Indigenous Financial Capacity Conference:

Budgeting & Reporting

 

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Registration is now open for our Indigenous Financial Capacity Conference held at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg. This is Part 2 of a 3-part conference series where each conference is tailored to different roles within your organization to build overall financial capacity.

The Roadmap to Budgeting and Reporting conference is a must-attend event for mid-level finance professionals and program managers in Indigenous organizations.

This two-day conference will empower participants with the essential tools and confidence to excel in financial planning, budgeting, and ISC program reporting, enabling them to lead their organizations to greater financial success.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your financial capabilities and connect with a supportive network of peers.

Why Attend?

Attending the Roadmap to Budgeting and Reporting conference is an invaluable opportunity for finance professionals and program managers in Indigenous organizations.

This event is designed to tackle the unique challenges you face in financial planning and reporting, offering practical solutions and strategies that you can immediately apply.

By participating, you’ll gain the confidence needed to create accurate budgets and master ISC program reporting, all while enhancing your skill set through hands-on workshops and expert-led sessions. This conference isn’t just about learning—it’s about empowering you to drive your organization’s financial success and ensuring compliance with the highest standards.

Don’t miss the chance to return to your organization with the tools to make a real impact.

These sessions, led by expert resource guest speakers who bring valuable perspectives and innovative solutions, are designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to make better financial decisions, ensure compliance, and build a cohesive finance team.

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March 5th- Day 1 Budgeting & Reporting Agenda:

8:30 a.m. Breakfast

9:00 a.m. Opening Prayer

Welcome and Introductions

9:15 a.m. Roundtable – Introductions and Overview of Conference Objectives and Agenda

9:30 a.m. Ice Breaker

9:45 a.m. Keynote Address

  • Speaker: MNP Representative

Topic: The Importance of Budgeting in Indigenous Communities

10:15 a.m. Break

10:30 a.m. Budgeting Essentials and Management

  • Introduction to Budgeting (20 minutes)

o   Key Concepts and Principles

o   Importance of Budgeting for Financial Management

o   Short Activity (5-minutes)

  • Budgeting Process (35 minutes)

o   Forecasting & Budget Allocation

o   Exercise: Quick Budget Planning Activity (15 minutes)

  • Budget Management and Monitoring (35 minutes)

o   Techniques for Monitoring Budgets

o   Variance Analysis and Adjustments

12:00 p.m. NETWORKING LUNCH

1:00 p.m. Interactive Budget Planning Workshop (90 minutes)

  • Develop a Detailed Budget for a Hypothetical Community Project

  • Present and Discuss Budgets

2:30 p.m. Break

2:45 p.m. Addressing Challenges in Budgeting

  • Common Issues, Practical Solutions, Best Practices

  • Group Activity: Problem-Solving Exercise

3:30 p.m. Questions and Roundtable Review

4:00 p.m. Closing Remarks

March 6th- Day 2 Budgeting & Forecasting Agenda:

8:30 a.m. Breakfast

9:00 a.m. Opening Prayer, Welcome and Introductions

9:15 a.m. Roundtable – Review of Conference Objectives, Agenda & Ice Breaker

9:30 a.m. Learning and Development (Barry Davis)

  • Topic: TBD

10:30 a.m. Break

10:45 a.m. Introduction to ISC Reporting

  • Purpose

  • Due Dates and Deadlines

  • Breakdown of required ISC Reports

  • Understanding Templates

  • Group Discussion: Common Challenges

  • Step-by-Step Guide to Completing ISC Templates

  • Interactive Discussion/ Q&A

12:00 p.m. NETWORKING LUNCH

1:00 p.m. Ice Breaker

1:15 p.m. Interactive Workshop: Completing an ISC Report

  • Small groups to prepare and ISC report for the program budget created on Day 1

2:30 p.m. BREAK

2:45 p.m. Accessing Funding Through Proposals and Grants (Sherry Jimmy)

3:45 p.m. Question Period and Wrap Up

4:00 p.m. Closing Prayer