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TRADITIONAL GOVERNANCE |
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The Northern Shuswap Treaty Society have assembled and documented our governance structure that existed prior to 1846 (the date BC asserted sovereignty). Before signing a treaty, our membership will need to ratify a governance structure and a constitution that will reflect our traditional governance structure while also recognizing that half of our membership lives off-reserve and that many have adapted into the surrounding Canadian society. The constitution and governance structure is currently being drafted and re-drafted. |
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To this date, all we know about the future Northern Shuswap governance structure is that it will be based on a shared governance model (shown on the left). The community members envision a central government making decisions of a national concern, while individual communities will have authority and jurisdiction in areas that are mainly of local concern. |
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If you are interested in learning more about our traditional governance, then the following two articles are highly recommended. |
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TRADITIONAL GOVERNANCE RESEARCH (summarized and compiled by Britta Langin) |
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DEFINING TREATY AND ABORIGINAL RIGHTS (written by Cary Morin) |
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This site was developed by Cary Morin (NSTS Public Relations/Communications Coordinator) with the assistance of Emoda Design. Any use of any materials from this site must be done with the expressed approval of the Northern Shuswap Treaty Society. Northern Shuswap Treaty Society ©2006 |
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