Open AccessMunicipal-Aboriginal Relations: An Ontario Perspective
Author(s) -
Alia Hanif,
Ruth Melady,
Donna Simmonds,
Ralph Walton
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
commonwealth journal of local governance
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1836-0394
DOI - 10.5130/cjlg.v0i0.1101
Subject(s) - christian ministry , perspective (graphical) , public administration , political science , economic growth , geography , law , economics , artificial intelligence , computer science
In Canada, there are many examples of respectful relationships between municipalities and Aboriginal communities. Where Aboriginal peoples have concerns with the actions or inaction of governments (be they federal, provincial or municipal governments), it is often municipalities that are directly affected by the measures taken by Aboriginal peoples to express their concerns. To help reduce possible conflicts at the municipal level and find shared solutions, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing of the Province of Ontario has been advising municipalities in the province on the benefits of engaging and developing relationships with Aboriginal peoples