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First Nations Governance & Public Administration

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Program Overview

The First Nations Governance and Public Administration (FNGPA) Initiative is a unique, cutting-edge, accredited, culturally relevant program transferable towards a diploma or degree at a number of academic institutions. It provides practical, relevant academic tools to senior managers to effectively manage First Nation governments.

Designed to be accessible to working professionals and to allow an integration of education into work and family life, the ten program courses are offered over three years through a combination of in-class and distance education. Long distance students have an option to participate via videoconferencing technology or to travel to the host community. As well, all students have access to academic and writing support as required.

Course delivery is varied and may include a combination of lectures, seminars, group discussions, presentations and guest speakers.

The FNGPA Initiative builds upon the Executive Development Pilot program certificate, which is a partnership between Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, Yukon College and Yukon government. The program was created to bridge the gap between existing educational programs and the needs of self-governing First Nations in Yukon.
 

Required Courses

     
  • FNGA 100: Introduction to Public Administration (3 credits)
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  • FNGA 101: Land Claims and Governance (3 credits)
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  • FNGA 102: Power and Influence (3 credits)
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  • FNGA 103: Accountability and Financial Management (3 credits)
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  • FNGA 104: Community and Economic Development (3 credits)
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  • FNGA 105: Human Resource Management (3 credits)
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  • FNGA 106: Strategic Management (3 credits)
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  • FNGA 107: Public Policy (3 credits)
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  • FNGA 108: Communications (3 credits)
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  • FGNA 109: Intergovernmental Relations (3 credits)
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  • FNAF 103: Accountability and Financial Management (3 credits)
       


 

Admission Requirements

• Grade 12 graduation with English 12 and Math 11 (Applications, Principles, Foundations, or Pre-Calculus); OR
• Mature Student Status with acceptable scores on College Assessments or the GED® test; OR
• acceptance into a related post-secondary program at a comparable level of the FNGPA; OR
• five years of manager-level work experience with four to five pieces of sample writing for eligibility assessment to be conducted by Liberal Arts faculty member

Building upon the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations pilot, we are currently offering a community-based course offering to all Yukon First Nations citizens and government employees. In time, our goal is to offer the certificate program to all interested and qualified students,
 

Transferability

FNGPA courses are transferable at a number of Canadian academic institutions. Please contact the co-ordinator for further information on specific course transfers.

Ancillary Fees

2012-13 Ancillary Fees pdf 21 KB

The First Nations Governance and Public Administration Initiative values and respects self-governing First Nations’ journey towards self-determination.