by fngovernance | May 6, 2020 | Publications
These five pillars of effective governance blend the traditional values of our respective Nations with the modern realities of self-governance. The Centre uses the principles behind these five pillars to develop and deliver tools and services to assist in rebuilding...
by fngovernance | May 5, 2020 | Centre Research
Kent McNeil | Osgoode Hall Law School October, 2007 | Aboriginal governments have the authority to become engaged on a government-to-government under existing Canadian law and do not have to seek permission to exercise their jurisdiction from the federal government,...
by fngovernance | Apr 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
From Indian Act to Self-determination A collaborative think-tank was held in October 2017 at Carleton University marking the start of the Transitional Governance Project. Participants discussed approaches to mastering and moving out from under the Indian Act toward a...
by fngovernance | Apr 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
The first major step in the Transitional Governance Project takes place October 3-5, 2017 in Ottawa at a two-and-a half day think tank. Supported by a SSHRC Connection Grant, it will engage leaders and practitioners from 4-6 First Nation governments (Council of the...
by fngovernance | Apr 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
What are the pathways First Nations can take to get out from under Indian Act administration to exercising the Inherent Right of Self-Government? After more than 35 years since Section 35 affirmed Aboriginal rights and title and 20 years of the federal government’s...
