Six Essential Leadership Skills
For Inuit, Métis and First Nation Youth
At the end of the 5-Day Leadership Training Program, participants should show increased competency in the following leadership skills.
Pride in Culture and Ancestry
- Knows the basic values and teachings
- Knows the key aspects of history and contribution
- Shares cultural information with others
A Team-Builder and Team Player
- Understands differences in leadership style
- Understands how to influence people and rally them around an idea
- Able to instill a positive WECAN attitude in othersAble to receive feedback from others and give them quality feedback in return
Models Healthy Equal Relationships
- Knows the attitudes and behaviors that make relationships unhealthy/healthy
- Understands the cycle of violenceKnows what to do if a relationship becomes unhealthy
- Understands the importance of sending a positive message to youth about healthy relationships
Conflict Resolution Skills
- Knows the attitudes and behaviours that escalate conflict
- Understands the role of a peacebuilderKnows steps in problem-solving
- Able to express when needs are not being met
Communications Skills
- Expresses thoughts and feelings clearly
- Knows how to give a presentation
- Knows how to use expressive arts to engage an audience
Action Planning Skills
Knows how to assess needs
Knows how to brainstorm to generate ideas
Knows how to set goals and create a plan
Able to shift gears when things are not working
Able to identify useful community resources to support plans
