Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government

Listuguj is participating in the Rebuilding First Nations Governance project. The Mi’gmaq creation story tells of the formation of Mi’gma’gi and the creation of its seven districts. Mi’gma’gi includes the Gaspé Peninsula, parts of mainland Québec and Maine, and...

Nadleh Whut’en First Nation

Nadleh Whut’en citizens are participating in our Transitional Governance Program. Nadleh refers to where the salmon return every year. Whut’en refers to where you come from. The Nadleh Whut’en people are a part of the Athapaskan language group, which...

Cowessess First Nation

Cowessess First Nation is participating in the Rebuilding First Nations Governance project. Cowessess First Nation is located in southern Saskatchewan, Canada. Their name comes from Chief Cowessess (Ka-wezauce, “Little Boy”), leader of a mixed band of Plains Cree,...

Líl̓wat Nation

Lil’wat citizens are participating in our Transitional Governance Program. In Líl̓wat Nation, the people come first. They believe that good governance comes from listening to their people, so leadership ensures that citizens have many opportunities to engage...

Dzawada’enuxw First Nation

Dzawada’enuxw citizens are participating in our Transitional Governance Program. Dzawada’enuxw First Nation is located on the mainland West Coast of Canada across from the northern tip of Vancouver Island, Their village is alongside the Gwa’yi (Kingcome) River in a...