This campaign school has already taken place.
Join Equal Voice’s Indigenous Online Campaign School from wherever you are in Canada!
This Program is designed to equip Indigenous women, Two Spirit and gender diverse individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to run for political office in Canada – This includes municipal, provincial, federal and Indigenous leadership elections. Equal Voice is a multi-partisan organization and this program will provide the opportunity to hear from elected officials and experts from all political parties.
Facilitated by Francyne Joe and Courtney Clarke, this program consists of 8 online sessions including a mix of group exercises, guest speakers, and networking opportunities with other Indigenous leaders from across Canada.
Each session is approximately 2 hours for a total of 16 hours of learning over 4 weeks. Participants will receive a comprehensive workbook to guide them through the sessions.
This 8-session program costs $50 and bursaries are available.
Session 1: Know Your Story
Explore your why and embrace your backstory.
Speakers: MLA Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse, Councillor Nikki Fraser
Session 2: Pick Your Podium
Where do you want to make your impact?
Speakers: Sherry Monastyrski, CEO of Oneida Nation of The Thames, MP Yvonne Jones & Councillor Michelle Friesen
Session 3: Get Prepared
What you need to do behind the scenes to get ready for a life in public office.
Speakers: Senator Judy White & Former MLA/MP Leona Aglukkaq
Session 4: Raise Your Profile
Strategies on how to build your overall network and canvassing for votes.
Speakers: Nunatsiavut First Minister Melva Williams and MLA Lesa Semmler
Session 5: Media Confidence
Define your persona and learn how to prepare for different kinds of media interviews.
Speakers: Award-winning journalist Ntawnis Piapot, Former provincial candidate Anna Thomas
Session 6: Face the Barriers
An open conversation about systemic and overt barriers, ways to cope, and why we must continue to persist.
Speakers: Premier Caroline Cochrane, Former federal candidate Racelle Kooy
Session 7: Form Your Campaign Team
Learn about different campaign team roles, personality traits and skills to look for, as well as tips on how to recruit/manage volunteers.
Speakers: MP Blake Desjarlais
Session 8: Campaign Fundraising & Budgeting
How much will you need, where will you get it, and what are the rules?
Speakers: MP Lori Idlout and former provincial candidate Patricia Johnson-Castle
Sessions take place online using Zoom, in English only.
To participate, you will require access to the internet, Zoom, a microphone, and a web camera.
