News Room
February 14, 2008
Centre Announces Good Governance Awards Program
The NCFNG, in partnership with the Banff Centre, the Canadian Executive Service Organization, the Aboriginal Leadership Institute, the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association and the Institute on Governance created the Good Governance Awards Program to celebrate and honor First Nations organizations and communities that demonstrate good governance practices, innovations and cultural relevancy. Read More…
January, 2008
NCFNG and University of Victoria announce first courses toward Certificate in First Nations Governance, Administration, and Management
First two courses announced, part of a pilot project for developing a credit Certificate in First Nations Governance, Administration, and Management. Read More…
January, 2008
The Algonquin Nation Moving Forward with Asserting Their Rights
The Algonquins of Quebec assert that they never gave up their rights through a treaty or sold or lost their territory through war. Read More…
January 14, 2008
Saskatchewan First Nations welcome the NCFNG
The National Centre for First Nations Governance (NCFNG) officially opened our Prairie Region office with inviting members of the First Nations communities, governments, businesses and education institutions to an open house. Read More and view photos…
December 11, 2007
Ten Years Later: Celebrating the Delgamuukw/Gisday’wa Decision
A message from Herb George (Satsan), NCFNG President, on the 10th anniversary of the historic Delgamuukw/Gisday’wa decision. Read More…
October 2, 2007
In Memory of Frank
It is with considerable sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and associate, Dr. Frank Cassidy. Read More…
September 14, 2007
BC First Nations show overwhelming interest in Governance Capacity Assessments
Over 30 Expressions of Interest (EOI) applications for Governance Capacity Assessments have been received from First Nation and Tribal Nations throughout British Columbia. Read More...
September, 2007
Overfishing spurs call for title rights
Over-fishing in the Robinson-Huron treaty area, of central Ontario, has become a grave concern. So much so that local First Nations have come together to organize and plan a strategy focused on gaining control of their fisheries. Read More...
September, 2007
Community drives journey to self-governance
The Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation is the first community in the Prairies region to invite the NCFNG to be a part of its journey toward self-governance. Read More...
September, 2007
Centre to introduce Governance Bundle (Practitioner's Toolkit) in Fall, 2007
The National Centre for First Nations Governance is creating a Governance Bundle (Practitioners Tool Kit) for use by the Centre and First Nations governance practitioners. Read More...
September, 2007
Mi'gmac seek to reassert control over traditional lands; invite Centre to organize conference on governance
With their children’s destinies in mind, the leaders of eight Mi’gmaq communities are working together in order to regain control over traditional Mi’gmaq lands and waters. Read More...
August, 2007
Protocol and Contribution Agreement signed with New Relationship Trust
The National Centre for First Nations Governance has signed a protocol and contribution agreement worth $250,000 with The New Relationship Trust (British Columbia) to work cooperatively in carrying out three key objectives: supporting the building of public service capacity within First Nations, supporting youth leadership initiatives and conducting assessments of the governance capacity of six to ten First Nation communities across British Columbia. Read More...
August, 2007
MOU Signed Between Shingwauk Kinoomage Gamik and NCFNG
A new venture is underway that will help promote cooperation and the advancement of academic and educational exchange. Read More...
