NEWS
Ontario First Nations: Organize and Speak with One Voice
On November 29th over 100 delegates attended “a First Nation Strategy for the Ring of Fire”, a two-day forum held in Thunder Bay, Ontario to discuss mining in the Ring of Fire. Hosted by the National Centre for First Nations Governance in partnership with Aroland First Nation, the forum focused on assisting participants to design a roadmap for developing positive government-to-government relationships and engaging in meaningful negotiations with resource companies. Read More
NCFNG Ontario Region Assists Nishnawbe Aski Nation with Ongoing Board Training
In order to enhance the efficiency of their board, the Nishnawbe Aski Nation and the Nishnawbe Aski Harvesting Authority (NAHA) invited the National Centre for First Nations Governance to partner on an ongoing board governance training project. Read More
Building a Constitution that Reflects the Aspirations of the People
The National Centre for First Nations Governance NCFNG was invited by the Conseil de la nation Atikamekw Sipi to present a two-day introduction to constitutions workshop. An important element to this government is to make sure to have its own constitution reflecting the values and aspirations of their members Read More
Emerging Leadership Program Successfully Piloted in Atlantic Canada
This summer, over 40 youth, elders, community leaders and members from the Membertou First Nation came together with a common goal of reconnecting to their traditional territories and building the capacity of young leaders. Read More
BC Region Builds Capacity by Hosting Aboriginal Interns and Work Placements
For the second year in a row, NCFNG BC Region was proud to host an Intern from the Aboriginal Youth Internship with the British Columbia Public Service. Additionally, the region hosted a work placement through the Native Education College. Read More
Heiltsuk Nation: Building Momentum and Sharing their Success
On February 17 2011, in conjunction with the National Centre for First Nations Governance (NCFNG), the Heiltsuk Nation presented to over 100 participants during the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada’s national conference titled Nation Building—Keys to Success for the Next Decade. This workshop not the first collaborative effort between NCFNG and the Heiltsuk Nation; it was the result of an ongoing relationship of over four years. Read More
Muskeg Lake Cree Nation: Cree Law Gathering
“It has long been known that the foundation of Nationhood is based on elements that are grounded in our collective understandings of our own laws of the land and the laws of the people, given to us by the Creator,” says MLCN Governance Coordinator Jarita Greyeyes. Read More
What Does Reconciliation Look Like in Ontario?
Reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada is not just about the legacy of residential schools. It is a multi-faceted process that restores lands, economic self-sufficiency, and political jurisdiction to First Nations, and develops respectful and just relationships between First Nations and Canada. Read More
Treaty Eight Nations Collaborate on Action Plan
In late November 2010, representatives of the Treaty Eight Tribal Association gathered in Fort St. John, located in north-eastern British Columbia. They came together with the common goal of creating a plan for action for the next two to three years. This plan will empower Treaty Eight nations to effectively strengthen their governance, through unity and consensus, to achieve their goals in areas including protection of lands, law development and resource management. Read More
Seven Steps to Rebuilding First Nations
The National Centre for First Nations Governance is launching a series of one-day governance forums on the “Seven Steps to Nation Rebuilding”. The forums will take place throughout the country with events in Saskatchewan, Ontario, Nova Scotia, Quebec and British Columbia. Read More
Chief and Council to be Trained Via Web Conferencing
There is a new approach to training First Nations leaders in Ontario. NCFNG's Ontario office is planning to use a unique web conferencing service to deliver the Centre's First Nations Leadership Essentials workshop. Read More
Membertou Engages Citizens in Journey to Self-Government
NCFNG has partnered with the Membertou Governance Committee to facilitate six nation rebuilding workshops and two community engagement Sessions by March 31st, 2011. Read More
Law and Policy Essential to Nation Rebuilding
Nation rebuilding and implementing self-governance requires nations to design new institutions, assume jurisdiction, and create laws and policies that reflect their people’s priorities, beliefs and values. Read More
Educating Emerging Leaders to Create 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. Read More
October, 2010 | NCFNG Quebec Office Optimistic about Rise of Young Leaders
July, 2010 | AFN National Assembly Trade Show
March, 2010 | Wegimaawadizid “Our Way of Governance”
March, 2010 | “Making the Indian Act irrelevant”
March, 2010 | A Community Vision for the Algonquin First Nation
February, 2010 | Cultural Values in their Work
February, 2010 | Treaty 8 First Nations Explore Constitution Development
November, 2009 | Stories of Excellence Among Atlantic First Nations
October, 2009 | It Takes a Village to Raise a Child
October, 2009 | Muskeg Lake Cree Nation: Focus on People and Governance
July, 2009 | Certifying First Nation Administrators
July, 2009 | “Let’s take it on”
July, 2009 | Tsawwassen: Where Two Worlds can Co-Exist
May, 2009 | Shuswap Communities Explore Governance Together
May, 2009 | Implementing Traditional Governance
May, 2009 | First Nations Look Beyond the Indian Act
April, 2009 | Celebrating the Tsawwassen Treaty
March, 2009 | A New Toolkit for Rebuilding First Nations
March, 2009 | MOU with Thompson Rivers University
February, 2009 | Custom Election Code Workshop - Alderville First Nation
February, 2009 | Elders and Knowledge Keepers Gather in Winnipeg
July, 2008 | Prairie Region Think Tank
June, 2008 | Eskasoni’s High School Students Discuss Governance
June, 2008 | Advancing Professional Certification
January 2008 | NCFNG and UVIC Announce Two New Courses
January, 2008 | Algonquin Nation State Their Rights
March, 2009 | Ontario Aboriginal Inherent Rights/Youth Forum
January, 2008 | Saskatchewan First Nations Welcome NCFNG
December, 2007 | Delgamuukw: Ten Years Later
October, 2007 | In Memory of Frank
September, 2007 | Assessing Governance Capacity
July, 2010 | Essentials of First Nations Governance