Wednesday, February 22, 2012

QUEBEC NEWS

February 2012

Developing a Post-Secondary Program in Aboriginal Governance

The Université du Quebec a Chicoutimi is planning to develop a certificate program in First Nations governance that will equip graduates with a range of skills in management, law, politics, accounting and more. Read More

Fall 2011

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

March, 2011

Making First Nation Law: The Listuguj Mi’Gmaq Fishery

June 11, 1981 was the date of just such an event for the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Nation. On that day, 500 police officers, fisheries officers and game wardens marched through the small community, beating and arresting residents and seizing boats and fishing nets under direct orders from the Quebec government. Read More

October, 2010

NCFNG Quebec Office Optimistic about Rise of Young Leaders

The Centre views grooming and building the capacity of young, emerging leaders to be crucial to nation rebuilding. NCFNG’s Quebec region is excited about plans to engage the youth of Quebec and the communities they come from. Read More

January, 2008

Algonquin Nation State 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