Indigenous Governance A HANDBOOK BY STUDENTS
This Handbook on topics in Indigenous Governance in Canada was created by students in an Introduction to First Nations Governance and Public Administration course at Yukon Collage | Whitehorse, Yukon | Fall 2018. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the course instructor: Lianne Charlie | lcharlie@yukoncollege.yk.ca
Table of Contents The Royal Proclamation Frank Calder Together Today for our Children Tomorrow Dene Declaration Treaties Residential Schools Self-Governance Indian Status Contemporary Colonialism Assimilation Indigenous/State Relations Timeline Umbrella Final Agreement Post-Secondary Funding Indigenous/State Relations Colonialism
The Whiteman says history can teach him who he is and what mistakes he has made History is to be learned from, and not lived in
This was the residential school This made it easier for administration Our people have many deep feelings about our land and about the future of our children The percentage of the blood of many Indian children has changed One program which continued to break down the Indian family and the Indian way of life This program never should have been allowed to happen You took it from us by putting our children in your schools
That person is not an Indian – look at the new house and the big car This law decides who is and who is not an Indian Whiteman say we do not care for our children Whiteman say the Indian is lazy Non-Status Indian This is a term which hurts a lot of Indian people The Communications gap, the Social gap, the Economic gap – all these are widening
One-way communication. Whiteman talk – Indian listen We have much to teach the Whiteman about these things when he is ready to listen Both Indian and White are getting nervous because of the lack of understanding and tolerance among both groups This Settlement is for our children, and our children’s children, for many generations to come. If we are successful, the day will come when ALL Yukoners, will be proud of our Heritage and Culture, and will respect our Indian Identity Only then will we be equal Canadian Brothers We will only help the people organize themselves so they can plan and operate their OWN programs We will not sell our heritage for a quick buck or a temporary job We must re-discover the values of our Indian Religion, our Indian philosophy, our Indian Way of Life
Mahsi Cho!