1 The Certified Aboriginal Public Administrator (CAPA) Program Anna Hunter, AFOA Canada October 11, 2011 “Working Together & Sharing Information” 3 Chapter Conference in Winnipeg, MB

2 Overview CAPA Program Background Multi-Phased Approach First Nations Public Service Initiatives CAPA Council Competencies Progress to Date & Next Steps

3 CAPA Program Background CAPA builds on the tremendous success of AFOA’s CAFM program. In Feb. 2009, more than 50 Band Administrators support AFOA to move forward on developing a certification program. More than 20 volunteers came forward to form the “CAPA Council” – providing critical feedback and information to AFOA. (next meeting in November in Ottawa, ON) January 2010 – First CAPA Council meeting September 2010 – CAPA Manager brought on who worked with AFOA until this summer. September 2011 – CAPA Director brought on board.

4 Multi-Phase Approach National certification is expected to include:  Establishing national competency standards,  Standards of ethical conduct  Certification standards, and  Developing a sustainable educational program to meet those standards. There will be three phases to this project, with the educational program ready to launch at the end of Phase 2 - April 1, 2012.

Phase 1 – April 2010 – March 2011 Phase 1 April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011 Identify Competency, Ethical and Certification Standards Identify courses in Educational Program Partnership/negotiation with educational institutions 5

Phase 2 – April 2011 – March 2012 Phase 2 April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012 Develop Course content where needed Develop Student performance measures Courses ready to offer April 1, 2012

Phase 3 – April 2012 – March 2013 Phase 3 April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013 Develop Examination Develop Maintenance of Certification program (MOC)

8 First Nation Public Service Initiatives AFOA Alberta – Band Administrators Forum AFOA BC – Band Administrators Network & BC First Nations Public Service Secretariat University of Victoria Yukon First Nations Public Service Initiative Numerous First Nation public administration and leadership programs being delivered or developed at post-secondary institutions across Canada. For example, USASK has the ILRM program.

Competency Model Competencies NorthEastSouthWest 9

North – Intellectual and Leadership Competencies Critical Thinking  Conflict Resolution  Problem Solving Knowledge of Governance Issues Leading Capacity Building initiatives Change Management Community Engagement Management Excellence 10

East – Personal Competencies (Knowing Yourself) Social Awareness  Knowledge of self  Knowledge of community  Knowledge of culture and language  Knowledge of Aboriginal and treaty rights Ethics and Integrity  Transparency and Accountability Flexibility and Adaptability  Self Awareness  Listening Skills 11

South – Emotional Competencies (Working with Others) Human Resource Management Communications Relationship Building Skills Knowledge of Organizational Behaviour 12

West – Physical Competencies (Getting the Work Done) Financial Management Management of Physical Assets Legislative Awareness  Human Rights Legislation  Occupational Health and Safety, etc. Information Technology and Information Management Planning and Organizing 13

Progress to Date Competency model being developed Database on Aboriginal post secondary programs is nearing completion. Communication with CAPA Council and First Nations Building on relations with stakeholder groups like IPAC, CAMA, FMB Interactive Collaborative tool set up. Discussions initiated with post-secondary institutions.  University of Victoria, Cape Breton University  Nipissing University  University of Saskatchewan  University of the Arctic  Ryerson  Canadore & Confederation Colleges 14

Ethical Standards Aboriginal public administrators are in privileged positions. We are expected to exhibit the highest degrees of commitment, honesty, integrity, fairness, impartiality and respect. The CAPA designation reflects this commitment to upholding and promoting the highest ethical standards and professional competencies. 15

Communication and Collaboration 16

Sharing Documents and Ideas 17

Keeping Track of Milestones 18

Next Steps – Continue seeking feedback  Face to face CAPA Council Meeting  Speaking tour. Finalize Competencies & Ethical Standards Complete database of post-secondary programs including syllabi Continue developing partnerships with educational institutions 19

Chi-Miigwetch – Thank You!! If you have any questions or suggestions, or you want to get involved in this exciting project, please contact: Anna Hunter BA Honours, MPA, LL.B., LL.M. Director, CAPA and Education Programs AFOA Canada Telephone: OR 20