Minute Taking Workshop - January 15, 2026 - Saskatoon, SK

Minute Taking Workshop
Turn meetings into meaningful records.

Accurate minutes build trust, accountability, and transparency in communities and organizations. This workshop helps participants develop the confidence and skill to capture discussions and decisions clearly, respectfully, and effectively. By the end of the course, participants will know how to write concise and professional minutes that reflect the voice of the group and support good governance. This session is designed primarily for First Nations communities and organizations, but is open to anyone seeking to improve the clarity, professionalism, and effectiveness of their meeting records.

Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role of minute-taking in effective governance
• Address common challenges faced by minute-takers
• Write clear, concise minutes for Council, community, board, committee, and team meetings
• Apply key skills including Robert’s Rules of Order and respectful communication

Why take this course?

• Build confidence in recording clear and accurate minutes
• Strengthen accountability and transparency in your organization
• Learn how to apply respectful communication and proper meeting structure
• Gain practical tools to make minute-taking easier and more consistent