National Centre for First Nations Governance

The People, The Land, Law & Jurisdiction Institutions Resources: The Five Pillars of Effective Governance

By poho | June 22, 2021

These five pillars of effective governance blend the traditional values of our respective Nations with the modern realities of self-governance. NCFNG uses the principles behind these five pillars to develop…

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Governance Best Practices Report

By poho | June 22, 2021

Profiles best practices in each of the Governance Centre’s seventeen principles of effective governance. The practices are drawn from the experience of First Nations, tribes and aboriginal organizations across Canada…

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Strategic Vision: Tsleil-Waututh Nation

By poho | June 22, 2021

This case study is short and outlines the six stage process that Tsleil-Waututh used to set their strategic vision and direction for development.

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Working for the Land: Gwitch’in Land Use Plan

By poho | June 22, 2021

An example of a Nation’s land use plan, the process they used to establish and continue to update the plan and how to implement it.

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Respect for the Spirit of the Land: Haisla Nation

By poho | June 22, 2021

Best practices exhibited by Haisla First Nation in managing a forest previously designated for logging.

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Traditional Land-Use and Occupancy Study of Cahcakiwsakahikan (Pelican Lake) First Nation: A Woodland Cree Community in Northern Saskatchewan

By poho | June 22, 2021

The study provides recommendations that may be considered by PLFN when engaging in economic and resource development activities and land management planning based on traditional land use and territory

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First Nation Small Business and Entrepreneurship in Canada

By poho | June 22, 2021

Comprised of Five Sections that can be used independently or together. Section 1: Prevailing Views on Aboriginal Entrepreneurship and Small Business. Section 2: Defining Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Section 3:…

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The Economics of First Nations Governance: Investment Capital, Money and Wealth Accumulation

By poho | June 22, 2021

The Nature of Capital, Governance, Wealth Accumulation and Money Management for optimizing First Nations economic development.

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Hupacasath First Nation Governance

By poho | June 22, 2021

Best practices and example of partnership exploration to realize economic development and maintain values.

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Osoyoos Indian Band Governance

By poho | June 22, 2021

Best practices and dev corp structure of Osoyoos Indian Band

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