Champions of Change

Advanced Leadership Training for Community Rebuilding.

Now accepting enrollment for the
second cohort of Champions of Change!

What is Champions of Change?

Join us and learn from award-winning instructors and speakers from across Canada and around the world. Meet and interact with Nation leaders and green tech innovators who are bringing in a new era of thriving communities.

This “train-the-trainer” program for Nation Re-building will provide you with the tools, networks and support to help lead a new way forward, with roots in traditional values.

Why did the Iroquois Confederacy work?

How did the Crees control a landmass larger than the Roman Empire?

How did Indigenous matriarchs foster equity in communities?

How did the Tahltan control 150,000km² and thrive?

The answer is...

They were decision-makers in their own land.

If you want our Nations to once again enjoy self-sustaining, thriving and enterprising economies, enroll in this innovative, action-packed Nation Re-Building program.

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Nation Re-Building Program

A New Way Forward - A Traditional Way of Thinking

Champions of Change is a 2-hour weekly evening online, 12-week program that will empower you to become a decision-maker of tomorrow.

You will gain a dynamic understanding of the Nation Re-Building process and the role you can play in our Nations’ journey back to prosperity.

You will be inspired by global innovations in green technology that are creating new opportunities and evolving the world of business.

This is a novel “train-the-trainer” program offering unique leadership and economic development training that brings traditional values into modern solutions for a new way forward. The course incorporates proven tools and methodologies honed from years of collective experience for the revitalization of local communities and Nation Re-Building, bringing everything you need to know and be exposed to in one program!

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Program Highlights

Virtual tours, most innovative green tech companies globally
Proven step-by-step process – 98% to 0% unemployment
Peer-to-peer learning and networking
Capacity building and skills training including governance, business, and partnerships
Localized economies, including food systems resilience and biomimetic tech solutions
“Indigenous to Indigenous” mentoring Canada and globally

Course Outline

Next cohort commences April 11, 2023

01Exploring the
Possibilities

02Supporting
Continued Change

01. Seeing is Believing – Showing what’s possible

You will gain insight into what’s possible through first-hand exposure to the latest in innovative technologies and proven methodologies for growing resilience and economic independence. CEOs of successful green businesses will deliver interactive presentations on the steps it took to build their companies.

Week 1:	Orientation & Introductions Tahltan Story - From Affluence to Poverty to Affluence
Week 2:	Tuning into Spirit Tuning into Nature's Intelligence
Week 3:	Introduction to Nation Re-Building Establishing Personal and Community Vision
Week 4:	Dimensions of Development and Good Governance Economic Development, JV's and Partnerships
Week 5:	Economic Development Corporations & Other Vehicles Cultural Governance: Heritage Trust Funds
Week 6:	Negotiation
Week 7:	Land Management, Environmental Governance & TEK Life Economies and Alternative Finance Models
Week 8:	Effect of Trauma on Decision-Making What makes a great leader
Week 9:	Fundamental Rights, Resources and UNDRIP
Week 10:	Human Relations: Building Relationships for Community Benefit
Week 11:	Creating Food Systems Resilience Bio-Energy Innovation, Internet of Things
Week 12:	Community Development: Tying it all together

02. Supporting Continued Change

As a graduate of this program, you will receive:

Network of local and global partners, peers and mentors,
Best Nation Re-building tools and resources, and
Technology updates from industry leaders.

Past Guest Speakers

Brenda McIntyre

Cree-Ojibway Juno Award-winning Medicine Song Woman helped kick things off by helping us tune into Spirit!

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Brenda McIntyre

Cree-Ojibway Juno Award-winning Medicine Song Woman

Jamie Miller

Canada’s Leading Biomimicrist on Tuning into Nature's Intelligence

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Jamie Miller

Canada’s Leading Biomimicrist on Tuning into Nature's Intelligence

Jacob Beaton

Award-winning Indigenous Entrepreneur leading the charge on Indigenous food sovereignty in Canada

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Jacob Beaton

Award-winning Indigenous Entrepreneur leading the charge on Indigenous food sovereignty in Canada

Patricia Fortier

Retired Canadian Ambassador and Diplomat who has served around the world and now sits as the Director of a renewable energy company.

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Patricia Fortier

Retired Canadian Ambassador and Diplomat

Her Excellency Ambassador Fatima Braoule Meite

Mali's Ambassador to Canada, advocates for women's participation in the economy, entrepreneurship and sovereignty over wealth and nationhood.

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Her Excellency Ambassador Fatima Braoule Meite

Mali's Ambassador to Canada

Testimonials

One of my top takeaways was the extreme importance of getting clarity and focus in your vision. I really loved the sessions that looked at what could be. A lot of times communities will get stuck so it was nice to see what is happening outside of that and bring in more creativity. The classes on negotiation were great. What stuck with me throughout is that it’s a matter of perspective; your perspective can help or hinder you. There was a personal feel to the course and I enjoyed that. Jerry is so candid and that really worked. Sonia was a wonderful facilitator.

Bailey Davis
Wolastkwiyik from Kingsclear (Pil-ijk) First Nation

The course covered things in a broad enough way that you can come from different starting points and still hook into the material. When Jerry talks about development of the Tahltan people, the observer may think that it happened overnight, and yet it was a long learning process. We are supposed to learn by listening to those who have been through it, taking their advice and minimizing the roadblocks. The course is on the pulse of what is happening in the world.

Becky Big Canoe

You have built a beautiful reference on the course platform so that anytime I have a question I know exactly where to go. Thank you, that is excellent. I’m fired up! I know who I am and this program solidified that in me. It’s not just what you’re delivering; it’s how you’re delivering it. It was definitely worth my time. Very well organized, very well delivered; I just loved it so thank you.

Lyn Evans

I was inspired by the diversified student body and the different issues that each student brought. I didn’t have any idea of a lot of what was happening outside my community. I liked hearing about the positive changes in other communities around the world and how other communities follow practices of inclusion and govern themselves. I also found the classes on the art of negotiation extremely valuable.

Cynthia Asp
Tahltan Nation

The weekly course material was thorough and well thought out. Starting with the history of the Tahltan set an unbreakable foundation of the importance and possibilities of community building. I am grateful for the exposure to new concepts globally, which has started the process of how I can implement changes in my own community. The presenters were all great and I appreciate that we now have access to a new community of individuals where we can share ideas. Having access to the videos and supplemental documents is helpful. Overall, I’m happy I attended and know that the information can be used to build any community.

Karissa Cave

Apply now for this unique opportunity to learn from award-winning leaders and experts that will transform your understanding of what’s possible and equip you with the tools to make it happen!

Cost per participant:

$5,000

Cost for 2 participants
enrolled together:

$7,500

Cohorts will run at 30 participants maximum
We encourage gender equity in participation
Diploma in Nation Building will be awarded to you upon successful completion of the program
Scholarships available for eligible applicants
Become a part of our growing global community of wise practice

Deadline for application is April 7, 2023

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For more information, please contact: community@globalindigenoustrust.org

Champions of Change

What is Champions of Change?

They were decision-makers in their own land.

Nation Re-Building Program

Course Outline

01. Seeing is Believing – Showing what’s possible

02. Supporting Continued Change

Past Guest Speakers

Brenda McIntyre

Brenda McIntyre

Jamie Miller

Jamie Miller

Jacob Beaton

Jacob Beaton

Patricia Fortier

Patricia Fortier

Her Excellency Ambassador Fatima Braoule Meite

Her Excellency Ambassador Fatima Braoule Meite

Testimonials

Apply now for this unique opportunity to learn from award-winning leaders and experts that will transform your understanding of what’s possible and equip you with the tools to make it happen!

Our Vision