Organized Development
Indigenous Peoples and Fiscal Relationships - The International Experiencewww.ainc-inac.gc.ca/pr/ra/ipf_e.pdfThis
paper outlines the context in which fiscal relationships are developing
as well as the issues and policies that are emerging as a result of
their development. The information gleaned from the International
countries is applied in the Canadian context. The aim of the paper was
to provide Aboriginal peoples with improved public services, economic
opportunity and control over their social and political futures. Change
in the fiscal relationship between First Nations and the government is
needed so that First Nations can become more self-sufficient, provide
better opportunities for their members and allow First Nations to
promote their unique cultures.
The 'Win-Ing' Community Co-operative ModelWin Ing (117.8 KB)The
PDF file provides this organizational structure, at one level, for
rural communities and at a broader district level, for representatives
of the rural community co-operatives to meet with partners representing
economic development organizations, social service agencies, and the
municipality for bi-directional information sharing and support. It
promotes unity, cohesiveness and balance and is an inclusive,
democratic, incorporated body that can call meetings, identify needs,
advocate, create and executesolutions, partner with other agencies,
organizations and political bodies, and apply for government funding.