Thompson Rivers University and NCFNG sign Agreement
Thompson Rivers University and the Centre have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that establishes a framework for both organizations to work together to research, develop, and deliver appropriate programs and courses to enhance the governance and administrative skills of First Nations people.
Defining the Landscape: Centre releases commissioned research papers
First Nations are clearly entitled to define their own approach to governance and to exercise the rights that come with title to their traditional lands. These are the conclusions from a large body of research recently released by the Centre. Read more...
Advancing Professional Certification
Certification of First Nation administrators may be the most efficient way to direct post-secondary programs to teach the skills required to move from the Indian Act to inherent right-based self-governance. On April 9th NCFNG-BC Region co-hosted a one-day forum with AFOA-BC Chapter to engage BC First Nation administrators in a discussion about the need for an association of Band Administrators and professional certification.
NCFNG Commends Tsawwassen First Nation in Realizing Self-Government
The Centre salutes the achievement of Tsawwassen First Nation as they celebrate the first official day of self-government on the Effective Date of their Treaty, April 3rd, 2009.
First Nations aim at developing governance that is more meaningful than Indian Act
Recent decisions in Canadian courts regarding membership, elections and property rights on First Nation lands are changing the social fabric of First Nation communities. Nations across the country are responding to these changes by developing their own rules around citizenship, elections and land... Read More...
A New Toolkit for Rebuilding First Nations
The Centre is pleased to announce the unveiling of its Governance Toolkit. The toolkit is a resource for First Nations leaders that are pursuing greater autonomy in decision-making and want something more meaningful than the Indian Act as the foundation for their governing institutions.
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We're looking for volunteers to sit on our National Members Council. Download more information and apply by April 30, 2009.
