School of Community Government Courses

This module has information about the responsibilities of councillors and the chief. It discusses the importance of working together and with First Nation members. It gives an overview of some tools that council uses to fulfil their responsibilities.

This module is one of a series of six about First Nations governance.

This course describes the roles of elected leaders, the important relationships councillors have, and to enhance your understanding of what is needed to be a successful leader and a member of the council.

Start Date: Anytime

Type: Self Directed Online

Location: Online

This course is intended to help Senior Administrative Officers in day-to-day operations, as well as helping out community government staff and the community.

Start Date: Anytime

Duration: Go at your own pace

Type: Self Directed Online

Location: Online

This module looks at how First Nation and Municipal Governments are different and how they are the same. It will consider citizen rights, legislation and authority, focus of programs and services, economic development, public health, elections, council structure, public safety, recreation, culture, language, education and wellness, and funding sources.

Start Date: Start anytime

Completion Date: Go at your own pace

Course Type: Self-Directed online

Location: Online

In this series of videotaped lectures, long-time NWT lawyer, Ed Gullberg, discusses such topics as: codes of ethics, codes of conduct, conflicts of interest, confidential information, common law responsibilities, statutory responsibilities, fiduciary obligations, and the oath of office.