News Room
July, 2008
Defining the Landscape: Centre releases research papers
First Nations are clearly entitled to define their own approach to governance and to exercise the rights that come with title to their traditional lands. These are the conclusions from a large body of research recently released by the Centre. Completed in 2007-2008, the research is the work of 28 leading scholars, legal researchers, academics and community practitioners. Read More…
June, 2008
Eskasoni’s High School Students Take Part in Governance Discussions
The youth of the Eskasoni First Nation on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia want more say in the issues that will shape their future. On May 29, 2008, the Eskasoni Governance Team invited the Centre to facilitate a community forum and deliver a presentation to Eskasoni youth. Read More…
June, 2008
Advancing Professional Certification
Certification of First Nation administrators may be the most efficient way to direct post-secondary programs to teach the skills required to move from the Indian Act to inherent right-based self-governance. On April 9th NCFNG-BC Region co-hosted a one-day forum with AFOA-BC Chapter to engage BC First Nation administrators in a discussion about the need for an association of Band Administrators and professional certification. Read More…
June, 2008
BC and Yukon treaty nations gather to discuss implementation
The Maa-nulth First Nations and the NCFNG hosted the Learning From Experience: In Pursuit of Effective Implementation Forum held at the Hupacasath House of Gathering on April 9 and 10. Read More…
May 8, 2008
Centre Signs Agreement with University of Alberta
Edmonton - The National Centre for First Nations Governance is pleased to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the University of Alberta. The signing on May 8, 2008, is in support of Aboriginal Governance and Partnership program offered by the University of Alberta's Faculty of Native Studies. The program will focus on governance for Aboriginal communities. Read More…
February 14, 2008
Centre Announces Good Governance Awards Program
The NCFNG, in partnership with the Banff Centre, the Canadian Executive Service Organization, the Aboriginal Leadership Institute, the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association and the Institute on Governance created the Good Governance Awards Program to celebrate and honor First Nations organizations and communities that demonstrate good governance practices, innovations and cultural relevancy. Read More…
January, 2008
NCFNG and University of Victoria announce first courses toward Certificate in First Nations Governance, Administration, and Management
First two courses announced, part of a pilot project for developing a credit Certificate in First Nations Governance, Administration, and Management. Read More…
January, 2008
The Algonquin Nation Moving Forward with Asserting Their Rights
The Algonquins of Quebec assert that they never gave up their rights through a treaty or sold or lost their territory through war. Read More…
January 14, 2008
Saskatchewan First Nations welcome the NCFNG
The National Centre for First Nations Governance (NCFNG) officially opened our Prairie Region office with inviting members of the First Nations communities, governments, businesses and education institutions to an open house. Read More and view photos…
