Day One: Tuesday, November 3, 2020
10:30 EST ( 07:30 PST )
15 minWelcome and Opening Remarks from the Chair
Shawna Cote, Human Resources Specialist, PeePeeKisis First Nation
10:45 EST ( 07:45 PST )
60 minEncompassing Indigenous Culture Throughout the Employee Life Cycle
Sparrow Rose, Director, Human Resources, Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services
Curtis Copegog, Cultural Services Supervisor, Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services
From onboarding to the exit interview, how to build and maintain a culturally intelligent and engaged workforce through:
- Employee onboarding, learning and development
- Cultural support services
- Human Resources policies, procedures and programs
11:45 EST ( 08:45 PST )
60 minIndigenous Lateral Violence in the workplace
Shawna Cote, Human Resources Specialist, PeePeeKisis First Nation
- What is Lateral Violence
- How does this aspect affect employees that work for a Band?
- How do we change the corporate culture of a community?
- What are our truths in HR with Lateral Violence on the First Nation?
- Within HR what can we do to change for our future generations?
12:45 EST ( 09:45 PST )
45 minBreak
13:30 EST ( 10:30 PST )
45 minImmersing your Indigenous Organizational Values into Employee Feedback Programs
Sparrow Rose, Director, Human Resources, Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services
Curtis Copegog, Cultural Services Supervisor, Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services
Dnaaddawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services will explore their experiences with developing cultural competencies using the 7 Grandfather Teachings:
- Evaluating employee behaviours during 1:1 sessions and performance reviews
- Coaching, feedback and performance management
14:15 EST ( 11:15 PST )
45 minCompassionate Leadership
- Open communication
- Modeling and supporting
- Leaders creating leaders
- Building trust and encouraging employees to take on projects
- Making contributions and taking risks VS using criticism as self-perfection
- Hiding behind sarcasm
- Being the knower and being right VS being the learner and getting it right
- High Performance Organization (HPO) Scores
15:00 EST ( 12:00 PST )
45 minBreak
15:45 EST ( 12:45 PST )
45 minProbationary Periods and Reviews – Using them Correctly and Getting the Best out of your Review Process
There are many misconceptions surrounding the laws about probationary periods and probationary reviews.
In this session, we will cover the following:
- legal requirements for an enforceable probationary clause in an employment contract;
- the importance and significance of using probationary periods;
- legal requirements for conducting probationary reviews;
- different types of reviews – pros/cons;
- tools for conducting effective probationary reviews; and
- tools for Chief and Council to evaluate its Band Administrator/ED/CAO.
We hope all participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to effectively use probationary periods and with tools to conduct evaluations on all employees, including Band Managers.
16:30 EST ( 13:30 PST )
45 minPreparing your Organization for Self-Governance
- Vision and Strategic plan
- Developing a Constitution
- Capacity Building and Institutional Development
- BC Treaty Commission Human Resource Toolkit
- The Importance of Community Engagement
17:15 EST ( 14:15 PST )
Closing Remarks from the Chair
Shawna Cote, Human Resources Specialist, PeePeeKisis First Nation
Day Two: Wednesday, November 4, 2020
10:30 EST ( 07:30 PST )
15 minWelcome and Opening Remarks from the Chair
Shawna Cote, Human Resources Specialist, PeePeeKisis First Nation
10:45 EST ( 07:45 PST )
60 minInnovative Sector Focused Training Approaches
Jason Rasevych, President, Anishnawbe Business Professional Association
- Forestry 101 / Industry at a Glance
- Back to the land training
- Essential Skills / Like Skills
- Specialized trades training and heavy equipment operator training
- Cultural Awareness in the Workforce
11:45 EST ( 08:45 PST )
60 minTrauma in the Workplace
- Why is Trauma Recovery needed in the workplace
- Why healing from trauma should be encouraged
- How healing from trauma can increase productivity
- Why moving your body reduces stress and illness
- Foods that can fuel your employees all day
- Avoiding burnout
12:45 EST ( 09:45 PST )
45 minBreak
13:30 EST ( 10:30 PST )
60 minEmbedding Reconciliation Frameworks as a Tool for Indigenous Inclusion
- Reconciliation nuts and bolts
- Organizational challenges and barriers
- Your customized approach
14:30 EST ( 11:30 PST )
60 minRecruiting, Interviewing & Retaining Indigenous Talent for Remote Northern Communities
Elise Demeo, Human Resources Advisor, Nishnawbe Aski Police Service
- My Experience Recruiting Talent for Remote Northern Communities in Ontario for Over eight (8) Years
- Breaking Away from Formal Interviewing Styles
- Recruiting & Attracting Indigenous Applicants
- Retaining & Supporting Your Talent
15:30 EST ( 12:30 PST )
45 minBreak
16:15 EST ( 13:15 PST )
60 minSkills Development and Capacity Building with Indigenous Communities: Supporting the Solutions
Rozella Johnston, Indigenous Employment and Training, Human Resources, Bruce Power
- Best Practices in Attracting, Employing and Retaining Indigenous Employees
- Challenges in Building a local workforce
- Building Relationships and Creating Indigenous Community Partners
- Increasing Organizational and Program Capacity
- Training and Retaining Indigenous Talent – Looking Ahead
17:15 EST ( 14:15 PST )
Closing Remarks from the Chair
Shawna Cote, Human Resources Specialist, PeePeeKisis First Nation
Day Three: Thursday, November 5, 2020
10:30 EST ( 07:30 PST )
15 minWelcome and Opening Remarks from the Chair
Shawna Cote, Human Resources Specialist, PeePeeKisis First Nation
10:45 EST ( 07:45 PST )
60 minEmbracing Conflict from a Trauma Informed Perspective
Dr. Jason Walker PsyD, PhD, Master Coach | Mediator | Arbitrator | Therapist | CEO, MasterCoach.ca
- Are you feeling like you’re spending the majority of your time managing people issues? Are you ever wanting to avoid the conflict because it’s in the “too hard” pile? Wondering why a certain employee always seems to “push back” on everything? You are not alone!
- Conflict in the workplace is inevitable because when people come together there is always going to be conflict. The question becomes, how do we manage conflict in a safe, effective and respectful way? The answer is yes not only is it possible we can do this while incorporating culture, tradition and employment standards!
- This workshop will take you on a journey towards understanding the power of trauma informed practice within a workplace context. You will learn how to identify and better manage high conflict situations while building even stronger positive relationships with your workmates. Participants will develop their knowledge on resolving conflicts the right way along with the basic principles of collaborative mediation and how to access external neutral resources to coach, mentor and resolve some of those really messy workplace ‘people’ challenges
11:45 EST ( 08:45 PST )
60 minGood Practices Supporting Indigenous People in the Workplace
Rachelle Dallaire, Executive Director, Indigenous Perspectives Society
- Indigenous approaches to recruitment
- Policies that support Indigenous people in the workplace
- Cultural practices that facilitate wellness in the workplace
- Celebrating with Ceremony
12:45 EST ( 09:45 PST )
45 minBreak
13:30 EST ( 10:30 PST )
45 minFirst Nation Tax Immunity: a Guide for Employers
- Are my status Indian employees exempt from tax?
- Structuring and running your organization to secure tax exemption for status Indian employees
- How do I protect my organization?
14:15 EST ( 11:15 PST )
45 minIndigenous Legal Considerations for Human Resources Management
Darwin Hanna, Partner, Callison & Hanna Indigenous Advocates
- Covid considerations for the Indigenous Workplace
- Duty to accommodate: substance abuse and mental health issues
- Unjust Dismissal Case Law Update
- Best practices re: Social Media in the workplace
15:00 EST ( 12:00 PST )
45 minBreak
15:45 EST ( 12:45 PST )
45 minHiring, Onboarding & Orientation in the Age of COVID-19
16:30 EST ( 13:30 PST )
45 minEngagement + Autonomy = Productivity
17:15 EST ( 14:15 PST )
Closing Remarks from the Chair
Shawna Cote, Human Resources Specialist, PeePeeKisis First Nation