
First Nations Self-Government
17 Roadblocks to Self-Determination, and One Chief's Thoughts on Solutions
- 168 pages
- English
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First Nations Self-Government
17 Roadblocks to Self-Determination, and One Chief's Thoughts on Solutions
About this book
Indigenous Peoples in Canada are continuing to assert their right to self-determination in this era of reconciliation. While dozens of Indigenous communities have signed varying forms of self-government agreements with the federal government, Indigenous Nations still face many obstacles along the path to true self-determination.
As a former Chief of Siksika Nation in southern Alberta, Leroy Wolf Collar dealt with many of the same problems other Indigenous Nations face across the country. From serious housing shortages to the lack of opportunities for youth, Chief Wolf Collar experienced the challenges and frustrations that come from operating in a colonial system still constrained by the Indian Act.
How do Indigenous Peoples move on from this defective system? Chief Wolf Collar identifies 17 issues that currently hinder Indigenous Nations—including broken treaty promises, problems with common forms of band administration, and the intrusion of provincial governments—along with potential solutions to overcome them.
This guide is for current and aspiring Indigenous leaders who want to increase their understanding of good governance, management, and leadership, as well as those who want to explore issues around Indigenous self-determination in Canada.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Foreword
- Preface
- INTRODUCTION
- CRITICAL TERMINOLOGY
- ROADBLOCK NO. 1: First Nations Governing Institutions
- ROADBLOCK NO. 2: The Crown Ignores Treaty Promises
- ROADBLOCK NO. 3: Control over First Nations Citizenship
- ROADBLOCK NO. 4: Provincial Government Involvement
- ROADBLOCK NO. 5: First Nations Portfolio System
- ROADBLOCK NO. 6: Lawless First Nations Communities
- ROADBLOCK NO. 7: Leadership Competencies
- ROADBLOCK NO. 8: The Functions of the Band Administration
- ROADBLOCK NO. 9: Dependency on the Canadian Government
- ROADBLOCK NO. 10: Per Capita Distributions
- ROADBLOCK NO. 11: High Unemployment
- ROADBLOCK NO. 12: A Lack of Strategic Planning
- ROADBLOCK NO. 13: No Plan for Youth
- ROADBLOCK NO. 14: On-Reserve Housing
- ROADBLOCK NO. 15: Intergenerational Impacts of Indian Residential Schools
- ROADBLOCK NO. 16: Constitutionally Limited Calls to Action
- ROADBLOCK NO. 17: Diverse Political Needs, Overlapping Political Organizations
- Final Thoughts
- Notes
- About the Author