The Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs have partnered with Royal Roads University to offer a Professional Project Administrator (PPA) Certificate Program for Gitanyow members.

This blended learning program, combining online and in-person instruction, is being considered for Fall 2026 and is designed to develop practical skills that can support careers in administration, project management, government, community organizations, and many other workplaces.

Potential courses include:

Microsoft Office Fundamentals
Business Writing & Effective Communication
Proposal Writing
Collective Leadership
Project Management
Data Management: Telling Data-driven Stories

Learn more about the program here!

*Expressing your interest does not commit you to taking the program, but it will help us determine whether there is enough interest to move forward. Questionnaire to determine suitability and selection to follow.

Please contact Shayna Russell at reception@gitanyowchiefs.ca or 250-849-5915 by August 14, 2026.