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Indigenous Solutions for Environmental Challenges
INDIGENOUS SOLUTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES November 10-12, 2018 | Banff, Alberta | Banff Centre for Arts The conference will use the context of the historic Aguinda v. Chevron environmental case to consider the critical role of judicial remedies for violations of the rights of indigenous and other affected peoples and the leading systemic obstacles to […]
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Read MoreIndigenous Strategic Planning
April 24 – April 29, 2016 Indigenous Strategic Planning Overview Research and best practices indicate that successful Indigenous nations and organizations set strategic direction and long-term goals. A viable strategic plan is required to keep pace with changes in the world, reduce dependence on governments, and raise the standard of living of Indigenous citizens now […]
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Read MoreEstablishing Indigenous Institutions of Governance
March 13 – March 18, 2016 Establishing Indigenous Institutions of Governance Overview As Aboriginal and treaty rights are recognized and affirmed both through the courts and as the outcome of reconciliation activities with the Crown, Aboriginal peoples are implementing self-government as an exercise of self-determination. Establishing strong and appropriate institutions of good governance is essential if […]
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Read MoreIndigenous Leadership and Management Development
March 06 – March 11, 2016 Indigenous Leadership and Management Development Overview Learn the critical skills leaders and managers need to succeed and prosper. You will be provided with tools to help you improve your performance, along with the opportunity to practice using them. The emphasis throughout this program will be upon using hands-on techniques […]
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Read MoreIndigenous Negotiation Skills Training
February 21 – February 26, 2016 Indigenous Negotiation Skills Training Program Information Overview Many Indigenous communities and organizations are in negotiations, or are preparing to negotiate, on important issues such as land claims, self-governance, fiscal arrangements, natural resources, co-management agreements, and business partnerships. You will learn and practice each step in the negotiation process by using […]
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Read MoreInherent Right to Indigenous Governance
February 14 – February 19, 2016 Inherent Right to Indigenous Governance Overview Aboriginal nations and organizations are at various stages in exercising local sovereignty. The Supreme Court of Canada, in the Van der Peet case, stated that the sovereignty of Aboriginal societies must be reconciled with Crown sovereignty. You will come away from the program […]
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Read MoreBest Practices in Indigenous Business and Economic Development
January 31 – February 05, 2016 Best Practices in Indigenous Business and Economic Development Program Information Overview Building effective economic policy will help achieve more successful, sustainable, and self-determined economic activity. In this program, fundamental issues of governance, such as the creation of culturally appropriate governmental institutions and the role of Indigenous leaders in effectively […]
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