Learning Goals and Objectives
Learning Goal 1
To provide the learner with a learning experience which will assist
him/her to acquire foundation knowledge of the FNFMA, its purposes,
institutions and benefits – all designed to strengthen the financial
administration and economic development capacities of First Nations.
Learning Objective 1.1 (Introduction and Benefits of the FNFMA)
At the end of the lesson, the learner will have correctly identified and
explained the benefits that a selected (example) First Nation could
derive from assuming Property Taxation Authority.
Learning Objective 1.2 (Preliminary Self-Assessment)
At the end of the lesson, the learner will have correctly identified and
briefly explained additional capacity (preliminary) requirements a
selected (example) First Nation might be required to obtain
certification by FNFMA.
Learning Objective 1.3 (Introduction to Institutions)
At the end of the lesson, the learning will have written a basic
description of each of the four (4) institutions found in the FNFMA.
Learning Objective 1.4 (Property Taxation)
At the end of the lesson, the learner will have correctly described
property taxation and identified its basic purposes, characteristics and
uses.
Learning Objective 1.5 (Property Taxation and FNTC)
At the end of the lesson, the learner will have correctly identified and
compared the difference(s) between the property tax and financial
administration provisions of the Indian Act and those of the FNFMA.
Learning Objective 1.6 (Credit Markets)
At the end of the lesson, the learner will have correctly explained, in
general terms, credit markets, their role in the economy and how they
may benefit First Nations.
Learning Objective 1.7 (FNFA and FMB – the link)
At the end of the lesson, the learner will have correctly identified the
authority and role of FNFA, how it participates in credit markets and
how this activity can result in benefits to First Nations.
Learning Objective 1.8 (Role of the FMB)
At the end of the lesson, the learner will have correctly identified and
explained the authorities and role of the FMB, and some of the services
it provides to First Nations.
Learning Goal 2
To provide the learner with a basic knowledge of the structure of a Financial
Administration Law (FAL) and FAL Standards.
Learning Objective 2.1 (FAL and Financial Performance Certification)
At the end of the lesson, the learner will have correctly explained the
role and Legislated Authority of FALs and their strengthening of the
financial administration of a First Nation community by meeting FMB
Standards.
Learning Objective 2.2 (Key Components of a FAL)
At the end of the lesson, the learner will have correctly identified and explained the purposes of the key components of a FAL.
Learning Goal 3
To provide the learner with a basic knowledge of Financial Management
Systems, Financial Performance Certifications as well as FMB’s
intervention role.
Learning Objective 3.1 (Financial Systems Certification)
At the end of the lesson, the learner will have correctly explained the
purpose of Financial Systems Certification and its relationship to an
FAL.
Learning Objective 3.2 (Financial Performance Certification)
At the end of the lesson, the learner will have correctly explained the
purpose of Financial Performance Certification, how it is measured and
its relationship to credit markets.
Learning Objective 3.3 (Financial Performance Certification Procedures)
At the end of the lesson, the learner will have drafted a brief step by
step overview of how a First Nation requests a Financial Performance
Review.
Learning Objective 3.4 (Intervention)
At the end of the lesson, the learner will have identified and explained the reasons and basic procedures for FMB intervention.
Learning Goal 4
To provide the learner with an orientation to the expected organization
change that may come about as a result of the adoption of a FAL and the
FMB Certification Process and the role of Change Agents in that
organization change.
Learning Objective 4.1 (Role of Change Agent – Some Theory)
At the end of the lesson, the learner will have correctly identified and
explained the roles of a Change Agent and the importance of strong
sponsorship.
Learning Objective 4.2 (Some Theory)
At the end of the lesson, the learner will have identified and explained
three (3) basic levels of organizational change and the application of
theory from Learning Objective 4.1 to those changes.
Learning Objective 4.3 (Implement Change)
At the end of the lesson, the learner will have prepared and delivered a
presentation using a sample First Nation, identifying strategies to
implement a FAL and Financial Systems and Performance Standards.