Emerging Leaders for Sustainable Community Development

JUNE 4-10 2017

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Emerging Leaders’ Dialogues Canada and McGill University’s Institute for the Study of International Development, and Vancouver Island University, is offering this innovative program which promotes relationship

building and reconciliation between Indigenous and non- Indigenous communities through leadership collaboration and development.

Indigenous peoples seek a quality of life that other Canadians take for granted. These communities and other stakeholders can work together in a spirit of reconciliation to improve socio-economic conditions on reserve and attain the full potential of these talented yet marginalized peoples. Attainment of this potential is critical for economic development, the establishment of partnerships with industry, and maintaining strong relationships with other communities. Leadership is required to tackle these issues and help guide the country towards true reconciliation.

Over 6 days, this program will bring together 40 Canadian emerging leaders for three days of classroom work delivered by the Institute for the Study of International Development; and, three days of study tours on Vancouver Island. You will discuss challenges and strategies with leaders from band councils, business, labour unions, government departments as well

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as civil society organizations. This cross-sector approach will expose you to a range of issues from multiple perspectives, and will provide you with a unique opportunity to look beyond the scope of your regular context in your own organization and locale. The insights gained from these meetings will promote understanding, connection and inform your project work.

The program themes are Ethics and Good Governance; Inclusiveness, Diversity and Community Engagement; Collaborative Leadership and, Sustainability.

During the program you will:

• Benefit from the delivery of six modules on the themes of leadership, community development, regional economic development, economic opportunities and indigenous and non-indigenous perspectives on the environment;

• Work in a small group of ten people to develop a paper on what was learned, and how this will impact your leadership.

• Create a network of leaders within business, government, labour and civil society.

• Obtain a certificate of completion.

• Become a part of the global Emerging Leaders’ Dialogues alumni.

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REGISTRATION

GROUP ORIENTATION: “MEET YOUR TEAM”

WELCOME RECEPTION

DINNER & KEYNOTE ADDRESS

M O N D A Y J U N E 5 O U T C O M E

MODULE 1 LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES An examination of Leadership and cultural experiences; the impact of demographic changes on indigenous and non-indigenous communities; and of experiences of youth leadership in the context of community development.

MODULE 2 THE IMPORTANCE OF VOICE AND PARTICIPATION An understanding of the role leaders can play to ensure issues of good governance, transparency, accountability, civil society, and ethics are core components of effective community development.

RECEPTION

T U E S D A Y J U N E 6 O U T C O M E

MODULE 3 CREATING OPPORTUNITIES An exploration of the role that economic and business development, industry practices, and job creation play in attaining sustainable and resilient communities.

MODULE 4 SOCIAL AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE LEADERSHIP

An understanding about the role of education, skills development, health, and the provision of public services in promoting youth leadership and community development.

SOCIAL EVENT

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STUDY TOURS O U T C O M E

IN NANAIMO, DUNCAN AND VIC TORIAAn understanding of your own assumptions and those of your colleagues. You will be able to look beyond the context of your own organization and locale.

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MODULE 5 LEADERSHIP AND IDENTIT Y-CREATION An affirmation of the importance of cultural expression, language, identity, diversity, and traditions as core components of effective leaders at the community and global level.

MODULE 6 INDIGENOUS AND NON-INDIGENOUS PERSPEC TIVES ON THE ENVIRONMENT

An examination of the concepts of corporate social responsibility, environmental impact assessment and relationship with land and natural resources in the context of sustainable development.

PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES

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Application detailsCOST: $3,000 CNDIncludes: Meals, program sessions, study tour travel, course materials and accommodation. Not included: Travel to/from Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, BC

LOCATION AND ACCOMMODATION: Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, BC

TO APPLY / MORE INFORMATION: www.elscd.org 

Program AdministratorsPatrick Brennan, Executive Director, ISIDBarbara Crompton, President, Springstreet Communications Inc.

Joanne Hughes, Executive Director, ELD Canada

Advisory CommitteeHon. Mary Collins, Director ELD Canada

Spencer Dane, Director ELD Canada and Chair of Management Programs, Langara CollegeKerry Harris, Director ELD Canada Sharon Hobenshield, Director, Aboriginal Education, Vancouver Island UniversityProfessor Sonia Laszio, Director of ISID, McGill University Dr. Fred C. Wien, Professor Emeritus, Dalhouse UniversityDr. Wanda Wuttunee, Professor of Native Studies, University of Manitoba

Emerging Leaders’ Dialogues CanadaThe Emerging Leaders’ Dialogues Canada (ELD Canada) brings together emerging leaders to tackle themes such as governance, ethics, innovation, sustainability and collaboration. ELD Canada’s intensive in-field, experiential program develops peer-to-peer critical leadership competencies, including collaboration, integration, and critical thinking.

Emerging leaders gain experience and understanding of the processes under which multiple sectors operate and apply that experience to the betterment of their organizations, communities and countries as they advance as leaders. By working together, these sectors can connect the necessary knowledge, investment, technologies and resources to address issues which can often be overlooked by a single- sector approach.

Led by the President, HRH The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, Emerging Leaders’ Dialogues is a not for profit organization with over 5,000 alumni in 52 countries around the world. ELD Canada Inc. is a registered Canadian charitable organization and a Commonwealth Accredited Civil Society Organization led by a Board of seasoned professionals.

www.eldcanada.org

Institute for the Study of International Development Our mission is to advance knowledge of the social, political, economic and environmental processes and conditions that enable people and societies to develop their full potential, living long, healthy, meaningful, and productive lives in community with others. The Institute supports critical cutting-edge research through fostering the engagement and collaboration of a multidisciplinary team of faculty, practitioners, and students. ISID’s academic programs aim to train a new generation of passionate and innovative future leaders in the skills they need to conduct rigorous, normative and evidence-based analysis of the concepts, policies, and practices of international development. Through extensive outreach programs that aim to build bridges between academic researchers, international development policymakers and practitioners, and affected communities, ISID strives to create and communicate knowledge that contributes to understanding and solving real world development challenges.

ISID’s leadership cadre is supported by an International Advisory Board which includes luminaries such as former Prime Minister Joe Clark and former Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Louise Fréchette, and proven Indigenous leaders such as Shawn Ain-chut Atleo, Phil Fontaine and Wilton Littlechild.

www.mcgill.ca/isid/