Co-lead a reconciliation project

WORK IN PAIRS ON AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT INVOLVING INDIGENOUS AND NON-INDIGENOUS DECISION-MAKERS

  • Academic Co-Leads: Ken Rock and Marc Du Sault
  • Duration : 9 days (maximum 2 consecutive days); about 40 hours of training
  • Bilingual (simultaneous translation)
  • The program is free of charge thanks to the generous support of our partners; you only have to pay for transport and accommodation.

NEXT COHORT

Cohort 4 – (February 1 to June 23,  2027)

  • Workshop dates:
    • February 1-2-3, 2027 @ HEC Montreal (Hélène-Desmarais Building)
    • March 2-3, 2027 @ HEC Montreal (Hélène-Desmarais Building)
    • May 4-5-6, 2027 @ Lac Taureau
    • June 3-4, 2027 @ Online
    • June 17, 2027 @ HEC Montreal (Hélène-Desmarais Building)
    • June 23, 2027 @ Online

PROGRAM CONTENT
(click on each module for more information on the content)

THEMED WORKSHOPS

  • Introduction to economic reconciliation
  • First Nations environment and portrait – legal aspects
  • Developing an economic reconciliation project
  • Managing priorities and time

THEMED WORKSHOPS

  • Visit a large-scale development project
  • Develop an innovation-driven culture
  • Design innovative business models
  • Leadership

THEMED WORKSHOPS

  • Work in pairs & coaching
  • Tips and tricks for successful projects
  • Tax workshop
  • Project presentation
Economic reconciliation

AT THE HEART OF TRAINING FOR ECONOMIC LEADERS

CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION – PROGRAM FOR ECONOMIC LEADERS

  1. The program is aimed at indigenous and non-indigenous leaders, companies and organizations.
  2. Be in an effective position to directly influence the collaboration and development of economic projects between indigenous and non-indigenous.
  3. Have an open mind and commit to actively participating in the program from beginning to end.
  4. Thanks to the generous support of our partners, this program is offered free of charge.
  5. Participants are responsible for their transport, meals and accommodation (outside of the program).

A UNIQUE TRAINING EXPERIENCE BASED ON A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH

Our high-level programs aim to enhance the skills of current and future First Nations leaders. In so doing, this forward-looking approach will boost and enrich First Nations’ economic successes.

FNEE will offer participants an immersive experience that is true to First Nations’ traditional values of sustainability and the circular economy.

Economic reconciliation

OBJECTIVES

Our programs will give you the tools to:

  • Embrace and utilize a collaboration-based leadership mindset.
  • Focus on sustainable development within your communities.
  • Adopt an open, innovation-oriented and future-focused leadership practice, rooted in your values.

A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE

The immersive experience in our programs features a range of activities, including:

  • Receptions
  • Dinner conferences
  • Inspiring testimonials
  • Discussion panels
  • Visits to organizations
  • Traditional ceremonies
  • Sharing circles
  • Participant feedback
  • Leadership challenges
  • And more!

OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO:

FOSTER

Better management and business practices within communities.

CULTIVATE

Leadership based on a collaborative mindset.

EMPOWER

Participants with tools to stimulate and enhance business success and management of services.

SPECIAL FEATURES

SPECIAL FEATURES

  • Trainers from the academic and business worlds
  • Training delivered by HEC Montréal teachers in tandem with First Nations trainers
  • Learning methods based on real-life cases that are directly transferable to an organizational setting
  • Unique content developed collaboratively by HEC Montréal and First Nations, inspired by existing high-level programs
  • Programs jointly developed and taught in line with your values
  • Eligibility for university-level certification

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