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Leading Teams: Governance for Indigenous Councils and Boards - November 2026

Banff Centre

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Closes

October 6, 2026, 13 days left

Effort

About 90 minutes

Cost to apply

$35

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What it is

This program focuses on principles of good governance through presentations, workshops and classroom exercises, moving beyond Western models to embrace culturally-grounded Indigenous governance. Topics include building on traditional Indigenous structures, 'Indigenizing' corporate systems, ensuring organizational effectiveness, and exploring roles, responsibilities and performance at the board/council level. Participants will share traditional and spiritual wisdom and connect with cultural teachings guided by an Elder.

Who it is for

Indigenous leaders, directors, managers, elected officials, senior administrators of First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities, councils and boards, and Indigenous economic and social development agency staff, aged 18 or over.

Open to artists in Canada.

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Where

Banff, Canada

When

October 6, 2026, 13 days left

Runs November 22, 2026 to November 27, 2026

What you get

A 6-day residential program (November 22-27, 2026) including accommodation in a single bedroom, meals with 40% discount, group seminars and workshops, access to fitness facilities, and a Certificate of Indigenous Leadership, Governance and Management Excellence upon completion.

What you need to apply

  • Online registration form
  • Financial Assistance form (if requesting funding)

How long it takes

About 90 minutes

Short application. Estimated from the 2 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

$35

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Go to the application

https://www.banffcentre.ca/node/18323