First Nations governments

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First Nations governments are the elected or traditional governing bodies of First Nations communities in Canada, responsible for local leadership, administration, and the protection of their peoples’ rights and interests.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Indigenous government
public authority
aim assertion of self-determination
community well-being
preservation of culture and language
protection of traditional territories
appliesTo First Nations NERFINISHED
basedOn inherent right to self-government
canBe elected government
traditional government
country Canada
deriveAuthorityFrom Indian Act NERFINISHED
Indigenous laws and traditions
custom election codes
govern First Nations communities NERFINISHED
hasRole local administration
local leadership
protection of rights and interests
jurisdictionOver community infrastructure
community safety
cultural programs
education programs
health services
housing
language revitalization initiatives
local economic development
local land management
local services
social services
legalContext Aboriginal and treaty rights
Canadian constitutional law
mayInclude band councils
custom councils
hereditary chiefs systems
tribal councils
negotiateOn land claims
resource development
self-government agreements
treaty implementation
negotiateWith federal government of Canada NERFINISHED
industry and private sector
provincial governments
territorial governments
recognizedBy Government of Canada NERFINISHED
provincial governments in Canada
represent First Nations citizens
band members
workWith First Nations organizations
tribal councils

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Indigenous Services Canada worksWith First Nations governments