Institute on Governance
The Institute On Governance (IOG) is an independent, Canadian, non-profit think tank founded in 1990 to promote better governance for public benefit. Through our research and services we help public organizations and societies realize their objectives by putting good governance into practice.
Aboriginal Policy Research Initiative
The Institute On Governance, in partnership with the Office of the Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians, is organizing a research initiative on Aboriginal Policy, with a particular focus on issues affecting Métis, non-status Indians, and Aboriginal people residing off-reserve. Areas of interest include:
- Demographic trends and shifts and their implications for public policy
- Governance and administration
- Economic and community development
- Social policy
- Environmental policy
The goal of this initiative is to encourage the development and dissemination of useful, high quality, policy relevant papers, and to promote dialogue and discussions among researchers and stakeholders. It will involve two main elements: policy research papers and reporting on events and findings.
Policy Research Papers:
- Trafficking of Aboriginal Women and Girls in Canada
- Politiques publiques et santé des Autochtones résidant en milieu urbain
- Keeping the Circle Strong
- Indigenous Governance in Winnipeg and Ottawa
- Reconceiving Notions of Aboriginal Identity
- Finding a Place for Race at the Policy Table
- Developing Legal Frameworks for Urban Aboriginal Governance
Reporting on Events and Findings
Events and reports related to Aboriginal policy research are an ongoing aspect of the program and provide a forum of exchange for researchers and Aboriginal peoples. Click here to read about their recent activities and related information.