Workshops

This two-day workshop will address the critical elements of governance: roles and responsibilities; planning; policies; finance and information; people, governance operations; health and governance. Members of the leadership group may include a Health Board, Health Committee, and Chief and Council. Participants working in community groups will engage in practical exercises that address relevant issues.

Using an interactive approach, this workshop will cover the critical elements health leaders responsible for governance activities should be aware of and things they should be able to do to improve the effectiveness of health governance for their First Nation. This workshop will help participants achieve the following objectives:

1. Participants will gain a better understanding of the critical elements of governance: roles and responsibilities; planning; policies; finance and information; people, governance operations; health and governance.
2. Participants will be able to apply governance tools, develop solutions to community issues along with supportive action plans and also develop problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic planning skills.

The workshop objectives will assist community health leadership groups to enhance their capacity in health governance and develop an action plan for making ongoing improvements in health services governance activities.