The Administrative Role in Governance for Indigenous Organizations
Governance administration is often learned by trial and error. This handbook brings together the practical processes, documentation practices and Board-cycle knowledge that can otherwise take years to learn on the job.
Created specifically for administrative professionals working within Indigenous governance environments, rather than adapted from a corporate governance manual.
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About this resource
The Administrative Role in Governance is a comprehensive handbook designed to help administrative professionals support strong, effective Indigenous governance. It translates the day-to-day responsibilities of board administration — agendas, minutes, policies, compliance, and communication — into clear, actionable guidance rooted in Indigenous foundations of governance. Inside you will find practical frameworks for preparing board packages, recording decisions, managing conflicts of interest, supporting board-executive boundaries, and running annual general meetings with confidence. Whether you are new to a governance role or looking to strengthen the systems your organization relies on, this handbook offers the tools, language, and structure to help First Nations, Inuit, and Métis organizations build stronger administrative foundations.
What this handbook is
An 89-page practitioner-developed professional handbook for the administrative professionals who hold Indigenous governance together — written from real governance experience inside Indigenous organizations, not adapted from a corporate template.
Who it is for
- Governance administrators
- Executive assistants
- Governance coordinators
- Board secretaries
- Administrative professionals supporting Indigenous Boards and leadership
- Teams supporting Chiefs and Councils, committees, and executive leadership
What it covers
- Board meeting preparation
- Board packages and agendas
- Minutes
- Motions and resolutions
- Governance records
- Committee administration
- Policy workflows
- Governance cycles
- Administrative role clarity
- Onboarding and succession
Practical, immediately usable guidance for the everyday work of Indigenous governance administration — the preparation, the records, and the professional practices that protect the Board and strengthen the organization.
"The handbook is well organized and professional - so easy to navigate! It really stands out for its focus on governance, going beyond topics such as honorarium protocols."
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