Indian government : its meaning in practice

Cassidy, Frank (author.). Bish, Robert L. (author.). Institute for Research on Public Policy (issuing body.).

Summary: In this important new book, Frank Cassidy and Robert L. Bish provide insights into the emerging nature of Indian government. While seeking a change in the basic design of Canadian federalism, Indian peoples and their governments have taken advantage of the possibilities in the current federal-provincial framework to realize and extend their vision of Indian government. Cassidy and Bish show how Aboriginal rights to self-government can be integrated in a practical manner with the Canadian constitutional, federal system.

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ISBN: 0886450896 (IRPP)
ISBN: 0889820953 (softcover) :
ISBN: 9780886450892 (IRPP)
ISBN: 9780889820951 :
Physical Description: xxvii, 186 pages ; 23 cm
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Publisher: Lantzville, B.C. : Oolichan Books, 1989.
Copyright: ©1989

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General Note:	Co-published by: Institute for Research on Public Policy.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	The challenge of Indian government: The historical and political context: Recognition or assimilation: A continuing dilemma; A troubled relationship; The emergence of the recent movement for self-government; Aboriginal rights, treaty rights, and self-government; First Nation government: A constitutional issue; The federal government's search for a self-government policy; Indian government: A multifaceted reality -- The jurisdiction of Indian government: The authority to govern: A contested matter; The Indian perspective: Jurisdiction as inherent authority; The "Canadian" perspective: Jurisdiction as delegated authority; The limits of Indian act government -- The elements of governance: Citizenship: The right to create citizens; Citizenship and the Indian act; Citizenship in First Nations -- Policy-making: The institutions of Indian government; Decision-making patterns; Organizing for policy-making; Tribal council government -- Service production and delivery: Indian governments and local government; Service production characteristics of Indian governments; Indian government and service provision; The emergence of Indian government -- Finance: Fiscal arrangements and Indian government; Emerging INAC approaches to financing Indian government; Four critical financial questions; Recognition or paternalism -- Future directions: Self-government arrangements: The Sechelt initiative: Towards municipal style governments; The James Bay Cree: Indian governments and provincial jurisdiction; Comprehensive arrangements: An experiment -- Indian government in a federal system; Indian governments: A political reality; The federal system and Indian governments; The recognition of Indian government in principle; Recognized Indian government in practice; Towards constitutional entrenchment -- References and bibliography.

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Cranbrook Campus	E 92 .C37 1989 (Text)	11111000415820	CRANBROOK		Volume hold	Available	-
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