Indigenous Evaluation Frameworks - Online

Summary

Indigenous perspectives on evaluation where we  will tap into old ways and new ways of approaching a previously colonial space.

Overview

The ability to design, direct, and benefit from evaluation practice is an inherent right. Indigenous People have been evaluating since time in memorial. Today, evaluation as a tool can support Indigenous practices and inform the design of programs and projects. Evaluation is a mechanism for amplifying the collective of Indigenous voices.  

Following Right Relations and the Wise Practices leadership and governance model, this program explores how accountable leaders act as stewards of a vision, uniting good governance and ethical practices while honoring their identity and culture. Indigenous Evaluation Frameworks will provide leaders a foundational space for thinking outside of the status quo and skills and tools to implement and assess community driven change that reflects community values and cultural practices. 

Please note, this introductory program does not count as credit towards the Certificate of Indigenous Leadership, Governance, and Management Excellence.

What does the program offer?

Indigenous Evaluation Frameworks is a comprehensive program for leaders and technicians to understand evaluation, as well as the use of evaluation tools and assessment processes designed to support community change and growth.  

Participants will uncover the roots of Indigenous evaluation practices and include these in their own processes, as well as gain an understanding of the history and context of western evaluation.  Through information sharing, lectures, and evaluation exercises, participants will learn to create an evaluation framework that reflects their community or organization, in a creative space. They will also learn to bring reflective leadership practice to their work and well-being. 

Who should register?

This is a space for Indigenous community leaders and practioners to builds a community of practice while learning and designing Indigenous Evaluation Frameworks.

Anyone interested in conducting evaluations, managing programs, and/or applying Wise Practices Leadership will benefit from this program, including: 

•    Indigenous leaders, Indigenous administrators, Indigenous senior management, and those involved in program design and delivery
•    Indigenous evaluation students
•    First Nations, Inuit, and Métis regional or tribal evaluators
•    Consultants who work closely with Indigenous nations and organizations
•    Indigenous Cultural organizations and non-profit leaders
•    Indigenous government leaders 
•    Indigenous provincial and federal policy analysts and evaluators

Please note: this program prioritizes Indigenous learners, and those working with Indigenous communities and organizations.  Note that in the event of high demand for the program, priority may be given to these learners.