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The Promise and Failure of First Nation Policing in Ontario

Miskaankwad Dwayne Nashkawa / January 23, 2019

While the original intent of the Anishnaabek Police Services (APS) was to deliver peacekeeping in a more traditional sense to our communities, lack of recognition and support has resulted in a system that produces First Nation OPP officers who aren’t trained in the specificities of policing / peacekeeping in a First Nation context and a service that is disconnected from First Nation aspirations for self-governance.

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Happy Cannabis Day? First Nations, Legalization & the Ongoing Failure of Canadian Federalism

Bob Watts / October 17, 2018

Today marks Canada’s newest national holiday, Cannabis day. This brief outlines four critical issues that must be addressed so that First Nation communities can reap the potential economic opportunities while balancing the health and safety of their members and also upholding their culture and values.

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An Indigenous Housing Innovation Challenge? Start with the Foundation

Laurette Kaiser / October 3, 2018

Earlier this year the federal government launched the Indigenous Homes Innovation Challenge, an award of $30 million dollars for a project that improves people’s health, safety and security on reserves. Lost in the critique of this challenge, are any in-depth, community-based responses to the Challenge. This is not the ideal solution. But if there is genuine engagement with community needs, could it offer some relief?

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