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NWTT Governance Project

Phase I (May 2002)
"The question is, are we a true governing body? Or are we a service delivery agent of Indian Affairs?

Report on Regional Meetings: February 12, 2003- March 5, 2003

Presentation to Federal Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs

Phase II (April 2003)
Summary of Proceedings:
Building a Foundation for the Future—We have a chance to make a difference.

Phase III (April 2004)
"Best Practices and Standards and Regulations with Respect to Law Making"

FIRST NATIONS GOVERNANCE INITIATIVE

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The Northwest Tribal Treaty Nations has agreed to participate in the Federal government's Governance Initiative to make sure that the interests of First Nations in northern B.C. are adequately and accurately addressed.

We have developed a NWTT Framework document which guides the NWTT Group position in any discussions related to the Governance Initiative. Included are the "Guiding Principles of Governance" as discussed by the NWTT Group.The federal Governance Initiative is limited to issues related primarily to:

  • Legal Status and Capacity of First Nations;
  • Elections and Voting Rights; and
  • Accountability

It is an important opportunity because these and related matters have an impact on community interests. The NWTT Group will be leading this process by sending its own representatives along with representatives from the federal government to participate with you in this process.