Managing Multiple Priorities - IA Working Group

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         On April 10th, the IA Working Group at Saskatchewan First Nations Family and Community Institute (SFNFCI) hosted a training session on Managing Multiple Priorities Training, facilitated by Charlotte Ross. Assisting in Elder Support was Cecile Smith. The training attracted a diverse group of 16 participants who traveled to Saskatoon from various communities, including George Gordon, Waterhen Lake, Beardy’s and Okemasis, Red Pheasant, Keeseekoose, Clearwater River, Witchekan Lake, Meadow Lake, and Kinistin.

         Charlotte Ross, an experienced Cree Language Instructor and Consultant, brought a wealth of knowledge acquired from her extensive work with Saskatchewan First Nations, Tribal Councils, non-profit organizations, and post-secondary institutions. Currently pursuing a PhD in Indigenous Language Revitalization at the University of Victoria, Charlotte demonstrated expertise as a facilitator. Her ability to present content engagingly through sharing personal experiences, tips, and tricks makes her facilitation captivating.

         The Managing Multiple Priorities Training delved into effective time management strategies. Emphasizing the significance of managing conflicting priorities and navigating daily workplace challenges, the session provided practical suggestions for setting priorities, organizational techniques, time management methodologies, and goal achievement strategies.

         When participants were asked what was the most valuable takeaway from training, participants said:

- “That there are ways to indicate the importance and relevance on Daily/Monthly Planners that are straightforward. The importance of task management. How mindset can play a role in workspaces.”  

- “It makes you more aware of healthy boundaries, self care, and planning.”

         When participants were asked how they intend to use the skills they acquired a couple participants responded:

- “Incorporate a planner or task list into my work instead of only writing down completed tasks.”

- “Create a more structured and visual system for myself.”

         Participants left the training feeling more confident in their ability to manage multiple priorities.