their organizations. This course will provide learners with the ability to communicate effectively using both technical and strategic approaches. This course covers the... Details
When: September 8 – December 18, 2020
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Learning about Aboriginal History, current issues and where we are headed as Aboriginal People is critical knowledge for all professionals working within an aboriginal environment. This course is intended to provide students with an understanding of a range of events and issues that impacted Aboriginal Peoples, either positively or negatively from early contact with the Old World to the... Details
When: September 8 – December 18, 2020
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Previously CAFM 5 - Values & Ethics in the Indigenous Workplace
Students enrolling in CAFM 13 will work from real life issues and compile the results into a final Ethics Case Study.
Students will learn how to put together a case study.
When: September 8 – December 18, 2020
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Finance Managers are often asked to wear more than one “hat” and often tackle Human Resource and financial Issues in their organizations. The skills and knowledge gained will enable the financial officer to ensure that their organization hires, trains, and retains desired personnel. Through this course, participants will also gain the skills and knowledge that will enable them to better identify, review and address some of the fiscal challenges of an Aboriginal... Details
When: September 8 – December 18, 2020
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While effective leadership is the most critical factor in the success of an organization, community or business, it is a concept that covers a diverse array of meanings. Effective Leadership explores the concepts of leadership, management, and governance and the relationship and interdependence that exists among them. Participants will build valuable new skills: learn about the core leadership skills that are the foundation of effective leadership including strategy, action and... Details
When: June 25, 2020
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Can you help? Calling on AFOA Canada’s Community of Professionals to help fellow community members meet the new Income Tax deadline of June 1, 2020 by volunteering at an AFOA Canada's National Online Community Volunteer Income Tax Clinic!
When: June 24–25, 2020
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While effective leadership is the most critical factor in the success of an organization, community or business, it is a concept that covers a diverse array of meanings. Effective Leadership explores the concepts of leadership, management, and governance and the relationship and interdependence that exists among them. Participants will build valuable new skills: learn about the core leadership skills that are the foundation of effective leadership including strategy, action and... Details
When: June 18, 2020
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