A Space to Inspire and Support Each Other

Our team has been hosting the First Nations Planning Circle since 2017. The Circle is a space created by and for First Nations, where they can support, learn and get inspired by each other.

Everyone involved in First Nations planning in Quebec and Labrador is welcome.

Circle gatherings take on different forms, based on the members’ preferences and available funding. Here are some examples of activities organized with the Circle over the last few years :

Webinar series on Indigenous Planning, featuring 17 different panelists
Monthly online gatherings, with guest speakers, mini-training sessions and learning circles
Individual and group mentoring by regional CCP mentors
Training workshop on integrating a Trauma-Informed Approach in Planning
Training workshop on Change Management
Regional gatherings on community planning

Are you interested in learning more about the Circle? We participated in a documentary series showcasing Indigenous community planning initiatives. You can view the episode about the Circle here:

”I was the 14th person to be coming in to coordinate a CCP process, we were the 14th community to start. I was really lucky, I had the luxury to having everybody else's knowledge to build on. At first I thought "I'm not dealing with a circle, I did this before, I don't want to do this!" It turned out to be one of the greatest sources of knowledge, because people were talking about the lessons they had learned in their planning process. So, I got to learn from the get-go
CCP Mentor

”Starting a CCP is very difficult, but using available resources really helped me gather ideas (ex. CCP Circle, CCP Handbook), envision what I want to do for my community and guide me in creating a process that reflects our priorities. These three things are what helped me get started: to be part of the CCP Circle, to use current resources, and to have a strong support system within the community.
Bradley PolsonCCP Coordinator, Long Point First Nation

Nikan Skátne – A Virtual Regional Space Dedicated to Indigenous Planning

Nikan Skátne is the embodiment of our collective vision: to ensure planning is a pathway to self-determination, self-sufficiency and healing.

Created mainly by and for First Nations people, the space is designed for everyone, from those just getting started with planning to those who are ready to implement their plan.