FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, B.C., September 1, 2026 – As Indigenous Nations across British Columbia continue to strengthen self-determination, governance and economic prosperity, AFOA BC is celebrating 30 years of building financial, administrative, governance and leadership capacity that supports Indigenous communities across the province. For three decades, AFOA BC has provided Indigenous professionals, First Nations, […]

It’s late summer in British Columbia. A nearby wildfire forces an evacuation order with little warning. Staff leave the office quickly, taking only essential items. Payroll is due tomorrow. Vendors are awaiting payment. Council needs to meet urgently, but key records and systems are no longer accessible. In moments like these, organizations quickly discover which […]

How Effective Structures Support Thriving Nations Governance is not just about the people; it’s about building a reliable, structured system. Good Governance is often judged by what people see. A meeting that runs smoothly. A decision that feels fair. Leadership that communicates clearly and follows through. Those moments matter. They shape trust, relationships, and how […]

Governance is often talked about in policies, bylaws, and training sessions. Those are important tools, but they are not where most people experience governance. Community members experience governance in meetings, decisions, communication, and follow-through. Good governance is not a theory. It is something you can see, feel, and experience in everyday leadership moments. It shows […]

Every Nation faces the same questions: How do we strengthen governance? How do we prepare for audits? How do we build leadership that lasts? And most importantly, how do we bring prosperity to our Nation? At AFOA BC, these questions are not problems to solve once, but pathways we continue to walk together.  AFOA BC, […]

Financial skills give Indigenous communities the ability to plan, build, and grow on their own terms. What once seemed complicated becomes a practical tool to build community, launch programs, and create opportunities for the next generation.  Here are five key reasons why building this financial capacity is so important and why it is at the […]

https://youtu.be/wvA3IvD4g58 June is National Indigenous History Month, and on the 21st, we mark National Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a moment of reflection, remembrance, and celebration. This is a time to honour the deep histories and vibrant cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. While acknowledging the historical and ongoing challenges faced by Indigenous communities is […]

How to Build a Team That Feels Safe, Heard, and Appreciated     HR matters in every workplace –From large corporations to small businesses with just a few people– In fact, when your business is small, (maybe it’s made up of family or community members), everything is amplified. If one person feels unheard or unvalued, […]

OTTAWA, Sept. 19, 2023 – AFOA Canada, AFOA British Columbia (AFOA BC) and Langara College are pleased to announce the first graduates from the Indigenous Financial Management Certificate. Thirteen women working in First Nations Governments across British Columbia achieved the certificate as part of the first-ever cohort of this program. Students are recruited from Indigenous […]

AFOA CANADA & AFOA BC PARTNER WITH LANGARA COLLEGE AS A NEW ALLY IN INDIGENOUS EDUCATION

Fall 2021 AFOA BC Financial Reporter Newsletter

First Nations HR and Administration & Management Conference: Agenda Our First Nations Human Resources and Administration & Management Conference will be held as a hybrid (with COVID-19 protocols in place) on September 20-22, 2021 at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver. To view the agenda and bios, click on the image below. Westin Bayshore 1601 Bayshore […]