OUR PARTNERS
University of Toronto: Faculty of Law & The School of Public Policy and Governance
The University of Toronto Faculty of Law is one of the world’s great law schools; a dynamic academic and social community with rich academic programs, supplemented by many legal clinics and public interest programs. As a hub for policy discourse, the School of Public Policy & Governance educates students to be effective practitioners and leaders in public policy. U of T is located in the heart of downtown Toronto. In addition to this partnership, the University of Toronto’s Initiative on Indigenous Governance sponsored a two day symposium on reconciliation in Ontario.
Listuguj Mi’gMaq Government
Listuguj, one of the largest Mi’gmaq communities on the East Coast, is part of the Mi’gmaq Nation, and is located on the border of Quebec and New Brunswick. Listuguj lies within the tribal district of Gespe’gewa’gi and is a member of the Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Assembly.
The Listuguj Mi’gMaq Government agreed to participate in NCFNG’s Circle of Governance Excellence program in December of 2009. This program is a recognition of Listuguj First Nation’s excellence in effective, independent governance and includes an agreement to document Listuguj’s model of governance for the benefit of other First Nations.
DEVELOPMENTS FROM THIS PARTNERSHIP INCLUDE:
>VIDEO: Listuguj establishes their own fisheries laws
>PUBLICATION: Making First Nation Law: The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Fishery
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Thompson Rivers University
Located in Kamloops, BC, Thompson Rivers University has a unique combination of traditional degree programs, many allowing diploma and certificate program graduates access through laddering, along with flexible degree completion through distance education as the BC Centre for Open Learning.
DEVELOPMENTS FROM THIS PARTNERSHIP INCLUDE:
>TRAINING: Essentials of First Nations Governance
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Miawpukek First Nation
Located on the south coast of Newfoundland. Miawpukek has gone from a poor, isolated community with almost 90% unemployment to a strong vibrant community with nearly 100% full time/part-time employment and is one of the fastest growing communities in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Miawpukek First Nation participates in NCFNG’s Circle of Governance Excellence program. NCFNG recognizes their excellence in effective, independent governance and has agreed to document their model of governance for the benefit of other First Nations.
DEVELOPMENTS FROM THIS PARTNERSHIP INCLUDE
>VIDEO: Miawpukek’s Story of Growth
Native Nations Institute
Located in Arizona, Native Nations Institute’s (NNI) mission is to assist in the building of capable Native nations that can effectively pursue and ultimately realize their own political, economic, and community development objectives. This effort, which we call nation building, is the central focus of NNI’s programs.
DEVELOPMENTS FROM THIS PARTNERSHIP INCLUDE:
>BEST PRACTICES: Governance Toolkit and Best Practices
>VIDEO: Listuguj establishes their own fisheries laws
>PUBLICATION: Making First Nation Law: The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Fishery
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Ktunaxa Nation Council
Ktunaxa people have occupied the lands adjacent to the Kootenay and Columbia Rivers and the Arrow Lakes of British Columbia, Canada for more than 10,000 years. The goals of the Ktunaxa Nation Council include preservation and promotion of Ktunaxa traditional knowledge, language and culture, community and social development and wellness, land and resource development, economic investment and self-government.
The Ktunaxa Nation Council participates in NCFNG’s Circle of Governance Excellence program. NCFNG recognizes the Ktunaxa Nation Council’s excellence in effective, independent governance and has agreed to document their model of governance for the benefit of other First Nations.
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Tsawwassen First Nation
Located just south of Vancouver, Tsawwassen First Nation successfully negotiated their modern day treaty and is a self governing Coast Salish Nation; the first of its kind for urban British Columbia. The Tsawwassen people are working to build a vibrant community that is at the forefront of economic, environmental, social and cultural sustainability.
The Tsawwassen First Nation participates in NCFNG’s Circle of Governance Excellence program. NCFNG recognizes their excellence in effective, independent governance and has agreed to document their model of governance for the benefit of other First Nations.
DEVELOPMENTS FROM THIS PARTNERSHIP INCLUDE:
>WORKSHOP: Law and Policy Development
>VIDEO:: Tsawwassen’s Law and Policy Development
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Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada
The Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada (AFOA) is the centre for excellence and innovation in Aboriginal finance and management. AFOA was founded as a not-for-profit association in 1999 to help Aboriginal people better manage and govern their communities and organizations through a focus on enhancing finance and management practices and skills.
DEVELOPMENTS FROM THIS PARTNERSHIP INCLUDE:
>CERTIFICATION: Certifying First Nation Administrators
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Membertou
Membertou belongs to the greater tribal group of the Mi’kmaw Nation. Membertou is situated in the city of Sydney, Nova Scotia, within its tribal district of Unamaki (Cape Breton). An ISO certified First Nation, Membertou is involved in a wide array of businesses and community services. From the Elementary School to their Convention Centre, Membertou is focused on continually improving the lives of the community members from toddlers to seniors.
The Membertou participates in NCFNG’s Circle of Governance Excellence program. NCFNG recognizes their excellence in effective, independent governance and has agreed to document their model of governance for the benefit of other First Nations.
DEVELOPMENTS FROM THIS PARTNERSHIP INCLUDE:
>VIDEO: Membertou’s ISO Certification Story
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Nisga’a Lisims Government
Nisga’a are people of the Nass River and have lived on British Columbia’s northwest coast since time immemorial. Canada’s Nisga’a Nation is represented by Nisga’a Lisims Government - a modern, forward-thinking administration based on traditional culture and values.The Nisga’a people negotiated the first modern day treaty in Canada.
The Nisga’a Lisims Government participates in NCFNG’s Circle of Governance Excellence program. NCFNG recognizes the Nisga’a Nation’s excellence in effective, independent governance and has agreed to document their model of governance for the benefit of other First Nations.
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Westbank First Nation
Located in south central British Columbia, Canada, the Okanagan Valley is home to Westbank First Nation, one of seven native communities that belong to the Okanagan Nation.Westbank First Nation is a self-governing nation. The Westbank First Nation Constitution, developed by WFN members, sets out how the community is governed and exercises its jurisdiction.
The Westbank First Nation agreed to participate in NCFNG’s Circle of Governance Excellence program. This program is a recognition ofWestbank First Nation’s excellence in effective, independent governance and includes an agreement to document their model of governance for the benefit of other First Nations.
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University of Toronto: Rotman School of Management
The Rotman School is redesigning business education for the 21st century with a curriculum built on Integrative ThinkingTM. Located in the heart of Toronto—North America’s third-largest financial capital and the world’s most culturally-diverse city—the School is developing a new way to think that leads to creative business solutions.
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Contact North
Contact North is the world’s largest distance education and training network. A not-for-profit corporation headquartered in Sudbury and Thunder Bay it was founded in 1986 and serves the education and training needs of Ontarians in small, remote, rural and First Nation communities across the province.
Saint Thomas University
Located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, St. Thomas University is unique in Canada. With a sole focus on liberal arts education, STU prepares students to be leaders, thinkers and global citizens.
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Gitanyow
Located on the Nass River in northwest BC, the Gitanyow use a traditional, house system of governance that is highly democratic and open through the mechanism of the feast. Their house system contains within it a traditional system of planning by eight hereditary chiefs and consultation within the houses. The house territories compose the traditional territory of the Gitanyow.
The Gitanyow agreed to participate in NCFNG’s Circle of Governance Excellence program. This program is a recognition of Gitanyow’s excellence in effective, independent governance and includes an agreement to document their model of governance for the benefit of other First Nations.
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