Planning Effectively with First Nation Governments in BC
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Planning Effectively with First Nation GovernmentsSmart Planning for CommunitiesFebruary 24, 2011: online webinar
Presenter:Donnella [email protected]
Who am I?
Donnella Sellars:• I am Secwepemc of the
Northern Secwepemc te Qelmucw (NStQ)
• From Xat’sūll and live in Cmetem’
• Who is my family?
words
• Economic uncertainty• Neighborhood resiliency• Urban sprawl• Housing affordability• Land use conflicts • Segregated response to issues & solutions• High cost of infrastructure,services and facilities• Various global crises• Meaningful consultation with otherlevels of government on issues
Face Challenges
• Communications between Local Governments and First Nations
• Build Trust and a Good Foundation
• First Nations Cultural Diversity in BC
• First Nation Structures in BC
• When to engage and what are fine starting points for engagement
Outline
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMBuilding Rural and Northern Partnerships
Communications
Communications between Local Governments and First Nations:
• Reconciliation• Time• Processes• Benefits
Communities
Build Trust and
a GoodFoundation
Colleen Hemphill, Chief Negotiator for Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Nations
Chair Harry Nyce, President UBCM
• Does anyone have a story to share about recognition or reconciliation in your community?
• What do you wish for your community or dream of in your community when it comes to communications or building relationships?
Dialogue
First Nations Cultural Diversity in BC
Acts EffectingFirst Nations Peoples
The Indian Act, 1876
Land, Membership,
and Local Government
Constitution Act, 1982
Acknowledge the inherent right to aboriginal self-government
Forming a Relationship When do you engage?
First NationsGovernment Structures
• Band Offices
• Tribal Councils
• Treaty Bands
• First Nation Summit
• BC Assembly of First Nations
• Assembly of First Nations
• Union of BC Indian Chiefs
First Nation Community First Nation Community First Nation Community
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Federal Government of CanadaFiduciary Responsibility to First Nations
Other Funding Sources
First Nation Structures in BC
First Nations Councils (becoming similar to Ministries)
Chiefs and Councils of203 First Nation Communities
Assembly of First NationsGoverance Policy Development
at both Provincialand National Levels
Leadership Council
First Nations Mining Council
First Nations Forestry Council
First Nations Technology Council
First Nations Fisheries Council
First Nations Health Council
Union of BC Indian ChiefsRights and Title
Non-treaty
First Nation SummitTreaty
196,075 First Nation Membership
First Nation Structures in BC
If you don’t understand where the people are coming from,
you can’t build that relationship or trust
Building Trust and Maintaining Relations
Governments MustEducate Each Other
Educate each other about the differences and similarities in government models and governance practices. This will help prevent problems arising from ignorance or misunderstanding.
What is your level of knowledge of FN governments or vice versa for the FNs on the line what is your knowledge of local governments?A. Still in the Dark? = Little to noneB. Some but would like more = Medium to highC. Actively engaged = High to Advanced
• What are some the other resources out there to help you understand the governance structures that First Nation communities have?
Dialogue
Introduction & Letter
Introduction:
• Background/Purpose of call
• Request to present
Letter of Intent:
• Background, goals, objectives
• Include ideas from introductory call
Schedule & DeliverPresentation
Follow up within the week:• Schedule a meeting
Present:• Prepare PPT/offer handouts• Ask for input• Request to share with
community• Request a key contact &
next steps
Follow up
Send Letter:
• Summarize understandings
• Act on recommendations or
explain barriers
• Answer questions from meeting
We let them know what we can do
- they let us know what they would like us to do.
We generally compromise somewhere in the middle
Community Meetings & Workshops
Body Language andStorytelling
• Silence
• Eye Contact
• Joking
• Storytelling
• Indian Time
• Feasts
• Opening meetings
Working Together
Steps to work together:
• Develop the relationshipand maintain it
• Understand each other’s governance structures, history, culture and diversity
• Develop MOUs
• Frameworks for future developments
Continuing the Relationship
• All relationships require effort
• Be a resource for the community
• Be a problem solver
• Be a mentor
• What has worked for your community or what has workedwell in the past for your communities when reaching out to communicate or build a relationship?
• If you get an opportunity to work with your neighboring community what are some of the steps that you would take?
• What is a common issue or value that you believe your communities share?
• What are some of the values or goals that your communities may share that you could share with us?
Dialogue / Reflection
Kukwstsétsemc
Thank you
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMBuilding Rural and Northern Partnerships