Governance is the process of how your First Nation manages decision-making. Governance describes who has power, who makes decisions, how others make their voices heard, and what goes into reports and financial statements. The policies and activities of a First Nation flow from its governance structure.
Policies and procedures make sure everyone is on the same page on how things get done at a Nation.
They provide confidence to members that everyone is treated fairly and equally and may protect a Nation against possible legal action and loss of money and property.
The FMB has developed 4 sample policies to assist First Nations with bringing their FAL to life and becoming FMS certified.
While these sample policies and procedures meet the FMB's Standards, they should be adapted to fit the specific needs of your First Nation as well as your FAL.
This guide is a useful tool if you are looking to start any type of independent contractor business. At the end of each section you will find a short list of Useful Resources.
An independent contractor is a person, business, or corporation that provides goods or services
to a hiring company under the terms of a contract. Independent contractors supply a broad
range of products and services in a variety of industries including trades, manufacturing, health
care, and transportation.
This workbook is designed to help Indigenous entrepreneurs create a business plan. Business plans are very important tools for people starting a business—they are like road maps that outline where you want to go and give the details on how you will get there.
23 Tips on What not to say or do
27 Tips on What to Say and Do
40 Tips for Local Governments
A guide to Terminology
Indigenous Rights, Title, and the Duty to Consult
Indigenous Self-Government
Dispelling Common Myths about Indigenous Peoples
22 Ways to Derail your next Indigenous Community Meeting
Guidebook to Indigenous Protocol
Impact benefits and Reconciliation Agreement
Personal Pledge of Reconciliation
Professional Pledge of Reconciliation
As of May 2016, Canada became a full supporter, without qualification, of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). But, what does that mean and how does it affect how you consult and accommodate Indigenous Peoples? What are the legal and policy issues around adopting and implementing UNDRIP in Canada, including the application of free, prior and informed consent (FPIC)?
Have you developed and implemented an effective consultation and engagement strategy and are now ready to negotiate, but aren’t sure how to start? Or how to prepare for that all-important first community meeting?
What are your key challenges?
How to begin negotiations with Indigenous Peoples?
How to apply the RESPECT model in negotiation?
How to draft an agenda?
How to set the tone?
Understanding community mandate and how it applies?
Do you need an Indigenous engagement plan but aren't sure where to start? Would you like someone to walk you through the process?
What are your key challenges?
How to create an engagement plan?
How to create a community profile?
How to prepare for issues that may arise?
Understanding who to engage with?
Understanding the objective of your engagement plan?
Are you ready to engage with an Indigenous community but aren't sure of where to start? Do you understand the differences between consultation and engagement?
What are your key challenges?
How to consult with Indigenous communities?
Understanding the differences between consultation and engagement?
Understanding how to assess risk during consultation?
How to anticipate questions and know how to respond?
Understanding the intention of consultation?
Are you looking for training to help you get beyond awareness in your work with Indigenous Peoples? What if you had a safe environment in which to ask questions and get the help you need?
