On the journey to #selfgovernment , finding “Shortcuts” can be helpful. Check out the start of our new quick easy-to-read briefs on key governance issues, designed for #FirstNations leaders and administrators. carleton.ca/rfng/shortcuts/

Delighted to share this new work developed for us by Stephen Cornell and Miriam Jorgensen - our partners and colleagues at Native Nations Institute. carleton.ca/rfng/publicati… 3ci #FirstNations #SelfGovernment #IndigenousPeoples

Deciding to learn more IS an act of #Reconciliation . So, join our daily lunch & learns from Sept. 25-29, and on Sept. 30th for our live broadcast from Parliament Hill for #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation . Register: buff.ly/44Hazwb @APTN #truthandreconciliation #rbc

55 ministers in 156 years... A new one to train up again every 3 years on average - sometimes in much shorter time periods and of course sometimes of completely different political stripes. One of the reasons 'meaningful' relationships are hard to achieve...

Job Posting! Indigenous Policy and Administration Community Coordinator and Administrator, SPPA

Carleton University encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Closing date August 13.

More information:
carleton.ca/sppa/2023/ipa-…

'Five Linguistic Methods for Revitalizing Indigenous Laws' shows how #FirstNations can access their traditional languages to help rebuild #SelfGovernment even without fluent speakers. This and a growing list of resources at 3ci FN Governance carleton.ca/rfng/publicati….

A deeper consideration of the Blueberry decision and the need to monitor cumulative impacts on the environment and #TreatyRights . Consultation and accommodation focussed on single projects may no longer be enough.

Great article. Stay tuned for reports and video presentations to come.

Huge congratulations to Megan Currie, x-ing design (second from left) - designer of our own RFNG logo - for her beautiful and meaningful art on the new toonie! cbc.ca/news/indigenou…

While we await a similar constitutional decision in Canada… a victory south of the border. US Supreme Court rejects race-based challenge to Native American adoption law | Reuters reuters.com/legal/us-supre…

The more Indigenous nations self-govern, the more they succeed.⁠
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Check out this podcast from the Harvard Kennedy School to learn more:⁠
hks.harvard.edu/faculty-resear…

Project on Indigenous Governance and Development

'Rebuilding First Nations Governance is about achieving the dream that our ancestors have been fighting for' - Satsan opening the second day of #RekindlingTheFire Carleton University Rebuilding First Nations Governance FN Governance #InherentRights

A delicious dinner at @Madahoki, some songs and stories from Upper Nicola & Lil’wat, and hearing from the participants of our Inherent Rights Youth Initiative. A full day and full 💕.

'We know we are not happy under the Indian Act, why don't we move out then?' Collette Sunday speaking at the #RekindlingTheFire event Rebuilding First Nations Governance FN Governance #InherentRights

Chief Andy Rickard from Garden River encouraging us to mobilize to implement our inherent rights to self government. “ We need to stop asking ‘can we do this?’ Absolutely! We can do anything”. #RekindlingTheFire #SelfGovernment

The wisdom of this generation of Elders: 50 years of activism and all still working to break their communities free from colonialism; restoring language, culture, traditional practices #SelfGovernment #RekindlingTheFire

Powerful start to our gathering #RekindlingTheFire . Elder Darrell Boisseneau presiding. Reminder from Gilbert Whiteduck that the purpose of this governance work must be to make life better for the people - especially those who are in greatest need.

Algonquin Anishnaabeg Territorial welcome from Knowledge Keeper Gilbert Whiteduck #RekindlingTheFire Gathering Rebuilding First Nations Governance Carleton University School of Public Policy Ottawa #InherentRights

'It's not about the elite and their family, it's about people and community. The authority comes from the people' - The Elders' circle is providing inspiring stories and hope messages! #RekindlingTheFire #InherentRights Rebuilding First Nations Governance FN Governance at Carleton University