A wonderful resource that describes the land use planning operations of the nation, zoning classification, community planning and design, clear outcomes and development. A great example for others to use as a template for planning in their community.
The First Nations Fiscal Management Act (FMA) is a law that provides First Nations with support and tools to strengthen your community and build your economy. First Nations can choose whether or not to participate in the FMA.
All of our First Nations clients must be scheduled under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (FMA).
Have you developed and implemented an effective consultation and engagement strategy and are now ready to negotiate, but aren’t sure how to start? Or how to prepare for that all-important first community meeting?
What are your key challenges?
How to begin negotiations with Indigenous Peoples?
How to apply the RESPECT model in negotiation?
How to draft an agenda?
How to set the tone?
Understanding community mandate and how it applies?
Do you need an Indigenous engagement plan but aren't sure where to start? Would you like someone to walk you through the process?
What are your key challenges?
How to create an engagement plan?
How to create a community profile?
How to prepare for issues that may arise?
Understanding who to engage with?
Understanding the objective of your engagement plan?
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Year of publication:
2013
“See how the Swan Lake First Nation, located in southwestern Manitoba, has achieved economic success through investment in its community development projects.”
“This inventory contains a summary of the programs and services of the Government of Québec intended to promote job creation as well as economic and community development. While these programs are intended for all Quebecers, this publication has been designed for Aboriginal people who wish to start up, develop or revitalize their business.
"First Nations' communities have been a major focus for the long history of colonial action in Canada. The results have been disastrous for Native cultural, identity and pride. Four major community institutions – political, economic, religious and educational and the family – have been devastated.
"This study focuses on the process of a Mi'kmaq community-based development project entitled the Beur River Mi'kmaq Npisiinewmvfi~ (Medicine Trail) Project. The project is community-based and is focused on the cultural revitalization of traditional Mi'kmaq plant knowledge through the medium of an interpretive hiking trail. The main objective of this research was to document the conception and development of the project as a case study that illustrates the process of culture based Mi'kmaq community development."
