5.1.3

Description: 
We will work in partnership with Aboriginal governments to explore the design and launch of a training program for First Nations governments with municipal-like responsibilities in order to help improve the governance and management capacity of those governments .
Lead Dept: 
MACA
Priority: 
5.1
Status: 
Fulfilled
Restructured COC: 
Priorities and Planning
Number: 
3
Deputy Minister Committee: 
Governance
Background Information: 

GOVERNANCE

Commitment 5.1.3 – We will work in partnership with Aboriginal governments to explore the design and launch of a training program for First Nations governments with municipal-like responsibilities in order to help improve the governance and management capacity of those governments.

Background:

The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) is working collaboratively with Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) to design, develop and deliver training courses and resources to assist Aboriginal governments with municipal-like roles and responsibilities with their governance capacity (Milestone 1).

This initiative, along with the resources and training events, will enhance the competencies of First Nations governments, councilors, and staff. The online governance workshops will build the capacity of elected officials and the online staff courses will build the capacity of staff to perform their community government jobs (Milestone 3). Distance learning events will relate to community governance as well as community government occupations. Band managers and staff will benefit from the new available training courses and online delivery approach. Online delivery has the potential to save community governments considerable monies as their staff will no longer have to travel to participate in training to gain necessary knowledge and skills.

In collaboration with Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) we now have available both online and in the traditional classroom format the following modules (Milestone 2 &4):

  • Governance, the Indian Act and Council Operations
  • A Comparison of  NWT First Nation and Municipal Governments
  • Working Together: For Elected Leaders of First Nation Councils
  • Planning: The Successful Way Forward
  • Financial Responsibilities and Reporting for First Nation Councils
  • Legal Responsibilities and Avoiding Conflict

A proposal from MACA has been submitted to INAC requesting further financial assistance to continue its capacity building work. MACA will work with INAC to develop protocols that will define roles and responsibilities related to designated authorities to strengthen accountability (Milestone 5).

Related Mandate Commitments:

Commitment 2.3.2 – We will offer online delivery of community government training curriculum to build capacity for careers that focus on community governance.

Links to Other Government Activities:

Department of Aboriginal Affairs and Intergovernmental Relations

Federal Engagement Strategy

Aboriginal Engagement Strategy

For more information about this initiative, please contact the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs.