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Report: Governance Best Practices Report - National Centre for First Nations Governance

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The Governance Best Practices Report 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 and in the United States. Each report profiles actual practices being followed.
 

Training Modules for CED - Centre for Indigenous Resources

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 Training Modules for Community Economic Development from the Centre for Indigenous Environmental 


Think Tank on First Nations Wealth Creation - Skeena Native Development Society

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 Skeena Native Development held a Think Tank on Wealth Creation.  These documents are the training modules that came out of the Think Tank.


FN Planning, Community Involvement and Mandates Workshop - AMCES

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Presentation and workshop presented at the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada`s National Conference in Calgary, February 27, 2004.


Tsawout First Nation - Community Spotlight

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The Tsawout First Nation is moving ahead on a number of fronts. Of particular interest  is Land Development which was initiated by the signing of the First Nations Goods and Service Tax (FNGST).


BCAFN GOVERNANCE TOOLKIT - A Guide to Nation Building - Part 1

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BCAFN GOVERNANCE TOOLKIT - A Guide to Nation Building - Part 1 http://www.bcafn.ca/toolkit

Letter from Regional Chief Jody Wilson-Raybould
Letter from National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo


Government to Government Consultation Toolkit

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The Duty to Consult and Accommodate (“the Duty”) makes sure that the government does not ignore the impact their actions or decisions may have on Aboriginal Rights and Title before those rights are established by the courts or through a negotiated process. The Duty is meant to be a short term measure which was created by the Supreme Court of Canada and developed in Canadian law.


First Nations Communications Toolkit

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HOW TO USE THIS TOOLKIT: This toolkit is intended as a resource for individuals from a range of backgrounds. It can serve as an introduction for novices or as a refresher for those with more experience.


Exploring Best Practices: A Policy Resource Tool for First Nations Negotiating Major Project Agreements in BC

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Many First Nations in this province have either negotiated agreements on major projects in various sectors or are poised to. These agreements involve resource projects at the territorial level and others involve on-reserve developments.


Leq’a:mel First Nation Government Assessment

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The Leq’á:mel constitution and government has its roots in the historical, cultural, and spiritual traditions of the Leq’á:mel Tribe, in the Halqelmaylem language, and in the relationships with the Creator, the territory, and everything within the territory, both living and otherwise.


Sechelt Nation Strategic Planning

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The Sechelt Indian Band resumed their strategic planning efforts in August 2011. The purpose of the sessions was to: Continue the strategic planning process i.e. review the strategic framework, goal setting etc., engage the community in prioritizing goals and continue to enhance Council skill set.

Document 1: Strategic Framework Diagram