The Carrier Sekani Tribal Council (CSTC) has developed a First Nations Referrals Officer Training Program (ROTP) that is focused on assisting First Nations with building capacity to manage referrals and consultation requests regarding natural resource management projects. The ROTP has been designed for First Nations technical and leadership staff working for First Nations governments. Participants of the ROTP should meet the following criteria:
- Be willing to participate, learn and provide constructive feedback into the training program;
- Be able to participate in a respectful and supportive learning environment;
- Be able to participate for the full 5 days; No pre-paid travel is available. All travel must be covered by participants, and is reimbursable by CSTC (if applicable), according to CSTC travel rates;
- Have some experience in working for a First Nation or Tribal Council/Association;
- Grade 12 is encouraged but not required.
This 5-day program will cover the basics on why referrals and consultation management is needed in First Nations communities. Students will also leave with an improved understanding of office and information management, natural resource management 101, communication and analytical skills, basic mapping skills, and decision-making processes.
Please contact Jaime Sanchez for more information about the ROTP (rotp@cstc.bc.ca).
The ROTP will cover the following material:
DAY 1
1-1 Introduction to the Program
1-2 Canadian Law 101
1-3 Understanding the Political and Legal Landscape
1-4 Understanding Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC)
1-5 Key Terms and Concepts
1-6 Day 1 Summary
DAY 2
2-1 Understanding the Federal and Provincial Systems
2-2 Understanding Provincial Referral Process
2-3 What is a Referral?
2-4 The Job of the Referrals Officer
2-5 Referrals Officers Job Description
2-6 Day 2 Summary
DAY 3
3-1 Referrals Officer Job Description – Assignment Debrief
3-2 Natural Resource Management 101
3-3 Understanding Decision-Making Frameworks
3-4 Day 3 summary
Day 4
4-1 Communication Skills
4-2 Informing Decision-Making Process Development
4-3 Referrals Technologies
4-4 Day 4 Summary
Day 5
5-1 Processing Referrals
5-2 Overview Summary of the Course Content
5-3 Conclusion and Summary
Participants that complete the ROTP will be issued a Certificate of Completion issued by the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council. Former successful participants include:
- Bev Boersen – Saik’uz First Nation
- Dolly Abraham – Takla Lake First Nation
- Dwayne Martin – Nak’azdli Whut’en
- Elton Louie – Stellat’en First Nation
- Jeanette West – Takla Lake First Nation
- Johnathan Shearer – Stellat’en First Nation
- Kimberly Johnnie – Tl’azt’en Nation
- Lily French – Takla Lake First Nation
- Anita Williams – Takla Lake First Nation
- Clayton George – Stellat’en First Nation
- Ken Solonas – McLeod Lake Indian Band
- Mirian Louie – Nadleh Whut’en
- Sylvia Jack – Nak’azdli Whut’en
- Kirk Julius Nooski – Nadleh Whut’en
- Pamela Heron – Stellat’en First Nation
- Valerie Ketl- Stellat’en First Nation
- Art Erickson – Yechooche
- Robyn Young – Nak’azdli Whut’en
- Charmaign Moise – Nak’azdli Whut’en
- Luke Johnny – Esdilagh First Nation
- Perry Johnny – Esdilagh First Nation
- Vanessa Joseph – Yechooche
- Janice Billy – Lillooet Tribal Council
- Andrew Meshue – Northern Sushwap Tribal Council
- Lesley Riley – Lillooet Tribal Council
- Nick Aaron Erickson – Lake Babine Nation
- Laura Vansomer – Wet’suweten First Nation
- Jesse Ogen – Wet’suweten First Nation
- Nicole Ogen – Wet’suweten First Nation
- Angelica Tom – Wet’suweten First Nation
- Victor Austin Sr. – Hagwilget Village Council
- Amber Weir – SXFN
- Kelan Paul – SXFN
- Larissa Grant – Musqueam
- Clarke Sparrow – Musqueam
- Ruth Speck – Musqueam
- Nalaine Morin – Citxw Nlakapamux Assembly
- Tamlyn Botel – Citxw Nlakapamux Assembly
- Alicia Giesbrecht – Leq’a:mel First Nations
- Lydia Prince – Musqueam
- Josephine Kelly – Sumas First Nation
- J.Luke Pike – People of the river
- Sue Lizotte – Kwikwetlem
- Lynn Doolan – Kwikwetlem
- Robert Luggi Jr – Wet’suwe’ten First Nation
- Ryan Tibbetts – Burns Lake Band
- John Sam – Nak’azdli Whut’en
- Sharon Palmantier – Esdilagh First Nation
- Clinton Palmantier – Esdilagh First Nation
- Kirby Johnnie – Carrier Sekani Tribal Council
- Jolene Rendolic – Lilloett
- Deborah Prince – Nak’azdli Whut’en
- Jordan Buzas – Lheidli Tenneh
- Benjie Alexis – Saik’uz First Nation
- Rebecca Broadbent – Nadleh Whut’en
- Deana Ketl- Nadleh Whut’en
- Beverly Ketl- Nadleh Whut’en
- Ahsley Heathcliff – Nadleh Whut’en
- Jermain Brigham – Nadleh Whut’en
- Tara Hill -Nadleh Whut’en
- Peter Peters – Nadleh Whut’en
- Sandra Nooski – Nadleh Whut’en
- Mark Nooski – Nadleh Whut’en
- Casey Holmes – Nicola Tribal Council
- Jeannette McCauley – Nicola Tribal Council
- Sharon Stone – Nicola Tribal Council
- Daryl Sulin – Alkatcho
- Aaron McMillan – Kitselas
- Mike Gouchie – Lheidli T’enneh
- Noel Argueta – Kitselas
- Teena Sellars – Soda Creek
- Natasha Paul – Lheidli T’enneh
- Cora McIntosh – Saikuz First Nation
- Brent Fox – Half-way River
- Bernice Lilly – Half-way River
- Georgina Yahey – Blueberry First Nation
- Grant Appaw – Blueberry First Nation
- Cynthia Burke – Fort Nelson First Nation
- Joshua Collins – McLeod Lake First Nation
- Fernie Garbitt – Saulteau First Nation
- Laura Webb – West Moberly First Nations
- Kahsha Patterson – Kahsha Patterson
- Louise Knott – Saulteau First Nation
Congratulations to all!