Aboriginal Strategies
Dec 6 & 7

Human Resources: HR 101 for Supervisors & Managers

Registration Deadline: Nov 25, 2022
This session is intended to support the development of supervisors and managers who may not have an HR background or who are new to managing others within their organization.  Supervisors and managers play a significant role in shaping the workplace culture and supporting the governance objectives of their community. Participants will be provided with an overview of a First Nation's accountability as an employer under both Federal and Provincial employment-related legislation.  For elected leaders who may be new to this role, the session will also provide some best practices for providing leadership in the oversight of the HR function.  

Who should attend?

This workshop is intended for people working within First Nations organizations who are looking to learn about the Human Resource function and how it relates to the supervisory and management role.

Cost

  • $945.00 per person (includes GST, as well as lunch and refreshments)

Location, date & time

ASI Training Facility: 7th Floor, 294 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB
December 6 & 7, 2022
9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Registration

Space is limited to 30 persons. Demand is usually high, so we recommend you register early. You’ll be registered once we have received payment for the workshop. Please fill out a separate registration form for each participant.

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Dec 6 - 7

Accounting Concepts (December)

Registration Deadline: Dec 2, 2022
During this two day, hands-on workshop you will learn: Introduction to Accounting
  • Accounting Terminology
  • Double Entry System
  • Explanation of Assets, Liabilities, Revenue and Expenses
  • Bank Reconciliations
General Ledger
  • Chart of Accounts
  • Balance Sheet
  • Income Statement
  • Relationship to sub ledgers
  • Adjustments
Accounts Payable
  • Invoices
  • Cheques
  • Approval Processes
  • Record Keeping
Payroll
  • Timesheets
  • Processing Payroll
  • Record Keeping

Who should attend?

This session is geared for those who would like a better understanding of how the accounting cycle works and how daily financial transactions impact the financial reports of their organizations.

Cost

$895.00 per person (includes GST, as well as lunch and refreshments)

Location, date & time

ASI Training Facility: 7th Floor, 294 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB
December 6 & 7, 2022
9:00 am to 3:30 pm

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Dec 13

Intermediate PayDirt Payroll

Registration Deadline: Dec 9, 2022
Some topics that will be covered are:
  • Processing Advances through PayDirt
  • Preparing for T4's
  • Records of Employment
  • Reversing a Payroll Cheque

Who should attend?

This session is geared to First Nation finance staff who have been using PayDirt Payroll for a short time, and would like to go beyond day to day data entry.

Cost

  • $495.00 per person (includes GST, as well as lunch and refreshments)
    • $100 discount for attending both PayDirt and Adagio workshops

Location, date & time

ASI Training Facility: 7th Floor, 294 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB
December 13, 2022
9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Registration

Space is limited to 30 persons. Demand is usually high, so we recommend you register early. You’ll be registered once we have received payment for the workshop. Please fill out a separate registration form for each participant.

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Dec 14 & 15

Intermediate Adagio Ledger and Payables

Registration Deadline: Dec 9, 2022

Adagio Ledger

  • Creating new departments & accounts
  • Monthly & annual period closing
  • Using Excel Direct to analyze accounting data
  • Monthly reporting, including the Financial Reporter

Adagio Payables

  • Payables year end processing
  • Reconciling payables to ledger
  • Options for reversing AP cheque's
  • Vendor Maintenance

Who should attend?

This session is geared to First Nation finance staff who have been using Adagio for a short time and would like to go beyond day to day data entry.

Cost

  • $895.00 per person (includes GST, as well as lunch and refreshments)
    • $100 discount for attending both Adagio & PayDirt workshops

Location, date & time

ASI Training Facility: 7th Floor, 294 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB
December 14 & 15, 2022
9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Registration

Space is limited to 30 persons. Demand is usually high, so we recommend you register early. You’ll be registered once we have received payment for the workshop. Please fill out a separate registration form for each participant.

Register
Jan 24 & 25

Audit Preparation (Thunder Bay)

Registration Deadline: Jan 18, 2023
  • Purpose of an audit
  • Key audit concepts
  • Interpreting an audit
  • Audit measurement tools (understanding ratios)
  • What needs to be included in the audit
  • Management letter
  • Notes to financial statements
  • Auditor's report
  • Schedules and annexes
  • Consolidated statements
  • What key components need to be in place prior to the audit in order to ensure audit compliance
  • Budgets
  • Accurate accounting records
  • Chief and Council honoraria & Key personnel salaries and direct expenses
  • What are auditors looking for?
  • Internal controls
  • Accounting system
  • What can you do to prepare for the auditor?
  • Hands on examples and exercises
 

Who should attend?

Finance staff who are preparing for the financial audit and individuals who want to better understand the process behind audited financial statements.

Cost

  • $995.00 per person (includes GST)

Location, date & time

Thunder Bay
January 24 & 25, 2023
9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Registration

You’ll be registered once we have received payment for the workshop. Please fill out a separate registration form for each participant.

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Jan 25

Human Resources: Mental Health & Wellbeing

Registration Deadline: Jan 18, 2023
Often, when we talk about mental health we tend to focus the discussions around disorders and mental health problems.  While it is important to understand and talk about mental disorders and mental health problems, it does not quite provide a full picture of what mental health is.  This session will focus on what you can do on a day to day basis to support your staff's mental health.  Participants will also learn how accommodations and having difficult conversations can support both the employees and managers in your organization. Topics will include:
  • Enhance knowledge and understanding of mental health and relevance to the workplace, signs, and symptoms of poor mental health
  • Build confidence to be able to assist a colleague, friend, or family member
  • Decrease the stigma of poor mental health at the workplace
  • Learn effective strategies to maintain your own positive sense of wellbeing

Who should attend?

This session is intended to assist in learning the signs and symptoms of mental health problems and provide confidence in navigating through mental health in the workplace.  This includes accommodations, holding difficult conversations and crisis interventions

Cost

  • $995.00 per person (includes GST, as well as lunch and refreshments)

Location, date & time

ASI Training Facility: 7th Floor, 294 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB
January 25, 2023
9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Registration

Space is limited to 30 persons. Demand is usually high, so we recommend you register early. You’ll be registered once we have received payment for the workshop. Please fill out a separate registration form for each participant.

Register
Feb 1 & 2

Accounting Concepts (February)

Registration Deadline: Jan 25, 2023
During this two day, hands-on workshop you will learn: Introduction to Accounting
  • Accounting Terminology
  • Double Entry System
  • Explanation of Assets, Liabilities, Revenue and Expenses
  • Bank Reconciliations
General Ledger
  • Chart of Accounts
  • Balance Sheet
  • Income Statement
  • Relationship to sub ledgers
  • Adjustments
Accounts Payable
  • Invoices
  • Cheques
  • Approval Processes
  • Record Keeping
Payroll
  • Timesheets
  • Processing Payroll
  • Record Keeping

Who should attend?

This session is geared for those who would like a better understanding of how the accounting cycle works and how daily financial transactions impact the financial reports of their organizations.

Cost

$895.00 per person (includes GST)

Location, date & time

Remote – a Zoom link will be sent with confirmation email
February 1 & 2, 2022
9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Register
Feb 14 & 15

Audit Preparation

Registration Deadline: Feb 8, 2023
  • Purpose of an audit
  • Key audit concepts
  • Interpreting an audit
  • Audit measurement tools (understanding ratios)
  • What needs to be included in the audit
  • Management letter
  • Notes to financial statements
  • Auditor's report
  • Schedules and annexes
  • Consolidated statements
  • What key components need to be in place prior to the audit in order to ensure audit compliance
  • Budgets
  • Accurate accounting records
  • Chief and Council honoraria & Key personnel salaries and direct expenses
  • What are auditors looking for?
  • Internal controls
  • Accounting system
  • What can you do to prepare for the auditor?
  • Hands on examples and exercises
 

Who should attend?

Finance staff who are preparing for the financial audit and individuals who want to better understand the process behind audited financial statements.

Cost

  • $995.00 per person (includes GST)

Location, date & time

ASI Training Facility: 7th Floor, 294 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB
February 14 & 15, 2023
9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Registration

You’ll be registered once we have received payment for the workshop. Please fill out a separate registration form for each participant.

Register
Feb 22 & 23

Introduction to Computers

Registration Deadline: Feb 15, 2023
During this two-day, hands-on course, you will learn basic computer skills essential for computer work. This workshop will discuss:
  • Hardware
  • Software
  • Web Browsers
  • Email
  • Security
  • File Management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
 

Who should attend?

First Nations staff who already work with Microsoft Excel and want to become more proficient.

Cost

$995.00 per person (includes GST, as well as lunch and refreshments)

Location, date & time

ASI Training Facility: 7th FLoor, 294 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB
February 22 & 23, 2023
9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Registration

Space is limited to 30 persons. Demand is usually high, so we recommend you register early. You’ll be registered once we have received payment for the workshop. Please fill out a separate registration form for each participant.

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Mar 1 & 2

Introductory Microsoft Excel

Registration Deadline: Feb 22, 2023
During this one day, hands-on workshop, you will learn:
  • Basic editing
  • Basic formula creation and troubleshooting techniques
  • Frequently used formulas
  • Excel tables
  • Inserting pictures, clipart and wordart into spreadsheets
  • Keyboard Shortcuts
 

Who should attend?

This training session is for those who would like a general working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.  Practical hands-on examples will be provided.

Cost

$995.00 per person (includes GST)
Location, date & time

Location, Date & Time

ASI Training Facility: 7th Floor, 294 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB
March 1 & 2, 2023
9:00 am to 3:30 pm

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Mar 14

Introduction to PayDirt Payroll

Registration Deadline: Mar 8, 2023

PayDirt Payroll

  • Payroll Processing
  • Pay period end dates & related topics
  • Preparing for T4's
  • Records of Employment

Who should attend?

This session is geared to First Nation finance staff who are just starting to use PayDirt Payroll, or those who need a refresher.

Cost

$495.00 per person (includes GST, as well as lunch and refreshments)

Location, date & time

ASI Training Facility: 7th Floor, 294 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB
March 14, 2023
9:00 am to 3:30 pm

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Mar 15 & 16

Introduction to Adagio Ledger & Payables

Registration Deadline: Mar 8, 2023

Adagio Ledger

  • Basics of Accounting - Debits & Credits
  • Departments and the Chart of Accounts
  • Viewing transactions in the Ledger
  • Monthly reporting, including the Financial Reporter

Adagio Payables

  • Payables processing
  • Payables Accounting and control accounts' function
  • Options for reversing AP cheque's
  • Vendor Maintenance

Who should attend?

This session is geared to First Nation finance staff who are just starting to use Adagio or those who just need a refresher.

Cost

$995.00 per person (includes GST, as well as lunch and refreshments)

Location, date & time

ASI Training Facility: 7th Floor, 294 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB
March 15 & 16, 2023
9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Register