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Indigenous-Led · Practitioner-Developed · National in Reach
Professional education for the people who support Indigenous governance.
A practitioner-led professional education resource in Canada for administrators, executive assistants, governance coordinators, Board secretaries, and Executive Directors working within Indigenous organizations.
Welcome
The professional home for Indigenous governance administrators.
Indigenous Board Administrative & Governance Services provides practitioner-led education, governance resources, and organizational training for the professionals who support Indigenous governance every day.
Our work moves beyond governance theory into the practical systems that prepare Boards, protect organizational knowledge, document decisions, support accountability, and carry governance work forward.
What Sets Us Apart
Built with care for the work that matters.
Practitioner-Led
Developed from real governance administration experience.
Built for Indigenous Governance
Created for professionals within First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Indigenous-led organizations.
Practical Resources
Templates, workflows, and handbooks designed for the everyday work of good governance.
Serving Communities Across Canada
Supporting organizations, professionals, and partners in every region.
Flagship Program
The Administrative Role in Governance for Indigenous Non-Profit Organizations™
Created for the professionals responsible for organizing, documenting, coordinating, and supporting the work of Indigenous Boards.
This practitioner-led program bridges governance knowledge with the practical administrative systems that help Boards function effectively every day.
Designed For
- Governance Administrators
- Executive Assistants
- Governance Coordinators
- Board Secretaries
- Executive Directors
Curriculum Highlights
- Board Cycles & Meetings
- Policy Drafting & Review
- Records, Motions & Resolutions
- Governance Reporting
- Director Onboarding & Succession
Why This Work Matters
Built for the work that happens around the Board table.
Good governance depends on more than policies and Board decisions. It depends on the professionals who prepare meetings, coordinate information, protect governance records, and ensure that important work continues long after the meeting has ended.
These responsibilities are not secondary to governance. They are essential to good governance.
Our work exists to provide the practical education, systems, and professional resources this work deserves.
Three Pathways
How we support stronger governance.
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Governance Resources
Practical handbooks, templates, Board tools, calendars, and administrative systems ready for immediate use.
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Organizational Support
Customized organizational training, partnerships, and educational collaboration for Indigenous organizations.
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Bring practical governance education to your organization.
Whether you are strengthening a governance office, developing an administrative team, planning professional development, or seeking customized organizational learning, our programs can be tailored to meet your needs.
Available For
- Indigenous Non-Profit Organizations
- First Nations
- Tribal Councils
- Métis Organizations
- Inuit Organizations
- Indigenous Economic Development Corporations
- Professional Associations
- Conferences
- Sponsored Cohorts
Why Choose Us
What organizations trust us for.
- Practitioner-led education
- Practical governance resources
- Built specifically for Indigenous governance
- Real-world administrative systems
- Flexible organizational delivery
- Growing national resource network
Our Commitment
Honouring Knowledge.
Strengthening Governance.
Building the Future.
Ready to strengthen governance within your organization?
Whether you are beginning your governance journey or strengthening your administrative practice, we provide the tools, education, and support to help you move forward with confidence.
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