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Aggregation and First Nation Governance

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Policy Brief (Institute on Governance) ; no. 18
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Author/Creator
John Graham
Policy Brief (Institute on Governance)
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Brief explanation of models, rationale, common design principles, and policy implications.
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Business and Politics in Aboriginal Communities

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Policy Brief (Institute on Governance) ; no. 17
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Author/Creator
John Graham
Heather Edwards
Policy Brief (Institute on Governance)
Description
Looks at universal principles of good governance and how they are applied to business ventures. Includes business development cases.
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The First Nation Governance System: A Brake on Closing the Community Well-being Gap

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Policy Brief (Institute on Governance) ; no. 36
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Author/Creator
John Graham
Policy Brief (Institute on Governance)
Description
Argues that current governance practices are responsible for the widening gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities, as measured by the Community Well-being Index (CWB). Scores are based on four factors: education, housing, labour force and income.
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How to Improve First Nations Housing

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Policy Brief (Institute on Governance) ; no. 31
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Author/Creator
John Graham
Gail Motsi
Policy Brief (Institute on Governance)
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Argues that communities cannot look to others to provide successful housing strategies but must approach the problem from the perspective of political will and governance.
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Rethinking Self-Government: Developing a More Balanced, Evolutionary Approach

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Policy Brief (Institute on Governance) ; no. 29
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Author/Creator
John Graham
Policy Brief (Institute on Governance)
Description
Briefly argues that the current approach, which focuses on lengthy negotiations leading to significant transfer of jurisdiction will not necessarily result in good governance and that alternatives which distribute power in systems more balanced and integrated with other levels of government is a more realistic way forward.
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The Task Ahead: Advancing First Nations Forest Sector Participation

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Policy Brief (Institute on Governance) ; no. 22
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Author/Creator
Jake Wilson
John Graham
Policy Brief (Institute on Governance)
Description
Brief summary of study which involved interviews with 75 individuals representing First Nations, provincial and federal governments and industry. Discusses progress to-date, pressures, barriers, and recommendations. Includes case study of Saskatchewan.
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