Welcome — National Centre for First Nations Governance

It is time to restore our nations.

It is time to engage our citizens in creating a vision.
Engaging Our Citizens

The best way for our citizens to contribute to positive change is to engage them in a process that is open, inclusive, appropriate to the community, and where issues are widely understood.
It is time for First Nations to take responsibility and assume our rightful place on our lands.
Territorial Rights

In recent years, the Canadian courts have affirmed and recognized First Nation interests in our traditional lands. We have a right to benefit and a responsibility to steward our traditional lands.
First Nations must create their own culturally relevant laws.
Law and Policy

Moving beyond the Indian Act and becoming a self-determining Nation requires you to make laws and policies that are culturally appropriate and meet the needs of your citizens.
It is time for First Nations to determine a new relationship with government.
Building Independent Institutions

Effective, independent institutions provide the structures for First Nations to participate in productive inter-governmental relations and bring benefits to our communities.
Effective self-governance can restore our culture and is the key to sustained economic and social health.
Benefits for First Nations

Restoring your Nation can improve economic conditions and social well-being, bringing your citizens dignity and a sense of achievement.
Vibrant, self-governing and self-sufficient First Nations make Canada a better country.
Successful First Nations

First Nations are developing the means to cultivate win-win relationships with government, industry, municipalities and other First Nations.