Investigates types of models that could be used to successfully devolve First Nations Inuit Health Branch programs and services to First Nations. Provides overview of existing models of control over federal health resources in Canada and internationally as well as models that exist in other service areas.
Reports results of online survey which aimed to asses the effect that increased financial transparency would have on public opinion. As a comparison, also asked the same question about municipal governments. Found that confidence was generally unaffected by levels of disclosure.
BC Studies, no. 192, Nikkei History, Winter, 2016/2017, pp. 150-152
Description
Book reviews of:
From Recognition to Reconciliation by Patrick Macklem, Douglas Sanderson.
From Treaty Peoples to Treaty Nation by Greg Poelzer, Ken. S. Coates.
Entire review section on one pdf. To access this review scroll to p. 150.
Critique of Canadian governments response to the Quebec Superior Court's ruling in Descheneaux c Canada (Procureur general). Argues that while the Bill may address the Indian Act's discriminatory clauses, it does not deal with issues such as citizenship, jurisdiction, and the status system as a whole.
Looks at a First Nation that formed the first Aboriginal Economic Development Commission (EDC) in Canada focused on business attraction, retention and facilitation.