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.
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?
The fear of doing or saying the wrong thing can impede your ability to develop effective Indigenous relationships. Indigenous relations training gives you insight, strategies, tips, and suggestions necessary to overcome that fear. You will learn what to do, what not to do and why. This course paves your path to respectful and effective Indigenous relations.
“Your human resources leaders need the expertise to deal with the many employee relationship issues they face, and to make decisions that are both effective and legal. Knowing the best practices for human resource management requires business leaders to establish plans for interviews, disciplinary processes, as well as know the specifics of the compensation and benefits they offer their employees. Human resource management should be a top priority for business organizations, to help establish positive employee relations.
“This NETC eLearning title is included in our comprehensive Human Resources collection. The Anger Management course has been part of our Soft Skills Courseware product line, and trainers have thanked us many times for its customizable design! All of NETC’s web-based courses have been created with the needs of instructors and students in mind. Students of Anger Management will learn information relevant to their organization’s policies and programs, while enjoying an interactive, self-paced study.”
“The goal of this research is to increase understanding among both the mining industry and Aboriginal groups of how to achieve “win-win” employment outcomes when negotiating and implementing the HR components of Aboriginal community/industry partnership agreements. This study looks specifically at the HR and training aspects of IBAs and IBA-like agreements, in order to identify successful practices — from the perspectives of both industry and Aboriginal communities.”
“The guide is a user-friendly tool for Aboriginal organizations interested in learning more about mining employment, as well as for those with a specific focus on developing mining-related training and employment opportunities for their communities.”
National Center for First Nation Governance (NCFNG)
Year of publication:
2008
"This paper will focus on the human resources challenges that face First Nations communities and their governments in rebuilding their capacity for good governance and in meeting their sovereign obligations. The vision that First Nations people see where they are self-sufficient, autonomous and significant contributors to society requires a paradigm shift for the federal government in its Indian policy.
"The paper aims to show that human resource management professionals need to consider the uniqueness of Native, indigenous, and traditional people. A number of key issues demanding attention are analyzed in a non-exhaustive discussion of relevant topics.
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) helps create and sustain healthy workplaces, by providing you and your organization with trusted, authoritative training and education programmes.
