Community Government Learning and Development Courses

This course is designed for community leaders who wish to include climate change considerations into their community planning. Topics covered include: emergency planning, strategic planning, financial planning, community energy planning, human resources planning, and source water protection planning.

Start Date: any time
Completion Date: Go at your own pace
Course type: online self-directed
Location: online

This course has been designed to help council member gain a better understanding when it comes to working with current revenues and expenses as well as what effect these will have on next years budget. Learners will be able to enhance their understanding on the council’s role within budgeting process and what a budget contains, councils’ role in preparation of the financial statement, and councils role and relationship with the auditor.

Start Date: Any time

Duration: 5-6 hours, but you can take as long as you like

Course Type: self-directed online

Location: online

This module outlines some of the laws, policies, and agreements that affect First Nation authority. Different First Nations have different authority.

The module gives some details about council elections, policies and procedures, and best practices.

This module is one of a series of four about First Nations governance. The other three are:

 Working Together: Overview of Council Responsibilities

 Planning: The Successful Way Forward

 Comparing NWT First Nation and Municipal Governments

Start Date: Start any time

Duration: approximately 6 hours, but you can take as long as you like

Course Type: Online self-directed, self-paced

Location: Online

NWT First Nations get their authority from various laws and agreements. The authority they have depends on the source. Different governments and laws recognize First Nations in different ways.

This module looks at how First Nation and Municipal Governments are different and how they are the same. It will consider citizen rights, legislation and authority, focus of programs and services, economic development, public health, elections, council structure, public safety, recreation, culture, language, education and wellness, and funding sources.

This module is one of a series of four about First Nations governance. The other three are:

▪ Governance, Indian Act, and Council Operations

▪ Planning: The Successful Way Forward

▪ Working Together: Overview of Council Responsibilities

Start Date: Start anytime

Duration: About 5 hours, but take your time if you need to 

Location: Online

First Nation councillors are leaders and decision makers. They are responsible to set direction, take action, and monitor results. They work together to achieve common goals that benefit the members.

Planning is an important decision-making tool. Council is responsible to make decisions in areas where they have authority. For example:

 Infrastructure

 Economic developmen

 Language and culture

This module outlines what a plan is and the parts of a plan. It introduces the planning process and what happens at each stage in the process.

This module is one of a series of four about First Nations governance. The other three are:

 Governance, Indian Act, and Council Operations

 Working Together: Overview of Council Responsibilities

 Comparing NWT First Nation and Municipal Governments

Being an elected First Nation councillor is an important responsibility. People trust you. They believe you have the skills to do a good job.

First Nation councillors work hard. They give much time and energy to make their community a better place to live.

This module has information about the responsibilities of councillors and the chief. It discusses the importance of working together and with First Nation members. It gives an overview of some tools that council uses to fulfil their responsibilities.

This module is one of a series about First Nations governance. The other modules are:

 Governance for First Nation Councils

 Planning - The Successful Way Forward for First Nation Councils

 Comparison of Municipal and First Nation Governments

Start Dates: Start any time
Duration: 4-5 hours, but take as long as you like
Course Type: online self-directed, self-paced
Location: online

This course is to help municipal councils by helping provide a general description of legal liability issues, managing risks, as well as avoiding conflicts of interest when it comes to decision making.

Start Date: Anytime
Duration: 4-5 hours, but you can take as long as you like

Type: Self Directed Online

Location: Online

This course is to help community government councils help plan for their communities.

Start Date: Anytime

Completion Date: Go at your own pace

Type: Self Directed Online

Location: Online

This course is intended to help and support Municipal Councils when it comes to applying and implementing programs and services for the community.

Start Date: Anytime

Duration: 5-6 hours, but take as long as you like

Course Type: self-directed, self-paced online

Location: Online

This course describes the roles of elected leaders, the important relationships councillors have, and to enhance your understanding of what is needed to be a successful leader and a member of the council.

Start Date: Start any time

Duration: Approximately 6 hours, but you can take as long as you like

Course Type: Online, self-directed, self-paced

Location: Online