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Federal Government Engagement with Indigenous Modern Treaty Holders: A One Hour Course

Curriculum

7 Sections
40 Lessons
Lifetime

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Introduction
1
- 1.0
  Introduction & Course Objectives
Part 1: About Modern Treaties
15
Part 2: Defining Engagement
8
Part 3: The Federal Government's Responsibility in Engagement
4
Part 4: Three Stages of Engagement
12
Part 5: What is The Land Claims Agreements Coalition?
4
Final
1
- 7.0
  Thank you!

First correspondence

The Gisk’aast: Killer Whale/Owl clan. All Nisga’a are members of one of four pdeek, a very large “family” whose common ancestors lived in the time before memory. A first correspondence with Indigenous modern treaty holders is an important step and requires an understanding of appropriate cultural and governance protocols, and contact persons. Gary Fiegehen © Nisga’a Lisims Government

Engage directly with the Indigenous modern treaty holder unless instructed otherwise by the modern treaty holder.

In your message, be clear about who you are and which is your department. Provide full information about the engagement, including why it pertains to the Indigenous modern treaty holder, and provide options for how to interact or respond. Provide a flexible timeline, if possible.

Be aware of who (on the Federal Government side) is writing the message and to which level of authority within the Indigenous modern treaty holder. For example, it may not be appropriate for a junior staff member to contact leadership.

Recognize how busy Indigenous modern treaty holders might be. Be willing to follow up by phone or email. One round of correspondence might not be enough.

Respecting different cultures and governing structures

Setting up the engagement