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Flagship Certificate Program · Early Fall 2026 Release

Welcome

Whether you are supporting your first Board meeting or have spent years coordinating governance behind the scenes, welcome.

This Certificate Program was created specifically for the professionals whose work makes effective Indigenous governance possible. Every agenda prepared, every Board package assembled, every policy maintained, every set of minutes recorded, and every governance record preserved contributes to stronger organizations and better decisions.

Too often, administrative professionals are expected to learn these responsibilities through experience alone. This program was created to change that.

Drawing on practical experience working alongside Indigenous Boards and organizations, this practitioner-led Certificate Program provides real-world governance systems, practical tools, and professional resources you can immediately apply within your own organization.

Whether you are an Executive Assistant, Governance Coordinator, Board Secretary, Administrator, or another professional supporting Indigenous governance, this course was designed with your role in mind.

We are honoured that you are considering joining this growing community of governance professionals committed to strengthening Indigenous organizations across Canada.

Honouring Knowledge. Strengthening Governance. Building the Future.

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Early Pre-Registration
$699 CAD

Secure your registration for the early fall 2026 release.

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Pre-registration includes the Certificate Program, the accompanying PDF course manual, practical governance resources, and access to the online learning environment upon release.

Format
Cohort-based, online
Modules
8 practitioner modules
Audience
Admin & governance staff
Materials
Templates & toolkits included
Led by
GPC-Designated Indigenous practitioner
Outcomes

What you'll be able to do by the end.

  • 01Move through the board cycle with administrative confidence and respect for Indigenous decision-making processes
  • 02Prepare agendas, board packages, and meeting materials that honour Indigenous knowledge and organizational protocols
  • 03Record minutes, motions, and resolutions that protect the organization and preserve community memory
  • 04Steward policies and bylaws so they reflect both Indigenous values and the practical realities of your organization
  • 05Welcome and orient new directors within the context of Indigenous governance and community accountability
  • 06Support accountability to your Nation, community, members, funders, and future generations
  • 07Hold governance memory through staff and leadership transitions so continuity is not lost
  • 08Bridge day-to-day administrative practice with the protocols, relationships, and responsibilities of Indigenous governance
Curriculum

Eight modules. Built around Indigenous foundations of Governance.

  1. 01Module

    Foundations of Indigenous Governance

    Context, history, and the operating environment of Indigenous non-profits in Canada. Where the administrative role sits inside it.

  2. 02Module

    The Board Cycle

    Annual calendars, meeting cadence, agenda design, and the rhythm of preparing a board to govern well.

  3. 03Module

    Meeting Administration

    Notices, quorum, motions, resolutions, conflicts of interest, in-camera procedure, and accurate, defensible minutes.

  4. 04Module

    Policy Workflow & Writing

    How a policy moves from need to draft to approval to implementation — and the writing systems that keep it usable.

  5. 05Module

    Records, Resolutions & Governance Memory

    Building a records architecture that protects organizational memory through staff and board transition.

  6. 06Module

    Committees & Terms of Reference

    Standing and ad-hoc committees, mandates, reporting lines, and keeping committee work aligned to board purpose.

  7. 07Module

    Director Onboarding & Succession

    Welcoming new directors, building their fluency, and preparing the organization for leadership transitions.

  8. 08Module

    Accountability, Reporting & Impact

    Governance reporting to members, funders, and community — translating operations into clear accountability.

Who it's for

Built for the people who do the work.

This course centres the administrative role — the role that makes governance actually function inside Indigenous non-profit organizations across Canada.

  • 01Executive Assistants & Board Secretaries
  • 02Governance & Administrative Coordinators
  • 03Executive Directors building their admin team
  • 04Board Chairs working with new administrators
  • 05Emerging governance professionals in Indigenous non-profits
Pre-Registration

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FAQ

Questions about the course.

When does the course start?▼
The Certificate Program is scheduled for release in early fall 2026. Pre-registered participants will receive access details and release updates by email as the date approaches.
What is included in the pre-registration?▼
Pre-registration includes the full Certificate Program, the accompanying PDF course manual, practical governance resources, and access to the online learning environment upon release.
Is this course only for individuals?▼
Individuals can pre-register directly. Organizations that want to arrange a private cohort or staff intake can contact us directly at knowledge@indigenousboardgov.com.
Can I get a refund?▼
All course registration fees are non-refundable. Because this is a digital educational product and registration reserves access to the program, no returns, refunds, credits, or exchanges will be provided once payment is processed. Please review the full Refund and Cancellation Policy before completing registration.
How will I receive course materials?▼
The PDF course manual, participant information, course-access link, and related communications will be sent to the email address supplied during registration.
What payment methods are accepted?▼
Secure checkout accepts major credit and debit cards. The transaction is processed in Canadian dollars (CAD) by Stripe, our payment provider.
What certificate will I receive?▼
Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive a Certificate of Completion issued by Indigenous Board Administrative & Governance Services through our LearnWorlds learning platform. This certificate recognizes successful completion of the program and is not represented as an external professional designation, accreditation, or government-recognized certification.

Interested in a private or organizational cohort?

Organizations can arrange a dedicated intake for staff, leadership, or board teams. Contact us to discuss timing, format, and group options.

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