Governance Coordinator
Beverly Tangie
705-864-0174
[email protected]
Governance Resources
Professional and Institutional Development
Comprehensive Community Planning
Role of Governance
in BHFN
Administration and Coordination
- Managing daily operations of the Nation’s governance structures.
- Coordinating meetings, events, and consultations with community members and leaders.
- Ensuring effective communication within the community and with external stakeholders.
Policy Development and Implementation
- Assisting in the creation, revision, and implementation of policies that reflect the community’s values, needs, and goals.
- Ensuring policies comply with both traditional laws and modern legal frameworks.
Advocacy and Representation
- Representing the Nation in negotiations and discussions with government bodies, organizations, and other First Nations.
- Advocating for the rights and interests of the community.
Cultural Preservation
- Promoting and integrating traditional practices, languages, and customs into the governance structures.
- Working with Elders and cultural leaders to ensure that cultural heritage is respected and preserved.
Economic Development
- Facilitating initiatives that support economic growth and sustainability within the community.
- Identifying opportunities for partnerships and funding that benefit the Nation.
Community Engagement
- Ensuring that community members are informed and involved in decision-making processes.
- Organizing forums, surveys, and other methods to gather input and feedback from the community.
Education and Capacity Building
- Providing training and resources to enhance the governance capacity of community members.
- Promoting educational initiatives that support the development of future leaders.
Strategic Planning
- Assisting in the development of long-term strategic plans that guide the Nation’s growth and development.
- Ensuring that plans are adaptable to changing circumstances and community needs.
P&ID
The Professional and Institutional Development Program (P&ID) funds projects that develop the capacity of communities to perform core functions of governance.
CCP
Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP) is an Indigenous-designed way of developing a long-term community plan that is holistic and integrates the work of all the departments and programs in a community-led vision for the future.
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- Fall intake application forms are due on or before June 1st.
- Winter intake application forms are due on or before October 1st.
Indigenous Early Learning & Child Care
The Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care program is developed to help strengthen early learning and child care for Indigenous families and children between the ages of 0 – 6.
Programs include but are not limited to: infant and child development, learning through play, land based learning, school readiness, parent support/drop in sessions and child care transportation to name a few.