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The Certified Aboriginal Public

Administrator (CAPA) Program

Anna Hunter, AFOA Canada

October 11, 2011

“Working Together & Sharing Information”

3 Chapter Conference in Winnipeg, MB

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OverviewCAPA Program Background

Multi-Phased Approach

First Nations Public Service Initiatives

CAPA Council

Competencies

Progress to Date & Next Steps

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CAPA Program BackgroundCAPA 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.

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Multi-Phase ApproachNational 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

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Phase 2 – April 2011 – March 2012

Courses ready to offer April 1, 2012

Phase 3 – April 2012 – March 2013

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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

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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

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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

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

Behaviour

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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

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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

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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.

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Communication and Collaboration

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Sharing Documents and Ideas

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Keeping Track of Milestones

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Next Steps – 2010 - 2011

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

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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: 1-866-722-2362

Email: ahunter@afoa.ca OR www.afoa.ca

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