Forum sur les partenariats avec les gouvernements locaux – Autochtones (Anglais Seulement)

An Indigenous – Local Government Partnership Forum took place February 21-22, in Winnipeg. This was a joint initiative planned and delivered by Cando, the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources (CIER), the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC).

Participants included representatives from First Nations, Métis Nations/Settlements, their neighbouring local governments, representatives from the Government of Canada and provincial governments, as well as representatives from other Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations across Canada.

The Partnership Forum provided Indigenous and local governments the opportunity to share experiences with, and perspectives on the future direction of Indigenous-local government collaboration and programming offered in this area. Further, the Forum created a platform for communities to network and to share tools, resources and knowledge.

« We must return to our communities and give our young people hope. »

- Keith Matthew, CANDO President

Participants reflected on four key objectives as they apply to Indigenous – Local Government partnerships:

  • What are the key components of strong, sustainable and equitable partnerships?
  • What are the barriers and gaps to these partnerships, and how do we collectively overcome them?
  • What tools currently exist to support Indigenous – local government collaboration,
    and are others required?
  • How does Indigenous – local government collaboration contribute to reconciliation,
    and how can the Government of Canada and Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations assist?
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FCM News Release

The first national Indigenous – Local Government Partnership Forum, which took place February 21-22, served as an opportunity to share Indigenous and local government perspectives on success factors for building relationships.

The forum was organized by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (Cando) and the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources, with funding provided by Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC).

Participants included representatives from First Nations, Métis Nations/Settlements, their neighbouring local governments, representatives from the Government of Canada and provincial government, as well as representatives of other Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations.

« We’re not trying to become what we were in the past, or what we have been the last 150 years. We’re becoming what we should have been, if things had been better. »

- Councillor John Jack, Chairperson, Alberti Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) Board of Directors

« I have faith and confidence that the First Nations and Municipalities will work together and lead by example for other governments. »

- Ken Doherty, Community Services Director, City of Peterborough, ON

« Let’s share our knowledge with the youth, and draw upon the knowledge of our Elders when we get together at Partnership Forums. »

- Tim Daniels, Cando Manitoba Board Director

« The guiding principles of the Friendship Accord is reflected in all the work done, everyday. »

Vicki Blanchard, Economic Development Manager, Sioux Lookout

Partner Photos and Presentations

Lac Seul First Nation, Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation & Municipality of Sioux Lookout Partnership

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Enoch Cree Nation & City of Edmonton Partnership

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Huu-ay-aht First Nation, Alberni Clayoquot Regional District & Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre. Partnership

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Curve Lake First Nations, Hiawatha First Nation, the Township of Selwyn, & Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development Partnership

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Partnership Forum Photos