October 23, 2026 | 12 – 1pm
Join us for an overview of drafting effective employment contracts and other HR templates. A closer look at when and how to use independent contractors, the risks of misclassification, and the effective use of fixed-term contract
We will be joined by employment lawyers Lou Poskitt (Cooperwilliams Truman & Ito) and Josh Regnier (MLT Aikins.
Format:
Online | Zoom
To learn more and register, click the button below!:
October 21, 2026 | 9 – 12pm
October 28, 2026 | 9 – 12pm
November 4, 2026 | 9 – 12pm
BCAAFC is offering 10 funded spots in Vantage Point’s Executive Director 101: Indigenous Leadership Cohort this October.
Designed for new and emerging Executive Directors as well as senior leaders.
Certificate provided upon completion of all sessions
This interactive online cohort will help you:
-Expand your leadership network across BC
-Deepen your understanding of the Executive Director role
-Learn Indigenous and non-Indigenous leadership approaches
-Strengthen governance and accountability practices
-Develop a practical 12-month leadership action plan
Format:
Online | Zoom
3 Session Series
To learn more and apply, click the button below!:
Webinar 1: Employment Legal Frameworks, Friday, September 25, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 pm
An overview of the legal landscape for Indigenous non-profits, including Employment Standards, the BC Human Rights Code, and WorkSafeBC.
Registration Coming Soon!
Webinar 2: Drafting Effective Contracts, Fixed-Term Contracts, and Independent Contractors vs. Employees, Friday, October 23, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 pm
An overview of drafting effective employment contracts and other HR templates. A closer look at when and how to use independent contractors, the risks of misclassification, and the effective use of fixed-term contracts.
Webinar 3: Effective Employee Management, Friday, November 27, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 pm
Practical guidance for managing employees, including day-to-day hiring, performance management, progressive discipline, and effective termination.
Microsoft Applications(Free): SmartDolphins
Social Media, Programming, UX Design (Free): ComIT
Psychological First Aid(small fee): Canadian Red Cross
Opioid Harm Reduction(Free): Canadian Red Cross
Naloxone Training(Free): BC Centre of Disease Control
Youth Online Safety/ Prevention(Free): Children of the Street
Stats/Data(Free): Canadian Research Data Centre Network
National Resources (Free): National Association of Friendship Centres
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