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Introductory Negotiation Skills Training - Winter 2023

Indigenous Leadership | Online

Program Information

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Overview

Many Indigenous communities and organizations are in negotiations, or are preparing to negotiate, on important issues such as land claims, litigation, self-governance, fiscal arrangements, natural resources, co-management agreements, consultation, and business partnerships. In this online program, participants will unpack foundational concepts in the negotiation process by exploring proven interest-based negotiation terminology and techniques. 

*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?

  • Community and organizational interest and position clarification to determine goals for negotiation outcomes
  • Understand concepts, terminology, and objectives of interest-based negotiations
  • A community- and individual-based approach to planning, participation, and support in the negotiation process
  • How to prepare thoroughly for negotiations and navigate results
  • Best practices for wise decision-making
  • Get expert advice on how to build strengths as a powerful negotiator
  • Improve communication skills with proven techniques to increase clarity and improve outcomes
  • Negotiate with a purpose
  • Learn interactive problem solving and planning exercises
     

This program prioritizes Indigenous learners, and those working for Indigenous communities and organizations. 

Who should register?

  • Indigenous leaders and managers mandated to negotiate on behalf of their communities and organizations;
  • Government negotiators and policy advisors who want to enhance their understanding of Indigenous negotiations environment and context;
  • Private sector parties in negotiation with Indigenous entities and the Crown or municipalities;
  • Lawyers, consultants, and advisors to Indigenous communities and governments;
  • Indigenous leaders and managers involved in negotiations with funding agencies or other Indigenous organizations;
  • Administrative and support staff responsible for preparing and supporting negotiations;
  • Institutional and municipal staff
     

Programs are filled on a first come, first served basis. Please register early to secure a confirmation of your spot.

Itinerary

This program requires you to attend all scheduled online sessions, as well as complete homework outside of class time.

To maximize learning for this program, students are required to dedicate approximately 15 hours per week to this program:

  • Pre- program reading (1 hour)
  • Participate in four live Zoom sessions: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, each day from 9:30 am – 12:30pm MST (3 hrs x 4 days = 12 hours for the week)
  • Complete homework outside of class time (approx. 2 hours in total for the program)
     

Faculty

Technical Requirements

  • Use of Zoom for live sessions
  • Use of SharePoint for sharing materials
  • Learning Journal PDF
  • E-Book

What's Included

Online LecturesRead MoreClose

Use of Zoom for live sessions.

Electronic WorkbookRead MoreClose

Electronic workbook for course materials.

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Group Seminars/Workshops/ProjectsRead MoreClose

Use of Sharepoint for sharing materials.

Fees & Financial Assistance

Tuition
$1 195.00
+GST

Financial assistance is available for Indigenous peoples or non-Indigenous peoples working for Indigenous organizations only. Past participants of the Negotiation Skills Training program may register again, however will not be eligible for financial aid.

In order to be considered for financial assistance, please ensure that you select "Yes" to 'I would like to apply for financial assistance' during registration, and then log into your Student Portal to complete your funding application form within 48 hours of submitting your initial registration.  We strongly recommend timely submission of the funding form, in order to be considered. Note that we reserve the right to cancel registrants who select 'No' to financial assistance if payment and confirmation of attendance is not received within 7 days of registration.  

Banff Centre will issue official tax receipts for eligible tuition fees and all financial assistance and awards as required by the Income Tax Act. You will receive a T2202 (Tuition and Enrolment Certificate) for eligible tuition fees paid and a T4A (Statement of Pension, Retirement, Annuity, and Other Income) for applicable financial assistance and awards.

How to Apply

Learn more about the steps to Complete Your Application.

If you have requested financial assistance,please ensure that you log in to your Student Portal within 48 hours of registration, to submit your funding request form.

If you do not require financial assistance, please ensure that you log in to your Student Portal and complete confirmation of attendance and full payment as soon as possible, but no later than 7 days from completing step 1.

Note that non-completion within the timelines stated may result in your place being offered to the waitlist.

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

Participants must be ages 18+ at the time of the program start date.

All programs, faculty, dates, fees, and offers of financial assistance are subject to change. Program fee is subject to applicable taxes. Banff Centre reserves the right to cancel a program up to seven days prior to program start date if there is insufficient enrolment, and in this case all fees will be refunded. Please note that Banff Centre is not liable for any personal/travel expenses incurred.

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