FORED developed the AHEAD program to support the community development aspirations of First Nations. The specific undertakings in the program commit FORED to develop communication tools that support “aboriginal community discussion guides for community meetings on sustainable development options.” Other aspects of the program make a specific commitment by FORED to “enhance the ability of First Nations to form external partnerships and encourage mentorship” by Aboriginal professionals with Aboriginal youth.

The attached information guides have been developed to meet those obligations. They are based on extensive research and interviews with a number of First Nations professionals in BC and discussions with recognized professionals in community development.

FORED developed communication Tools…to encourage "mentorship” by Aboriginal professionals with Aboriginal youth

• Growing A Business in an Aboriginal Community
• Aboriginal Tourism: Building on Tradition
• Getting the Fundamentals Right: A Guide to Enhancing Aboriginal Business
• Leadership for Better Resource Decisions
• Planning the Work, Working the Plan
• Is Your Community Ready for Investment?
• The Aboriginal Talent Search

First Choices First Nations

BC employers, post-secondary institutions & First Nations are engaged in creative programs to advance career & educational opportunities for Aboriginal youth. This publication salutes their success! We welcome your comments to admin@foredbc.org

Summer / Fall 2017

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Summer / Fall 2016

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FORED has provided some models, articles and links to help your community implement a sustainability plan. We've also provided some original templates following our workshops with First Nations and other communities. Please explore the links below for ideas.

Cool Vancouver News
Cool Vancouver News is a newspaper about climate change for adult learners. Cool Vancouver News explains what climate change is, how climate change affects us, and how we can fight climate change in Vancouver . These best practices ideas can be adapted for any community. To download a pdf version of Cool Vancouver News, click here. Cool Vancouver News has accompanying Instructors' Notes with classroom activities and exercises for a variety of teen and adult audiences. To download the Instructors' Notes, click here.

• How to Build A Sustainable Community - the Maple Ridge Experience
• Your Next Move �EChoosing a Neighbourhood with Sustainable Features (CMHC) [PDF, 775K]
• Implementing Sustainable Community Development: Charting a Federal Role for the 21 st Century [PDF, 105K]
• Ecoperth: A Small Rural Community takes Action on Climate Change [PDF, 608K]
• Union of BC Municipalities Best Practices in Sustainability and Accountability [PDF, 794K]
• NRCAN Corporate Social Responsibility Case Studies
• Sustainable Communities Network Case Studies
• Sustainability Partners �EWhistler it's our Nature Community Sustainability Toolkit
• Sustainability Audit �EHow Earth Friendly are you?

Templates:

	Spring 2009 • Carbon Proof Meetings • Hygiene: A Potential Health Risk? • Sustainable Corporations Survive
	Winter 2008 • A New Take on Take Out • Charging Ahead • In Case of Broken Bulb Grab Five Plastic Bags • Pumped on Air Power • Sustainability - Beyond Slogans • The 9 Lives of Cars • The Fire Culture
	Spring 2007 • Green City Stakes • Green Olympics • Taking the Lead • LEEDing Edge Construction • Changing Alliances • New Green Happy Face
	Winter 2007 • Strange Company • Corn Caper • Green Cities • Urban Sustainability
	Fall 2006 • Seattle takes the Lead • Chain Reaction • Native American University • Forests and Climate Change • Making Better Movies
	Summer 2006 • Grassroots Wisdom • Japanese Green Towns • Environmentally Friendly Healthcare • One Hundred Years In The Making • Trash Talk • Tourism and The Environment • Computer Recycling Costs
	Winter 2005-2006 • Cities that Lead • Environmentally Friendly Healthcare • Targeting Turkeys • Throwing in the Towel • European Environmental Education • Everybody wins
	• Sustainability Profiles - Fall 2005