The Centre is a founding partner of this unique project. Rebuilding First Nations Governance is a six-year research project to identify the most effective ways for First Nations to transition from Indian Act administrations to self-determining governments. The Centre for First Nations Governance...
File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council is participating in the Rebuilding First Nations Governance project. The File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council is the political and service organization for the Qu’Appelle Agency and the File Hills Agency, delivering programs and services to the 11 First...
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 northeastern New Brunswick....
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 covers most of north eastern BC, part of...
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, Saulteaux and Metis. They were...
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 with government. Líl̓wat Nation are...