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Program Information

Introductory Wise Practices in Indigenous Leadership - Online

Dates

Registration deadline: February 4, 2025

Program dates: March 16 – 21, 2025

Overview

Dreaming Forward is a concept that involves envisioning and planning for the future. It refers to setting goals, ambitions and aspirations for the future and actively working towards making them a reality. This program uses the concept of Dreaming Forward to encourage individuals to think beyond their current circumstances and challenges to create a vision for a better future for Indigenous children, families, and communities. 

Dreaming Forward: Exploring Pathways to Child Welfare Jurisdiction invites a diverse group of participants for learning and discussion focused on Indigenous child welfare. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding Indigenous child and family well-being and acquire practical tools, resources, and strategies to effect positive change for their communities. Join us for transformative learning, collaboration, and inspiration as we Dream Forward. 

Description

This program creates a space for open dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and collaborative problem-solving, where traditional Indigenous perspectives and emergent approaches to child welfare jurisdiction will be explored. Deep learning and skill development will be fostered through story telling, presentations, interactive workshops and group discussions.

With guidance from the Elder, participants will share traditional and spiritual wisdom while connecting with the land and cultural teachings.

By grounding themselves in Indigenous cultural practices, participants will explore a range of topics, including: 

  • Dreaming new possibilities. 
  • Current child welfare landscape. 
  • Exploring pathways to exercise jurisdiction. 
  • Planning, community engagement, and capacity building.
  • Introduction to law-making.

 

This program does not count towards a Certificate of Indigenous Leadership, Governance, and Management Excellence

 

Eligibility

This program is intended for those individuals or advisors who are: 

  • responsible for visioning, developing, negotiating, leading, governing, and/or implementing the future of well-being for Indigenous children and their families wherever they live. 
  • seeking to explore opportunities and options for exercising jurisdiction in child and family well-being.
  • child and family wellbeing- centered.
  • building stronger, healthier, and more resilient children and families.
     

Priority is give to Indigenous learners and those working for Indigenous communities and organizations. Applicant must be 18+ at the start of the program.

Inclusivity Statement

We welcome applicants of all ages (18+), backgrounds, gender identities and expressions to apply. 

 

 

Itinerary

Participants are required to dedicate approximately 40 hours during the week to this program.

Each day will open with a smudge and teachings and close with a daily wrap-up.

Expectations

  • Complete pre-program assignments (approx. 4 hours)
  • Participate in daily sessions, Sunday through Friday, according to the agenda.
  • Complete homework outside of class time (approx. 2-4 hours)

Program Schedule

  • Starting Sunday, 5:30 pm with dinner
  • Monday to Thursday whole day (includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
  • Finishing Friday, 1:30 pm after lunch

Schedule is subject to change.

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What's Included

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Your program fee includes a single bedroom on the Banff Centre campus for the duration of your program.

Get connected with other participants on campus and focus on your projects while we take care of the day-to-day essentials.

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Using a credit-based system to dine on campus, our flexible meal plans allow you to select meals according to your own needs during your stay. Banff Centre can respond to most dietary requests.

The Full Meal Plan is equivalent to $73 credit per day, equivalent to three meals at our Buffet service.

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Fees & Financial Assistance

Total Fee (includes registration, tuition, meals and accommodation)
$3 460.00
+GST

Application Fee 

$35 application is included in the program fee.

The application fee is non-refundable. 100% of this fee goes towards the cost of administering the application. 

Funding 

Limited funding is available to help some participants with program fees.

  • Funding is available for Indigenous participants or those working for Indigenous communities and organizations.
  • Requests are reviewed based on submission of the Financial Assistance form available in the Student Portal.
  • Funding amounts vary and do not cover 100% of the program fee. Participants should expect to pay a minimum of 25% of the program fee.
  • Participants may be eligible for a maximum of two programs per year.

Information about funding opportunities for Leadership programs can be found here.

Steps to follow

  • Select "Yes" to "I would like to apply for financial assistance" during registration.
  • Log into your Student Portal to complete your funding application form within 48 hours of submitting your initial registration.
  • Timely submission of the funding form is required in order to be considered.

Cancellations 

All participants must pay a confirmation fee of $262.50 within fourteen days of registration. We reserve the right to cancel registrants if payment and confirmation is not received within fourteen days. 

Participants who are awarded financial aid who cancel their registration may be ineligible to receive Banff Centre funding for a period of 12 months.

Registrations are non-transferable and cannot be applied to different programs or used on behalf of other registrants.

More information about our cancellation policy can be found here.

Tax Information

Banff Centre will issue official tax receipts for eligible tuition fees and all financial assistance and awards as required by the Income Tax Act. You will receive a T2202 (Tuition and Enrolment Certificate) for eligible tuition fees paid and a T4A (Statement of Pension, Retirement, Annuity, and Other Income) for applicable financial assistance and awards.

How to Apply

Learn more about the steps to Complete Your Application.

Step 1:

Complete the Online Form

If you have requested financial assistance,please ensure that you log in to your Student Portal within 48 hours of registration, to submit your funding request form.

If you do not require financial assistance, please ensure that you log in to your Student Portal and complete confirmation of attendance and full payment as soon as possible, but no later than 7 days from completing step 1.

Note that non-completion within the timelines stated may result in your place being offered to the waitlist.

Disclaimer

All programs, faculty, dates, fees, and offers of financial assistance are subject to change. Program fee is subject to applicable taxes. Non-refundable fees and deposits will be retained upon cancellation. Any other fees are refunded at the discretion of the Banff Centre. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.

Contact Us

For more information please contact:

Phone
888.255.6327