Tools & Resources
The People
- Shared Vision
- Participation in Decision Making
- Meaningful Information Sharing
The Land
- Authority Over the Land
- Creating an Economy
- Respect for the Spirit of the Land
Laws & Jurisdiction
- Expansion of Jurisdiction
- Rule of Law
Governing Systems
- Transparency & Fairness
- Results-based Organizations
- Cultural Alignment of Institutions
- Inter-Governmental Relations
Resources
- Human Resource Capacity
- Financial Management Ability
- Performance Evaluation
- Accountability & Reporting
- Diversity of Revenue Sources

The People
Shared Vision
Establish a Vision
A Model for Aboriginal Facilitation [PDF]
Seven Generations Seven Teachings [PDF]
Vision for a Nation, Ktunaxa Nation [Video]
Map Your Journey
Fort Apache Strategic Vision [PDF]
Community Development, Communities Life Cycle Matrix [PDF]
Sample Strategic Plan, Lil’Wat Nation Strategic Plan [PDF]
Meaningful Information Sharing
Participation in Decision Making
Engagement & Discussion
Instructions for Interview Matrix [PDF]
World Café Facilitator Guide [PDF]
Creative Icebreakers for Facilitators [PDF]
Participation in Decision Making, Gila River Indian Community [PDF]
Approval & Ratification
Sample Ratification Standards | Maa-Nulth First Nations [PDF]
Ratification | Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation [PDF]

The Land
Authority Over the Land
Land Use & Occupancy Mapping: Chief Kerry’s Moose [PDF]
Land Use Planning: BEAHR – Building Environmental Aboriginal Human Resources [PDF]
Fort Albany First Nation: Cultural Preservation & Self-Determination from the Land [PDF]
Lil’Wat Nation Fact Book [PDF]
Consultation Toolbox | Aboriginal Mapping Network [PDF]
Creating an Economy
CONSULTATION & ACCOMMODATION
First Nations Consultation [PDF]
First Nation Accommodation [PDF]
Consultation Toolbox | Aboriginal Mapping Network [PDF]
The Crown’s Constitutional Duty to Consult and Accommodate Aboriginal and Treaty Rights [PDF]
Accommodation Agreement | Lil’Wat Nation Presentation [PDF]
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
Annual Report (2007) | Iisaak Forest Resources: Wood with Respect [PDF]
Economic Realization | Hupacasath First Nation [PDF]
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Economic Realization| Osoyoos Indian Band [PDF]
Prosperous Self-Government: Westbank First Nation [Video]
Preparing for Stakeholder Engagement [MS Word ] – Business and First Nations Relationships
Respect for the Spirit of the Land
Traditional Land-Use and Occupancy | Cahcakiwsakahikan (Pelican Lake) First Nation [PDF]
The Indigenous Guardians Toolkit [Website]
Respect for the Spirit in the Land | Champagne and Aishihik First Nations [PDF]
Respect for the Spirit in the Land | Haisla First Nation [PDF]
Land Use Planning to Protect Territories: Gitanyow Nation [Video]
SPIRIT OF THE LAND
Respect for the Spirit in the Land | Haisla First Nation [PDF]
Indigenous Relationship to The Land [Website]

Laws & Jurisdiction
Expansion of Jurisdiction
Developing Laws and Policies, Tsawwassen First Nation [Video]
Expansion of Jurisdiction | Tsawwassen First Nation [PDF]
CONSTITUTIONS
Elements of a Constitution | Key Articles: Maa-Nult Treaty [PDF]
Elements of a Constitution | Key Articles: Anishinabek Nation [PDF]
Elements of a Constitution | Mistawasis First Nation [PDF]
Elements of a Constitution | What Belongs in Constitution? [PDF]
Constitution Making | Ma’anulth First Nation Community Bulletin [PDF]
Constitution Making | Best Practices for Constitution Reform Process [PDF]
Traditional Governance | Constitution-Making Among the Gitanyow [PDF]
Case Study | Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma [PDF]
Draft Constitution | Key First Nation [PDF]
Transparency and Fairness | Westbank First Nation Constitution [PDF]
Rule of Law

Governing Systems
Transparency and Fairness
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Community Tribunal Board for Appeals and Grievances | Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation [PDF]
LEADERSHIP SELECTION
Custom Leadership Selection Codes for First Nations [PDF]
LEADERSHIP CONDUCT
Code of Ethics and Conduct based on Traditional Values | T’it’q’et Administration [PDF]
Code of Conduct for Chief & Council| Sakimay First Nation [PDF]
Chief and Council Policies & Procedures | Campbell River Indian Band [PDF]
CITIZENSHIP
Inherent Right Template: Key Elements of a Stand-Alone Citizenship Code [PDF]
Indian Status, Band Membership and Aboriginal Rights & Title [PDF]
Reclaiming Our Identity: Band Membership, Citizenship and the Inherent Right [PDF]
First Nations Registration and Membership Research Report [PDF]
Results-based Organizations
Cultural Alignment of Institutions
Traditional Governance
Hereditary Chiefs, Clans and the Feast System | Wet’suwet’en Leadership [PDF]
Questions for a Discussion About Traditional Governance and Adapted Forms of Government [PDF]
Cultural Alignment
The Sijitus – A Gathering of Family Spokespeople | Sliammon First Nation [PDF]
Fusing Tradition with the Band Council System | Shoal Lake First Nation [PDF]
Family and Community Groups| Ktunaxa/Kinbasket Tribal Council [PDF]
Roles for Elders and Youth | Fort Severn First Nation [PDF]
First Nations Women, Governance and the Indian Act | Policy Research Reports [PDF]
What Is Cultural Match and Why Is it So Important? | Harvard Project Presentation [PDF]
Cultural Alignment of Institutions | Apache First Nation [PDF]
Cultural Alignment of Institutions | Teslin Tlingit Council [PDF]
Inter-Governmental Relations

Resources
Human Resource Capacity
Financial Management Ability
Sample Financial Administrative Code | Miawpukek First Nation [PDF]
Sample Financial Administrative Code | Kapawe’no First Nation [PDF]
Sample Financial Management Code | Innu First Nation of Essipit [PDF]
Financial Reporting by First Nations | Chartered Accountants of Canada [PDF]
Financial Management Capacity | Martin Aboriginal Education Initiative
Performance Evaluation
Accountability and Reporting
Diversity of Revenue Sources
Unleashing Our Economic Potential | NACCA [PDF]
The Role of Housing in an Economy |NACCA [PDF]
First Nation Small Business and Entrepreneurship in Canada | NCFNG [PDF]
The Economics of First Nations Governance | NCFNG [PDF]
Strategic Analysis for Economic Development | Malcom Weiner Center for Social Policy [PDF]