Indigenous Democracy
What are self-governments embedded within modern treaty agreements?
What is self-government within treaties?
What is a Premier
What is the leader of a province or territory
Who holds the power in a municipal government
Who is the mayor
Who is the Mayor of Whitby?
Who is Elizabeth Roy
What is Indigenous Self-Government?
What is a type of government in which Indigenous communities have the power to create their own programs and services in their community.
What are some examples of council?
What is student council, elder council, town/city council
Who holds power in a federal government?
Who is the Prime Minister
How many council member make up town council?
What is 8
What Act are most First Nation people governed by if they do not have a self-government?
What is the Indian Act
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__________________is a way of making decision for a group where everyone gets a say. For example, if a big decision needs to be made (i.e., who should run a country) everyone has a chance to have their voices heard
What is Democracy
Who holds power in the provincial government?
Who is the Premier
What are some responsibilities of a Municipal?
What are parks, libraries and parking
What type of agreement is rooted in Canadian laws, i.e., the Indian Act
What is Legislation-Based Agreements
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_______________ is a group of people who work together to make decision and discuss important issues.
What is council.
What are some responsibilities of the provincial government?
What is education, health care and road regulations
True or False
The role of city council is to make the law for the city or town they represent
What is false
How many self-governments are across Canada?
How many is 25.
Bonus: including 43 different Indigenous communities?
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________________ is the ability to make things happen or to influence what happens. For example, the leader of country, making decision on behalf of the people, or students taking initiative to make changes within their school
What is power?
What are some responsibilities of the federal government?
What are taxes, mailing, banking
True or False
The Mayor directs council activities and meetings to ensure meetings are organized and decisions are made fairly
What is true