First Nations Self-Government
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First Nations Self-Government

17 Roadblocks to Self-Determination, and One Chief's Thoughts on Solutions

  1. 168 pages
  2. English
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eBook - ePub

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

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Contents
  6. Acknowledgements
  7. Foreword
  8. Preface
  9. INTRODUCTION
  10. CRITICAL TERMINOLOGY
  11. ROADBLOCK NO. 1: First Nations Governing Institutions
  12. ROADBLOCK NO. 2: The Crown Ignores Treaty Promises
  13. ROADBLOCK NO. 3: Control over First Nations Citizenship
  14. ROADBLOCK NO. 4: Provincial Government Involvement
  15. ROADBLOCK NO. 5: First Nations Portfolio System
  16. ROADBLOCK NO. 6: Lawless First Nations Communities
  17. ROADBLOCK NO. 7: Leadership Competencies
  18. ROADBLOCK NO. 8: The Functions of the Band Administration
  19. ROADBLOCK NO. 9: Dependency on the Canadian Government
  20. ROADBLOCK NO. 10: Per Capita Distributions
  21. ROADBLOCK NO. 11: High Unemployment
  22. ROADBLOCK NO. 12: A Lack of Strategic Planning
  23. ROADBLOCK NO. 13: No Plan for Youth
  24. ROADBLOCK NO. 14: On-Reserve Housing
  25. ROADBLOCK NO. 15: Intergenerational Impacts of Indian Residential Schools
  26. ROADBLOCK NO. 16: Constitutionally Limited Calls to Action
  27. ROADBLOCK NO. 17: Diverse Political Needs, Overlapping Political Organizations
  28. Final Thoughts
  29. Notes
  30. About the Author