First Nations Executive Education Celebrates Its Second Graduating Class

MONTREAL (TIOHTIÀ:KE), Sept. 19, 2022 – Earlier today, First Nations Executive Education (FNEE) proudly handed out certifications to the members of its second-ever cohort, formally recognizing that they had fulfilled all the requirements of the Becoming a Transformational Leader program. The certifications awarded recognize participants who have successfully completed the ‘Becoming a Transformational Leader’ development program.

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“With the second cohort coming to the end of their journey, it is clear to us that FNEE is meeting a real need for executive education among First Nations clients,” said FNEE Director Manon Jeannotte. “We are already seeing the impact these programs are having on participants and their communities. My warmest congratulations go out to everyone in this second graduating class, along with my thanks for their commitment to their community and their Nation.”
said Manon Jeannotte, FNEE director.

“On behalf of AFNQL, I want to congratulate the success of the second cohort of the First Nation Executive Education programs. Their personal commitment is an inspiration and will contribute to strengthen the governance of our communities. Nation building is no longer a goal, it is happening. As we prepare for the next cohorts of leaders, I want to pay tribute to the continued support of Executive Education HEC Montréal. Their contribution is also an important part of the achievements we celebrate today.”
said Ghislain Picard, Chief pf the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador.

“We are proud to contribute to the development of leaders in First Nations governments and organizations,” said Serge Lafrance, Director of Executive Education HEC Montréal. “By working together and respecting the contexts and approaches specific to First Nations, we hope to be positive and constructive allies. I congratulate our newest graduates for their perseverance, and I am grateful to our Indigenous and non-Indigenous trainers for all their hard work.”
said Serge Lafrance, director of Executive Education HEC Montréal.

One of the defining features of FNEE is its innovative co-creation approach. Each course is developed jointly by HEC Montréal professors and First Nations trainers with recognized expertise in their field. The short programs are both future-focused and outward-looking, while still remaining rooted in the rich history of First Nations. They have been designed specifically around the needs, values and image of First Nations. Executive Education HEC Montréal has been a key partner and incubator during the development and rollout of this new school.

October 30 will be the start date for the third FNEE cohort, which will be made up of women from Quebec First Nations active in the political, entrepreneurial, administrative arenas as well as aspiring leaders.

ABOUT FIRST NATIONS EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

Launched on November 25, 2021, FNEE is the culmination of the vision of two McGill–HEC Montréal EMBA alumni, Manon Jeannotte (Mi’gma) and Ken Rock (Innu). Co-created with Executive Education HEC Montréal, FNEE offers university -level short programs in First Nations communities, in Montreal and online. This one-of-a-kind school brings together HEC Montréal faculty and First Nations trainers.

ABOUT EXECUTIVE EDUCATION HEC MONTRÉAL

For over 65 years, Executive Education HEC Montréal has been there to foster the growth of the people and organizations who drive the economy, training 9,000 executives, professionals and leaders every year.

Since 2018, Executive Education HEC Montréal has been an active member of UNICON, an international consortium of 115 business schools specializing in executive education.

Executive Education HEC Montréal is ranked 47th for open-enrolment and custom programs in the Financial Times’ list of the world’s top executive education programs. The same ranking puts us 1st in Quebec and 4th in Canada.

LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

Normand Ambroise	Brenda Michel
Innu, Uashat mak Mani Utenam	Innu, Ekuanitshit
Administrator, Centre Kapatakan Gilles	Administrator, Ekuanitshinnuat
Jourdain	Management Company
Adéline Basile	Nadia Mollen
Innu, Ekuanitshit	Innu, Unamen Shipu
Administrator, Corporation de	Councillor, Council of the Innu of
développement économique Ekuanitshinnuat	Unamen Shipu
Audrey-Lise Basile	Isabelle Napess
Innu, Ekuanitshit	Innu, Ekuanitshit
Councillor, Council of the Innu of Ekuanitshit	Administrator, Apuiat
Céline Cassivi	Lorrie Ann Oke
Mi’gma, Gespeg	Kanien’kehá:ka, Kanehsatake
Councillor, Mi’gmaq Nation of Gespeg	Aspiring community leader
Derek Jeremy Einish	Ève Pagé
Naskapi, Kawawachikamach	Wendat, Wendake
Councillor, Naskapi Nation of	Aspiring community leader
Kawawachikamach
	Nicky Petiquay
Sipi Flamand	Atikamekw, Wemotaci
Atikamekw, Manawan	Administrator, First Nations of Quebec and
Chief, Manawan Atikamekw Council	Labrador Economic Development
	Commission
Sabryna Godbout
Wendat, Wendake	Manon Tremblay
Administrator, Puamun Meskenu	Anicinapek8e, Pikogan
	Councillor, Council of the First Nation of
Vincent Jeannotte	Abitibiwinni
Mi’gma, Gespeg
Administrator, First Nations Human	Shikuan Jean-Sébastien Vollant
Resources Development Commission of	Innu, Uashat mak Mani-Utenam
Quebec	Administrator, First Nations Quebec-
	Labrador Youth Network
Tammy Marie Martin
Mi’gma, Gesgapegiag
Councillor, Micmacs of Gesgapegiag Band

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