Sovereignty, Good Governance and First Nations Human Resourcess: Capacity Challenges [National Center for First Nation Governance, NCFNG]

"This paper will focus on the human resources challenges that face First Nations communities and their governments in rebuilding their capacity for good governance and in meeting their sovereign obligations. The vision that First Nations people see where they are self-sufficient, autonomous and significant contributors to society requires a paradigm shift for the federal government in its Indian policy. Capacity building for First Nations governments, institutions, economic development and sovereignty are pillars within a new Indian policy – a policy focused on providing First Nations people the opportunity to build better governance, ensure their sovereign recognition and where people are empowered so they can live lives of service, contribution and integrity."