Developing Legal Frameworks for Urban Aboriginal Governance

Discusses the possibility of developing statutory frameworks which would provide formal recognition to existing non-profit and governance institutions, legal foundation for a body with authority to settle disputes, and enable choice of bringing existing institutions and agencies together for provision of public services to an elected government. Chapter from Exploring the Urban Landscape edited by Jerry P. White and Jodi Bruhn. Originally presented at the Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2009.