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E) ROLE OF ASSOCIATION:1. Supports to Health Directors• To support Health Directors dealing with “isolation”• Recruitment and retention of Health Directors• To provide a culturally appropriate and indigenous ways of doing things• Promote communities to work together and mentor other communities• Build capacity and knowledge of Health Directors, which would include personal andprofessional development opportunities2. Professional Development, Training and Standardization• Standardization of Health Directors trainingo Standard knowledgeo Accreditation processo Cultural competencieso Mentorship programso Networking with Educational institutes and First Nations organizations to provide thestandardization and trainingo Distance and online learning opportunities• Standards of excellence for Health Directors• Maintaining competencies by continued professional development and training• Code of ethics• Administrate Board policies to carry out the standardization and training goals inmandate• Mentorship opportunities• Training of people in communities• Expanding of existing skills setso Proposal writingEducational opportunities – funding, incorporate outside resourcesAffiliate with educational institutions to provide training: Athabasca Health Administration,UBC Certificate in Aboriginal Health Administration, UVIC First Nations HealthManagers Training, Royal Roads, INAC Communication and Community EngagementInitiative, Red Cross etc..o Certification programs to uphold professional standards and policieso Accreditation of health centreso Availability of online and distance learning for credit (battle “isolation” factor andincrease flexibility)o Community health plan training workshopso Assist para-professional trainingo Community Health Representatives (CHRs)o Child and Youth workers