RESOURCES
This page includes all the links and downloadable resources in this Toolkit. Use the filters on the left to look at all resources in a particular section, page, or page sub-section.
The First Nations Public Service Secretariat runs 2-day Management Training Academies for Records and Information Management
A two-day records and information management workshop.
The FNIGC’s A First Nations Data Governance Strategy
A national strategy that envisions a First Nations-led, national network of regional information governance centres across the country equipped with the knowledge, skills, and infrastructure needed to serve the information needs of First Nations people and communities.The Indigenous Community Development National Strategy
The Indigenous Community Development National Strategy (ICDNS) is a jointly-developed approach to building and investing in strong, effective, and sustainable Indigenous governments and services. ISC and CIRNAC are working with Indigenous Advisors from across the country to implement the national Strategy. As the Strategy is implemented in each province and territory, a regional Working Group and Implementation Work Plan will be developed. The Strategy will provide support to community planning initiatives. Over the next phase of implementation, training for entry-level Community Planning Facilitators will be piloted. A continuum of capacity development training options will be developed to provide on-going learning and networking opportunities for Community Planning Facilitators.
The Indigenous Services Canada and the Assembly of First Nations’ Report Strengthening The Availability Of First Nations Data
Provides information on the current data landscape for First Nations people in Canada.The Information Management Toolkit for First Nations Government in BC
An information management toolkit developed in 2010 by the First Nations Summit in BC.
The Nicola Valley Institute of Technology Community Analysis Course
The Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) is an Indigenous Centre of Excellence in BC. The NVIT Community Analysis course highlights how data can be collected and analyzed to help community economic development officers clarify challenges and opportunities.The Office of the Information & Privacy Commission for BC - Guidance Document on Information Sharing Agreements
The Office of the Information & Privacy Commission for BC outlines the purpose of information sharing agreements, their role in complying with privacy legislation, and recommended provisions to include in an agreement.
Treasury Board of Canada Business Case Template and Business Case Guide
Guidance on how to build a comprehensive business case for a large, complex project.
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Guidance on Preparing Information Sharing Agreements Involving Personal Information
This Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat document provides advice on preparing federal information sharing agreements, including how to decide whether personal information should be shared and how to comply with privacy policies.
Tri-Agency Framework: Responsible Conduct of Research (2016)(RCR)
Sets out requirements for research integrity.Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2)(2018)
The TCPS 2 is an ethical code for conducting research and is a required policy for Canada’s three federal research agencies.Types of Software Needed for Data Management
Provides a review of different types of software that may be applied to each component of the data lifecycle.
UBC Library First Nations and Indigenous Studies Webpage
Links to statistics and data.University of British Columbia’s Office of the University Counsel guidelines on protection of privacy and access to information
Guidelines to help staff and faculty comply with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA).
Guidelines include:
- Privacy Fact Sheet: Collecting Personal Information
- Privacy Fact Sheet: What is Personal Information?
- Privacy Fact Sheet: Conducting Surveys
- Privacy Fact Sheet: Handling Privacy Breaches
- Security and Confidentiality Agreements for external individuals
- Access and Privacy at UBC: A Guide for Faculty and Staff
US Geological Survey Training Modules on Data Management
Video courses on data management.
Vancouver Coastal Health Information Privacy & Confidentiality Policy
An example of a privacy and confidentiality policy.