Day One: Tuesday, September 13, 2022
10:30 EDT ( 07:30 PDT )
15 minWelcome and Opening Remarks from the Chair
Jeff Robert, Human Resources Advisor, Independent First Nations
10:45 EDT ( 07:45 PDT )
60 minAchieving Great Leadership: What this Means for Indigenous Organizations
- Develop skills, knowledge and attitudes that foster good working relationships
- Identify differences between Indigenous worldviews and your own
- Explore how different worldviews affect leadership decisions
- Recognize Indigenous leadership structure within communities
- Understand the benefits of working with Indigenous communities
11:45 EDT ( 08:45 PDT )
60 minWorkplace Management and Traditional Clan Systems
Jeff Robert, Human Resources Advisor, Independent First Nations
- Examine how the clan system is relevant to modern organizations.
- How to use traditional knowledge as the starting point for workplace management.
- Explore the conflicting views of institutional Human Resources and the First Nation experience.
- Learn how traditional knowledge can guide and support organizational change.
- Using clan system management to increase employee retention and engagement.
12:45 EDT ( 09:45 PDT )
30 minBreak
13:15 EDT ( 10:15 PDT )
60 minThe 4 R’s of Recovery
Jackson Dionne, Executive Director, Indigenous Wellness & Training Society
Welcome to the Indigenous Wellness & Training Society organization. In this introduction to our organization we would like to share the reason we believe recovery is so important to the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. We help individuals with mental health issues and seniors support. Providing services like this especially at this time makes our organization vital to the health and well-being of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada.
In this introductory talk we will discuss our overall philosophy and provide our thoughts on the reasons why “Recovery” needs to be our number one priority for all Indigenous Peoples of Canada.
14:15 EDT ( 11:15 PDT )
60 minTo Achieve Positive Outcomes by Implementing Best Practices of Human Resources and Financial Management in First Nation Communities
Cheryl Standing Cloud, Finance Controller / Human Resource Manager, Woodland Cree First Nation
- Commonalities in HR within FN communities
- Best Practices
- HR Capacity Development Plan
15:15 EDT ( 12:15 PDT )
60 minImplementing Indigenous Legal Principles Into Conflict Resolution Practices
- Learn about compassionate leadership techniques
- Deal with lateral violence and bullying
- Explore conflict resolution techniques using traditional practices
16:15 EDT ( 13:15 PDT )
Closing Remarks from the Chair
Jeff Robert, Human Resources Advisor, Independent First Nations
Day Two: Wednesday, September 14, 2022
10:30 EDT ( 07:30 PDT )
15 minWelcome and Opening Remarks from the Chair
Jeff Robert, Human Resources Advisor, Independent First Nations
10:45 EDT ( 07:45 PDT )
60 minSupporting Mental Wellness in the Workplace
- Hard work and heart work
- Working through vicarious trauma
- It’s NOT as Easy as 1-2-3
- Fixing the stigma of mental wellness is a long road and not a “1-2-3 policy manual”
- “Actual” HR conversations vs perceived HR conversations in an Indigenous org
- Getting comfortable being uncomfortable
11:45 EDT ( 08:45 PDT )
60 minCreating Indigenous Capacity
Gary Muuren, Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Nch’kay Development Corporation
- Recruit for the future
- Train for the current
- Create career paths – differently
- Identify support
- Compensate appropriately
12:45 EDT ( 09:45 PDT )
30 minBreak
13:15 EDT ( 10:15 PDT )
60 minEmployee Investment
Charlene Lavallee, President, Association of Metis, Non & Status Indians of Saskatchewan
This presentation will discuss the significance around recognizing employees as an investment
- Skills that can’t be taught
- Appreciate your investment
- Get your money’s worth
14:15 EDT ( 11:15 PDT )
60 minModernizing your Total Compensation Practices
Jennifer Biddlecombe, Principal Consultant, Jouta Performance Group
- Connecting compensation to your HR Strategy to attract and retain talent
- Your total compensation offering
- Base pay structures – connecting external and internal equity
- Pay equity – ensuring equal pay for work of equal value
- Ensuring your compensation plan is sustainable and flexible
15:15 EDT ( 12:15 PDT )
Closing Remarks from the Chair
Jeff Robert, Human Resources Advisor, Independent First Nations
Legal Human Resource Issues: Thursday, September 15, 2022
10:30 EDT ( 07:30 PDT )
minWelcome and Opening Remarks from the Chair
Jeff Robert, Human Resources Advisor, Independent First Nations
10:30 EDT ( 07:30 PDT )
60 minHuman Rights and the Duty to Accommodate
- Employers’ duty to accommodate under the Canadian Human Rights Act
- Family Status accommodation duties for on-reserve employers
- Alternative Community Dispute Resolution Processes
- Guiding Principles & when it is appropriate to use alternative dispute resolution
11:30 EDT ( 08:30 PDT )
60 minWrongful Dismissals in First Nations Communities
Darwin Hanna, Partner, Callison & Hanna Indigenous Advocates
- Drafting workplace policies and procedures
- Duty of accommodation and governance considerations
- Make decisions that avoid legal liability
- Review recent cases
12:30 EDT ( 09:30 PDT )
45 minBreak
13:15 EDT ( 10:15 PDT )
45 minEffective Employment Policies in the First Nations Context
- Employment policy toolkit
- Preparing effective policies for your workplace
- Ensuring policies reflect cultural and social values of the workplace
- Addressing unique issues in Indigenous workplaces
- Implementing and enforcing policies
- Identifying culpable misconduct and acting on it
- Understanding the difference between culpable/non-culpable misconduct and addressing both appropriately
14:15 EDT ( 11:15 PDT )
45 minEmployment Law Jurisdiction over First Nations and Related Entities
15:00 EDT ( 12:00 PDT )
45 minBullying and Harassment in the First Nation Workplace
- Identifying, addressing and preventing workplace bullying and harassment
- Understanding Sexual Harassment
- Policy Requirements
- Training
- Workplace Assessments
15:45 EDT ( 12:45 PDT )
45 minManaging the Indian Act Tax Exemption for First Nation Employees
16:30 EDT ( 13:30 PDT )
Closing Remarks from the Chair
Jeff Robert, Human Resources Advisor, Independent First Nations