FNEE, a school for and by First Nations, propelled by Executive Education HEC Montréal

Since 2021, First Nations Executive Education (FNEE) has delivered programs grounded in Indigenous ways of being and knowing, and tailored to the realities of leaders. Building on 5 years of growth, FNEE is entering a new strategic phase – one that strengthens its vision and mission, renews its values, and sets out 5 strategic areas to guide its expansion through 2031 and beyond.

VISION

Build a prosperous and sustainable future by strengthening the skills of our First Peoples leaders to support self-determination today and tomorrow.

MISSION

Offer a co-created learning journey, grounded in our values, that supports the flourishing of First Nations in a spirit of respect, collaboration, and reciprocity. 

VALUES

Collaboration

Moving forward together by weaving our strengths, skills and lived experiences to create lasting change.

Innovation

Demonstrating boldness in exploring and implementing proactive, innovative solutions tailored to our environments.

Self-determination

Affirming our capacity and right to act, decide, and shape our paths according to our visions, realities, and local and collective priorities.

Integrity

Honouring our commitments, history, and knowledge with fairness and transparency.

Respect 

Recognizing the value of others, the environment and cultures with openness and humility.

STRATEGIC AREAS

Five strategic areas will guide our development in the coming years, in a spirit of co-creation with HEC Montréal, to consolidate our achievements and expand our impact in service of First Nations leaders. 

  1. Co-develop and offer innovative training programs in Indigenous leadership 
  2. Support Indigenous youth in becoming engaged leaders 
  3. Strengthen FNEE’s governance and its partnership with HEC Montréal 
  4. Develop and consolidate sustainable relationships with partners 
  5. Explore opportunities for institutional partnerships in Canada and internationally to share knowledge