1. Models of Self Govt. 3 Suggested models of self govt Nation Model
Public Model
Community of Interest Model

2. 1996 Royal Commission on Aboriginal People
-A Canadian report that acknowledges that self determination is a BASIC RIGHT for all Canadian Aboriginals
-recommends 3 forms of SELF GOVT for Aboriginals that are negotiating treaties and pursuing self-determination
1. Nation Model
2. Public Model
3. Community of Interest Model

3. Models of Self Gov’t  Nation Model
1. Nation Gov’t Model:
-local gov’t controlled by FN group
Main Focus: land and community
-only registered members of the community would be governed by the FN gov’t
-laws created by FNs for FNs in the community
-UNIQUE CONSTITUTION that reflects FN values
-This model would work for: semi urban FN
(large reserves next to urban centres)
 EXAMPLE: WEST BANK

4. Models of Self Gov’t  Public Model
2. Public Gov’t Model:
-similar to provincial or town government
-FN gov’t has control over ALL people who live in the area -- not just Aboriginals
-most prevalent in an area where the bulk of the population is Aboriginal
-this model would work for:
rural FN groups (those that live in
remote areas with large land base)
 Example: NUNAVUT

5. Models of Self Gov’t  Community of Interest Model
-Aboriginal group would have control over SERVICES relevant to their community
 education, health, culture, housing,
-Aboriginal gov’t works in PARTNERSHIP with gov’t of their area
 both gov’ts SHARE RESPONSIBILITIES
-this model would work for: Urban FNs
(those that have traditiaonl lands in large cities)
 Example: Musquem