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First Nations self-government : 17 roadblocks to self-determination, and one Chief's thoughts on solutions

Leroy Paul Wolf Collar (Author)
"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 roadblocks 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."-- Provided by publisher
Print Book, English, 2020
Brush Education Inc., [Edmonton, Alberta], 2020
xi, 155 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
9781550598216, 155059821X
1097309492
First Nations Governing Institutions
The Crown Ignores Treaty Promises
Control over First Nations Citizenship
Provincial Government lnvolvement
First Nations Portfolio System
Lawless First Nations Communities
Leadership Competencies
The Functions of the Band Administration
Dependency on the Canadian Government
Per Capita Distributions
High Unemployment
A Lack of Strategic Planning
No Plan for Youth
On-Reserve Housing
Intergenerational Impacts of lndian Residential Schools
Constitutionally Limited Calls to Action
Diverse Political Needs, Overlapping Political Organizations