Past Events

  • Jan 15

    Budgeting Basics with Excel ( Jan 15, 2025 ~ Jan 17, 2025 )

    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM AFOA Alberta Learning Center, Enoch Cree Nation

    Essentials of Budgeting with Excel - start with basic Excel skills with more advanced topics in Excel over the session. The focus will be on understanding the essentials of budgeting and forecasting techniques along with Excel functions.

    Essentials of Budgeting with Excel - start with basic Excel skills with more advanced topics in Excel over the session. The focus will be on understanding budgeting and forecasting methods. Â...Read More

  • Oct 29

    Introduction to Excel ( Oct 29, 2024 ~ Nov 01, 2024 )

    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM AFOA Alberta Learning Center, Enoch Cree First Nation

    This Excel course is designed for beginners with limited or no experience with Excel.

    Introduction to  Excel - start with basic Excel skills and learn more advanced Excel topics over the session. Basic functionality, including saving files, navigation, and basic formula creatio...Read More

  • Aug 19

    Introduction to Accounting ( Aug 19, 2024 ~ Aug 22, 2024 )

    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM AFOA Alberta Learning Center, Enoch Cree Nation

    Introduction to Accounting, AFOA AB Learning Center, Enoch, AB. This 4-day accounting course is designed  for those working in the accounting area who need a refresher or greater understanding of the overall accounting process and for managers and senior

    Introduction to Accounting, AFOA AB Learning Center, Enoch, AB. This 4-day accounting course is designed for those working in the accounting area who need a refresher or greater understand...Read More

  • Jul 03

    Budgeting Basics with Excel ( Jul 03, 2024 )

    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM AFOA Alberta Learning Center, Enoch

    Essentials of Budgeting with Excel - start with basic Excel skills with more advanced topics in Excel over the session. The focus will be on understanding the essentials of budgeting and forecasting techniques along with Excel functions.

    Essentials of Budgeting with Excel - start with basic Excel skills with more advanced topics in Excel over the session. The focus will be on understanding budgeting and forecasting methods. Â...Read More

  • Feb 12

    Introduction to Accounting ( Feb 12, 2024 )

    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM AFOA Alberta Learning Center

    Introduction to Accounting, AFOA AB Learning Center, Enoch, AB. This 4-day accounting course is designed  for those working in the accounting area who need a refresher or greater understanding of the overall accounting process and for managers and senior

    Introduction to Accounting, AFOA AB Learning Center, Enoch, AB. This 4-day accounting course is designed  for those working in the accounting area who need a refresher or greater understa...Read More

  • Nov 13

    AGM and Governance Conference ( Nov 13, 2023 ~ Nov 14, 2023 )

    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM River Cree Resort

    21st Annual AGM and Governance Conference - The governance conference will provide relevant and timely governance, finance and management information to help Indigenous organizations succeed in a changing environment.

    The 21st Annual AGM and Governance Conference will focus on relevant and timely governance, finance and management information to help Indigenous organizations succeed in volatile, complex and ch...Read More

  • Mar 27

    Conflict Management - Management Essentials ( Mar 27, 2023 ~ Mar 30, 2023 )

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM AFOA Ab Learning Center, Enoch Cree First Nation

    Learn the essentials of conflict management including issues associated with lateral violence in the workplace.

    Conflict Management - Management Essentials -  The focus will be on understanding the fundamentals of conflict management and developing tools and strategies to address these challenges. Topics ...Read More

  • Mar 21

    AGM and Governance Conference ( Mar 21, 2023 ~ Mar 22, 2023 )

    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Grey Eagle Resort, Tsuut'ina Nation, Alberta

    20th Annual AGM and Governance Conference - The governance conference will focus on providing relevant and timely governance, finance and management information to help Indigenous organizations' succeed in a changing environment.

    The 20th Annual AGM and Governance Conference will focus on relevant and timely governance, finance and management information to help Indigenous organizations succeed in volatile, complex and cha...Read More

  • Feb 21

    Effective Change - Managing People and Processes ( Feb 21, 2023 )

    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM AFOA Learning Center, Enoch Cree First Nation

    Essential skills in managing change within an Indigenous organization.

    Effective Change- People and Processes -  The focus will be on understanding the essentials of managing change in your organization, including processes and people. A basic template will be deve...Read More

  • Jan 27

    Bachelor of Commerce - Critical Thinking - Phil 252 ( Jan 27, 2023 ~ Mar 26, 2023 )

    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM AFOA Learning Center, Enoch Cree First Nation

    Critical Thinking is designed to improve a student's ability to analyze and evaluate the kinds of arguments and theories.

    This is a three-credit course in critical thinking is designed to improve a student's ability to analyze and evaluate common arguments and theories and is offered through AFOA Alberta and Athaba...Read More

  • Nov 21

    Budgeting Basics Using Excel -Technical Skills ( Nov 21, 2022 ~ Nov 23, 2022 )

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM AFOA Learning Center -Enoch Cree First Nation

    Budgeting Basics with Excel - start with basic Excel skills with more advanced topics in Excel over the session. The focus will be on understanding the basics of budgeting and simple forecasting along with Excel functions.

    Budgeting Basics with Excel - start with basic Excel skills with more advanced topics in Excel over the session. The focus will be on understanding the basics of budgeting and simple forecastin...Read More

  • Jul 13

    Effective Proposal Writing ( Jul 13, 2022 ~ Jul 15, 2022 )

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM AFOA Alberta Learning Center, Enoch

    Effective Proposal Writing

    Effective Proposal Writing, July 13-15, 2022. This three-day course focuses on effective proposal writing.  Effective proposal writing increases the opportunity to secure funding for your communi...Read More

  • Mar 19

    18th Annual General Meeting ( Mar 19, 2021 )

    11:00 AM - 11:59 AM Teleconference

    18th Annual General Meeting

    The AGM will be from 11:00 am until 12 Noon on March 19th for AFOA Alberta registered members. There is no cost for members. The meeting will be conducted virtually. Please find AGM documents, in...Read More

  • Mar 27

    Bachelor of Commerce - Introduction to Indigenous Business ( Mar 27, 2020 ~ Mar 29, 2020 )

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM AFOA Alberta Enoch Learning Center

    This is a three-credit, introductory course to Indigenous business is designed to provide students with an understanding of the unique context in which business and organizations operate with the Indigenous community, socially, economically and legally.

    This is a three credit course in Indigenous business is designed to provide students with the an understanding of the unique context in which Indigenous business and organizations operate, offered...Read More

  • Jan 28

    Governance Conference and AGM ( Jan 28, 2020 ~ Jan 29, 2020 )

    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Enoch, River Cree Resort and Casino

    17th Annual Governance Conference and AGM - The governance conference will focus on providing relevant and timely governance, finance and management information to help Indigenous organizations' succeed in an ever-changing environment.

     

    The 17th Annual Governance Conference and AGM will focus on providing timely information on governance, finance and management, to help your community succeed. The session will includ...Read More

  • Jan 28

    17th Annual General Meeting ( Jan 28, 2020 )

    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM River Cree Resort and Casino

    17th Annual General Meeting for AFOA Alberta members only.

    The AGM will be from 10:00 am until 12 Noon on January 28th for AFOA Alberta registered members. There is no cost for members. Lunch is provided after the AGM has concluded. Please register here i...Read More

  • Oct 04

    Bachelor of Commerce Progam - Statistics for Business Economics ( Oct 04, 2019 )

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM AFOA Alberta Learning Center, Enoch Cree First Nation

    This is a three-credit, introductory course in statistics designed to provide students with the basic concepts and methods of statistical analysis. The course and the textbook are tailored to meet the needs of students in administrative studies.

    This is a three credit course in statistics designed to provide students with the basic concepts and methods of statistical analysis, offered through AFOA Alberta and Athabasca University. This is...Read More

  • Sep 26

    Returning to the Circle - Indigenous Learners Gathering ( Sep 26, 2019 )

    9:00 AM - 2:00 PM River Cree Resort and Casino, Enoch Cree Nation

    Post-secondary learners, administrators and instructors are invited to share indigenous culture and understanding.

    This program will combine lectures, activities, case studies and round table discussions to contextualize the learners' academic studies and to foster a supportive environment of peers and to pro...Read More

  • Feb 28

    First Nations Financial Management Board Information Session ( Feb 28, 2019 )

    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM AFOA Alberta Learning Center, Suite 201 21557 Chief Lapotac Blvd., Enoch, AB

    Understand how FMB can help your community with free resources, benefits of Financial Administrative Law and ten year grant update.

    This session hosted by AFOA AB and AFOA BC, brings FMB to Alberta to help you understand the benefits of a Financial Administrative Law, how you can borrow money at lower rates as well as an updat...Read More

  • Feb 01

    Bachelor of Commerce - Introductory Quantitative Skills for Business ( Feb 01, 2019 ~ Feb 03, 2019 )

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM AFOA Alberta Learning Center, Enoch, Alberta

    AFOA Alberta and Athabasca University Bachelor of Commerce Collaboration - Business Math Skills

    Students planning to study Accounting, Management Science, Finance, Economics, and Marketing will need a solid background of mathematical skills in order to understand, analyze, and solve the type...Read More

  • Jan 28

    Introduction to Accounting ( Jan 28, 2019 ~ Jan 31, 2019 )

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM AFOA Alberta ALC

    Non-Credit Introduction to Accounting

    Introduction to Accounting, AFOA AB Learning Center, Enoch, AB. This 4 d...Read More

  • Dec 11

    AGM and Governance Conference ( Dec 11, 2018 )

    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM River Cree Resort and Casino

    16th Annual AGM and Governance Conference - The governance conference will focus on providing relevant and timely governance, finance and management information to help Indigenous organizations' succeed in a changing environment.

    The 16th Annual AGM and Governance Conference will focus on providing timely information on governance, finance and management, to help your community succeed. The session will include breakfast a...Read More

  • Nov 05

    Introduction to Accounting ( Nov 05, 2018 ~ Nov 08, 2018 )

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM AFOA Alberta Learning Center

    Non-Credit Introduction to Accounting

    Introduction to Accounting, AFOA AB Learning Center, Edmonton, AB. This 4 day accounting course is designed  for those working in the accounting area who need a refresher or greater understandin...Read More

  • Nov 02

    Returning to the Circle - Indigenous Learners Gathering ( Nov 02, 2018 ~ Nov 03, 2018 )

    12:00 AM - 3:00 PM Grey Eagle Resort, Tsuut'ina Nation

    Post-secondary learners, administrators and instructors are invited to share indigenous culture and understanding.

    This program will combine lectures, activities, case studies and round table discussions to contextualize the learners' academic studies and to foster a supportive environment of peers and to pro...Read More

  • Oct 17

    Technical Skills - Intermediate Excel ( Oct 17, 2018 ~ Oct 19, 2018 )

    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM AFOA Alberta Learning Center, #205, 2920 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton

    Technical Skills - Intermediate Excel. This course will focus on functions, pivot tables, data imports and other intermediate skills. Registration is now closed.

    Techncial Skills Workshop - Intermediate Excel - enhance your basic Excel skills with more advanced topics in Excel. Use of functions, formulae, naming ranges and pivot tables as well as skills to...Read More

  • Sep 14

    Athabasca University and AFOA Alberta Management Program - Introduction to Marketing ( Sep 14, 2018 )

    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM AFOA Alberta Learning Center, #205, 2929 Calgary Trail, NW, Edmonton

    This course is part of the bridge program (formerly CAFM Program) and Bachelor of Commerce program offered in collaboration with the Athabasca University. This course is the Introduction to Marketing.

    This program is a collaboration between AFOA Alberta and Athabasca University. The course is a required course for the bachelor program. The course will be conducted online and in-person, Septembe...Read More

  • Mar 23

    Indigenous Learners Gathering - Learners (Students Only) - Pre-Registration ( Mar 23, 2018 ~ Mar 25, 2018 )

    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Marriott at River Cree Resort, Enoch Alberta

    This three-day program is a unique gathering of indigenous post-secondary institution learners, post-secondary institution instructors and administrators to learn, share and understand collectively. Learners only.

    This program will combine lectures, focus groups and case studies to contextualize the learners' academic studies and to foster a supportive environment of peers and to provide tools to help ensur...Read More

  • Mar 23

    Indigenous Learners Gathering - Post Secondary Institutions (Instructors, Administrators, Representatives) ( Mar 23, 2018 ~ Mar 25, 2018 )

    12:00 AM - 7:00 PM Marriott at River Cree, Enoch First Nation, Alberta

    This unique program will give post secondary institutions the opportunity to attend focus groups, highlight their indigenous supports, learn from both students, peers and community traditional knowledge holders.

    This unique program brings post secondary institutions, indigenous students and traditional knowledge keepers together to share learning and best practices. Instructors, administrators and indigen...Read More

  • Feb 27

    Proposal Writing Workshop ( Feb 27, 2018 ~ Mar 02, 2018 )

    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Four day course on effective proposal writing. Participants will create a complete proposal during the session.

    This four-day course focuses on effective proposal writing.  Effective proposal writing increases the opportunity to secure funding for your community. This will help you realize organization's ...Read More

  • Feb 23

    Introduction to Management, Credit Program ( Feb 23, 2018 )

    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM SAIT Campus, Calgary

    Full credit course in Introduction to Business. This program is a continuation of the Certificate program focusing on meeting the educational requirements for the diploma in business.

    Mngt 200 - Introduction to Business - This 3 credit course will provide you with the tools to understand business functions including; management, human resources, marketing and finance. You will ...Read More

  • Jan 22

    Excel Novice to Intermediate ( Jan 22, 2018 ~ Jan 24, 2018 )

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM AFOA AB Learning Center; 205 2920 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton

    Novice to intermediate Excel; learn basic functionality and then be introduced to intermediate functions.

    Novice to Intermediate Excel - start with basic Excel skills with learn more advanced topics in Excel over the session. Basic functionality, including saving files, navigation, basic formula c...Read More

  • Dec 07

    15th AGM and Governance Conference ( Dec 07, 2017 ~ Dec 08, 2017 )

    11:59 AM - 4:00 PM Marriott at River Cree, Enoch, AB

    15th Annual AGM and Governance Conference - The governance conference will focus on using data in performance measurement, safeguarding and establishing ownership over data and protecting your electronic information.

    The 15th Annual AGM and Governance Conference will focus on using data in performance measurment and management, as well as safeguarding and establishing ownership over data as well as protecing y...Read More

  • Nov 29

    Proposal Writing Workshop - General Management ( Nov 29, 2017 ~ Nov 30, 2017 )

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM AFOA AB Learning Center, #205, 2920 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton, AB

    This two day general management workshop focuses on developing skills to write impactful and effective proposals..

    This two day course focuses on effective proposal writing.  Effective proposal writing increases the opportunity to secure funding for your community. This will help you realize organization's go...Read More

  • Oct 23

    Introduction to Accounting ( Oct 23, 2017 ~ Oct 26, 2017 )

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM #205, 2920 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton, Alberta

    Introduction to the fundamentals of accounting.

    Introduction to Accounting, AFOA AB Learning Center, Edmonton, AB. This 4 day accounting course is designed  for those working in the accounting area who need a refresher or greater understandin...Read More

  • Jul 24

    Treaty 8 Chief and Council Program ( Jul 24, 2017 ~ Jul 26, 2017 )

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Marriott at River Cree, Enoch, AB

    This session has been postponed. Treaty 8 Chief and Council Program. This program is restricted to members of Treaty 8, Chief and Council or their designates.

    Executive-training developed for Chief and Council in the fundamentals of investing, typical returns for common investments, community change management, effective negotiating and persuasion and...Read More

  • Jun 27

    Comprehensive Community Planning Workshop ( Jun 27, 2017 ~ Jun 29, 2017 )

    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Marriott at River Cree, Enoch, AB

    Comprehensive Community Planning Workshop - this three day course will introduce you to principles and practices of comprehensive community planning for your First Nation.

    Comprehensive community planning workshop - this three day course will introduce you to principles and practices of comprehensive community planning for your First Nation. The workshop will provid...Read More

  • Jun 16

    Mutual Accountability ( Jun 16, 2017 )

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Tsuut 'ina, Grey Eagle Resort

    One day session on mutual accountability and transparency. Registration is limited to those receiving a letter from AFOA Alberta. Please make sure you register for the correct date and location.

    This one day session will address a number of key questions:

    How would you define the current federal governments accountability to First Nations? What are your thoughts on how FN’s ...Read More

  • Jun 15

    Mutual Accountability ( Jun 15, 2017 )

    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Calgary, AB, (Venue TBA)

    One day session on mutual accountability and transparency. Registration is limited to those receiving a letter from AFOA Alberta. Please make sure you register for the correct date and location.

    This one day session will address a number of key questions:

    How would you define the current federal governments accountability to First Nations?

    What are your thou...Read More

  • Jun 14

    Mutual Accountability ( Jun 14, 2017 )

    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Siksika, AB

    One day session on mutual accountability and transparency. Registration is limited to those receiving a letter from AFOA Alberta. Please make sure you register for the correct date and location.

    This one day session will address a number of key questions:

    How would you define the current federal governments accountability to First Nations?

    What are your thou...Read More

  • Jun 13

    Mutual Accountability ( Jun 13, 2017 )

    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Marriott at River Cree, Enoch, AB

    One day session on mutual accountability and transparency. Registration is limited to those receiving a letter from AFOA Alberta. Please make sure you register for the correct date and location.

    This one day session will address a number of key questions:

    How would you define the current federal governments accountability to First Nations?

    What are your thou...Read More

  • Jun 12

    Mutual Accountability Session ( Jun 12, 2017 )

    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Marriott at River Cree, Enoch AB

    Session full. One day session on mutual accountability and transparency. Registration is limited to those receiving a letter from AFOA Alberta. Please make sure you register for the correct date and location. Registrations closed.

    This one day session will address a number of key questions:

    How would you define the current federal governments accountability to First Nations?

    What are your thou...Read More

  • May 25

    Auditors' Roundtable ( May 25, 2017 )

    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Marrriott at River Cree Resort and Casino, Enoch, AB

    Auditors' Roundtable one day session on issues related to financial audit reporting process, pre-and post-audit. Registration is limited to those who have received a letter from AFOA Alberta.

    The participants will also have an opportunity to identify issues and concerns from their perspective, as well as processes they have found to be effective that may be utilized by others.  Breakf...Read More

  • May 01

    Leading People and Investing to Build Sustainable Communities - Harvard Business School Certificate Program ( May 01, 2017 ~ May 05, 2017 )

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Harvard Business School, Harvard University Campus, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

    This four-day program provides the participant with the opportunity to view community investments in a broader context.

    This four-day program, delivered by the Harvard School of Business - Executive Education,  provides the participant with the opportunity to view community investments in a broader context. While ...Read More

  • Mar 27

    Fiscal Institute - Issue Management and Crisis Communication Strategies ( Mar 27, 2017 ~ Mar 30, 2017 )

    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Hyatt Place - 9576 Jasper Avenue NW, Edmonton

    Issue Management and Crisis Communication Strategies

    This course is designed for those who are engaged with the media either directly or indirectly. Content will include issue management, responding to media requests and on air interviews, as well a...Read More

  • Mar 27

    Fiscal Institute - Challenging Conversations - Communicating through Conflict ( Mar 27, 2017 ~ Mar 30, 2017 )

    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Hyatt Place - 9576 Jasper Avenue NW - Edmonton

    Challenging Conversations - Communicating through Conflict

    This course teaches you how to communicate through conflict. Conflict occurs at home and at the workplace. The focus of this workshop is to help you maintain communication during periods of confl...Read More

  • Mar 06

    Conflict Management Level 1 and 2 ( Mar 06, 2017 ~ Mar 08, 2017 )

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Marriott at River Cree, Enoch, AB.

    This is an essential course for anyone dealing with the public, or in supervisory, management and leadership roles.

    Conflcit Resolution Levels 1 and 2, March 6-8, Marriott at River Cree, Enoch, AB. This session will focus on engaging in conflict management and the focus for this course is practice and skill dev...Read More

  • Jan 31

    Performance Appraisals - General Mangement Workshop (Jan 31, 2017 ~ Feb 03, 2017) ( Jan 31, 2017 )

    9:00 AM Enoch, AB

    This workshop is designed to introduce you to the essentials of performance measurement and to introduce you to various tools used in performance appraisal systems, as well as the various uses of performance appraisal approaches in performance development

    Performance Appraisals are a cornerstone of effective supervision and management. Performance Appraisals link the individuals' performance to the organizations goals and provides a te...Read More

  • Nov 03

    14th AGM and Governance Conference - (Nov 03,2016) ( Nov 03, 2016 )

    8:30 AM Enoch, AB.

    Sessions will focus on management, governance and administration topics. This year's conference will include speakers on cyber-security, protecting the Nation's assets from cyber-threats as well as common scams, protecting yourself from identity theft and

    Sessions will focus on management, governance and administration topics. This year's conference will include speakers on cyber-security, protecting the Nation's assets from cyber-threats as well a...Read More

  • Oct 20

    Accounting 215 and 255 - Full Credit - Pre-application - (Oct 20,2016) ( Oct 20, 2016 )

    The program will be conducted over a 5 month period, with instruction one full week per month.

    Introductory Financial Accounting is a university level course that qualifies for both the CPA and CAFM professional designations. The course is offered jointly by the Southern Alberta Institute ...Read More

  • Oct 06

    Pre-Engagement Sessions - INAC Sponsored - Enoch, AB (Oct 06, 2016 ~ Oct 07, 2016) ( Oct 06, 2016 )

    Enoch, AB

    This series of facilitated discussion will form the basis for future engagement sessions and will focus on the reform of First Nation relationships and programs.

    This series of facilitated discussion will form the basis for future engagement sessions and will focus on the reform of First Nation relationships and programs.

    Participants must be sel...Read More

  • Oct 05

    Descheneaux Decision & Discussion - 1 day only, Enoch, AB ( Oct 05, 2016 )

    Enoch, AB

    If you are also attending the Pre-engagement session on housing, infrastructure, water and waste water please register under the pre-engagement session.

    Please register for this event if you are only attending on October 05, 2016. This is to discuss the Desheneaux Decision. The session will be presented by INAC and moderated by AFOA Alberta.

    ...Read More

  • Aug 23

    Introduction to Accounting, Enoch, AB (Aug 22, 2016 ~ Aug 25, 2016) ( Aug 23, 2016 )

    Enoch, AB

    The course is based on material developed by a leading Canadian business school.

    Introduction to Accounting, Marriott at River Cree, Enoch, AB. This 4 day accounting course is designed  for those working in the accounting area who need a refresher or greater understanding of...Read More