Aboriginal Governance

There is near consensus that the conditions of Aboriginal peoples in Canada rank as one of our most serious shortcomings as a nation. Unacceptable gaps separate Aboriginal people from other Canadians in terms of education attainment, employment and housing, and Aboriginal communities continue to report disproportionately high rates of fetal alcohol syndrome, teen suicides, and chronic diseases such as diabetes.

Evidence is mounting that sound governance is a necessary condition for communities and nations to make rapid progress in improving the well-being of their citizens. The IOG works with individuals, organizations and governments to create new initiatives for this important area.

How we can help you

For Public Sector Departments and Organizations our services include

• Workshops on building relationships with Aboriginal peoples and the key challenges they face
• Multi-stakeholder meeting design and facilitation
• Policy research and advice
• Evaluation and program review

For Aboriginal Communities and Organizations our services include

• Developing policies, bylaws and community constitutions
• Strategic planning
• Accountability and performance reporting

To find out more about IOG's services related to Aboriginal governance, please contact us.