Indigenous Government Programs

Indigenous Government Programs

Reconciliation and Building New Relationships

The idea that good government is built on good working relationships has been at the heart of IPAC’s mandate for 70 years. Ongoing dialogue, sharing knowledge, and exchanging experiences between public sector leaders have contributed to strong public institutions across Canada.

Now IPAC is working to support new and better relationships with Indigenous governments, organizations and administrators: relationships built on respect, cooperation and partnership.

Our Indigenous Government Program at IPAC is

Creating regular opportunities for learning exchanges between non-Indigenous and Indigenous administrators across Canada on topics of mutual interest
Building the capacity of non-Indigenous public servants to work better with Indigenous peoples, their governments and agencies, and
Partnering with others to support the growth of administrative expertise, innovation and best practice in Indigenous governments

Looking for Resources?

IPAC has a growing body of material for those interested in Indigenous government administration, policy and reconciliation. Here’s some recent stuff we’re learning.

From the Head to the Heart: Voices from the Indigenous Foresight Incubator
Reconciliation and Child Welfare - IPAC Manitoba Event Debrief
Public Service and Truth and Reconciliation: Report of the Leaders Dialogue Circle
Interview with Dr. Marie Delorme - IPAC Saskatchewan
Learning to Learn. Civil Servants and the Real Challenge of Reconciliation - IPAC Saskatchewan
IPAC members have access to our Case Study Library and our scholarly journal, Canadian Public Administration , and where you’ll find insights and new knowledge on a range of subjects.

Recent papers include:
- Explaining the resurgence of Métis rights: Making the most of “windows of opportunity”
- Theorizing the resilience of the Indian Act