Educating Emerging Leaders Creates the Capacity for Effective Governance
NCFNG partners with educational institutions across Canada to provide current and future First Nation leaders and managers with the practical skills required to develop self sufficient, culturally relevant governance.
“Essentials of First Nations Governance”
The Thompson Rivers University and the National Centre for First Nations Governance are pleased to present the course “Essentials of First Nations Governance”, FNST 091, at the Thompson Rivers University campus in Kamloops on
August 23-27, 2010. Read More…
On course for self-government
New NCFNG certificate program introduces the fundamentals of governance
First Nations Governance Essentials Certificate Program is a five-day course offered through a partnership between the Centre and Thompson Rivers University.The course provides an overview of topics to support First Nations, including the fundamentals of effective governance, the history of the Indian Act, the current administration of Indian Act programs, and lastly, inherent rights and traditional governance structures. Read More…
A New Toolkit for Rebuilding First Nations
The Centre is pleased to announce the unveiling of its Governance Toolkit. The toolkit is a resource for First Nations leaders that are pursuing greater autonomy in decision-making and want something more meaningful than the Indian Act as the foundation for their governing institutions.
A Framework for the Discussion of Crown Consultation Practices across Canada
While significant progress has been made in some jurisdictions in Canada, there continues to be a marked discrepancy between what is required of the Crown at law and how the Crown's duty to consult and accommodate is actually being exercised. Read more...
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First Nations from Atlantic Canada Talk about Territorial Rights
Two day forum in Fredericton, New Brunswick demonstrates a desire for self-sufficient First Nation governance in Atlantic Canada. Read More…
Prairie Nations Discuss Governance of their Traditional Territories
NCFNG Forum gives Prairie First Nations a look at jurisdiction outside of reserve boundaries. Read More…
Wegimaawadizid “Our Way of Governance”: Elders, Leadership and Youth Unite to Create a Vision for Mitaanjigamiing Nation’s Future
Co-creating a community vision for self-governance was the objective of a workshop held near Fort Frances, Ontario over two days in March. Read More…
“Making the Indian Act irrelevant”: Membertou’s journey towards self-government
“Moving beyond the Indian Act is a goal that’s been near and dear to us for a long time,” says Dan Christmas, Senior Advisor to Chief and Council of Membertou located in Sydney, Nova Scotia. “It’s part of our desire to be self-sufficient and to manage our own affairs independently of the federal government.” Read More…
A Community Vision for the Algonquin First Nation
Heiltsuk Nation Examines the Crown’s Duty to Consult and Accommodate
Chippewas of the Thames Leadership Plan to Bring Cultural Values into their Work
Treaty 8 First Nations Explore Constitution Development
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November, 2009: Volunteers Needed for National Members Council | We are seeking applications for volunteers to sit on the Centre’s National Members Council. This is an ongoing process and therefore there is no time limit to your application. The Nominations Committee will review applications on a continuance basis and make recommendations to the Board of Directors for membership. More Info
