About Indigenous Leadership at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Banff Centre’s Indigenous Leadership programs provide leaders an opportunity to gain a better understanding of how to establish a strategic direction for their communities and organizations and implement that plan through focused efforts and measured performance. Our programs integrate the power of art and the wisdom of Indigenous practice, within the extraordinary beauty of Banff National Park on Treaty 7 Territory. Programs prepare leaders and participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to run effective organizations and build communities with sustainable economies. With investment in their professional development, community leaders and participants will have additional knowledge and tools to achieve incredible change and growth.
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Indigenous Leadership Programs
Please visit our website to learn more about our upcoming offerings.
- Wise Practices in Indigenous Leadership
- Calling Our Spirits Home: Indigenous Women in Leadership
- Inherent Right to Indigenous Governance
- Braiding Strands: Related-world Strategic Planning
- Establishing Indigenous Institutions of Governance
- Leading Teams: Governance for Indigenous Councils and Boards
- Project Management for Indigenous Organizations
- Indigenous Evaluation Frameworks
- Negotiation Skills Training
- Indigenous Business and Economic Development
- Dreaming Forward: Exploring Pathways to Child Welfare Jurisdiction*
- Truth and Reconciliation Through Right Relations*
*non-certificate program
Certificate of Indigenous Leadership, Governance, and Management Excellence
To recognize a commitment to continued education, Banff Centre awards the Certificate of Indigenous Leadership, Governance, and Management excellence to individuals who successfully complete one program from each of the 7 Wise Practice Elements. This certificate is strategically focused on building your capacity to assist your community and organization in moving forward into the era of self-determination and successful community development.
How to Register
Interested in attending an Indigenous Leadership program at Banff Centre? Please visit our website and subscribe to the Indigenous Leadership e-newsletter to learn more about our upcoming offerings.
To register, please proceed to the program page online that you are interested in attending and click the ‘Register Now’ button to complete the form and funding application if applicable. Should you have any questions about your learning journey, please email us at leadership@banffcentre.ca
The Seven Elements of Wise Practices
Join Banff Centre’s program director of Indigenous Leadership as he explains the wise practices approach to Indigenous community development.
“I have always believed since day one that Banff Centre is a place of sacred learning. I have knowing that others will benefit as well.”
– Trina Daniels, Stoney Nakoda First Nation, AB
“One day I will be the leader for my community, and this [program] has added tools to help my community.”
– Hank Adams, Stswecem’c Xgattem First Nation, BC
“Banff Centre is an amazing space where amazing people gather to share, learn and grow.”
– Cheryl Recollet, Wahnapitae First Nation, ON
Indigenous Arts Programs
Rigorous, transformative programs for Indigenous artists, inspired by Banff’s unique power of place. Informed by Indigenous cultures and worldviews, we offer programs in all disciplines for emerging and established Indigenous artists. Through outstanding performances, concerts, residencies, presentations, workshops, talks and exhibitions, Indigenous Arts contributes to strong and vibrant Indigenous artistic communities in Canada and around the globe.