Western Region Modern Treaties Support

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NOTE: THIS PAGE PROVIDES GUIDEANCE TO WESTERN REGION DEPARTMENTS ONLY. AS SUCH, THIS INFORMATION IS ONLY AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH
For all other stakeholders, please reach out to Indigenous Procurement Policy Directorate at mailto:TPSGC.PAApprovisionAutochtone-APIndigenousProc.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

                                                   **This page is considered an ever-green resource**

Indigenous Considerations in WR Government Procurement

THE WHAT: This Wiki page is a starting point to explore and understand GOC's obligations for when there's a requirement located a Modern Treaty (also known as Comprehensive Land Claim Agreements [CLCAs]) area and/or if you are considering Indigenous opportunities in your procurement, in general (not located in a Modern Treaty area). Requirements that are subject to Modern Treaties often require a unique set of procedures and must be reviewed by our Modern Treaty Support Team. The resources found in this section will help you through these procedures and direct you to the applicable resources.

THE WHY: Considering Indigenous opportunities in procurement is strongly encouraged and can be found in our Minister's mandate letter. There is no requirement too big or too small. We must take every opportunity to realize social benefits in federal contracting. We must develop and sustain a positive working relationship with the claimant groups, northern partners, be proactive and develop trust, encourage open communication, be flexible but realistic and realize that each agreement is unique.

THE HOW: MODERN TREATIES AND THE NUNAVUT LAND CLAIMS AGREEMENT

Modern Treaties

Modern Treaties (also known as Comprehensive Land Claim Agreements [CLCAs]) area - minus the Nunavut Settlement Area (NSA) (please see Nunavut Information and Procedures tab).
Most requirements that take place in a Modern Treaty (CLCA) area must include Indigenous Benefit Plan (IBP) (as known as Indigenous Opportunities Considerations [IOC]). There are no requirements that are too big or too small. We must take every opportunity to realize socio-economic benefits in federal contracting. Please explore this page as it will help you to understand your obligations and will point you to the appropriate resources to support you in your implementation.

Nunavut Land Claims Agreement

Most requirements that take place in the NSA must include Inuit considerations including Inuit and Nunavut benefit evaluation criteria. There are no requirements that are too big or too small. We must take every opportunity to realize socio-economic benefits in federal contracting. Please explore this page as it will help you to understand your obligations and will point you to the appropriate resources to support you in your implementation.

** NEW** November 2021, CSPS released a 5 and a half minute video titled “Introduction to Procurement Obligations in the Nunavut Settlement Area”! Click here to WATCH!

Western Region Modern Treaty Guide

The Western Region Modern Treaty Support Team has created a reference guide to provide PSPC's clients with an overview of the key activities required to be taken and considered when completed a procurement project within a Modern Treaty(CLCA) area.
You can access the Full Guide here: File:Western Region Modern Treaty Guide (1).pdf

You can access the one-pager here: File:WR Modern Treaty Guide - One Pager 20220126.pdf

Training Resources

GCCampus online courses – Canada School of Public Service Indigenous Learning Series

1. Federal Implementation of Modern Treaties and Self-Government Agreements (K208) https://catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?catalog=IRA145&cm_locale=en

Topics include:

understanding the historical, legal and policy context of modern treaties and self-government agreements
reviewing the content and structure of agreements
clarifying the roles and responsibilities of federal officials
reviewing the implementation process and its challenges
building strong relationships and resolving disputes

2. Indigenous Learning Series: https://learn-apprendre.csps-efpc.gc.ca/application/en/content/indigenous-learning-series In this section, there is a series of podcasts of stories from Indigenous Public Servants, video, a historical timeline and cultural protocols guide.

3. GCampus courses: A Journey Towards Reconciliation: Canada through a New Lens (on-line)

Reconciliation begins with me (K105) https://learn-apprendre.csps-efpc.gc.ca/application/en/content/reconciliation-begins-me-k105
Cultural Self-Reflection: What I Know and What I Don't Know (K099) https://learn-apprendre.csps-efpc.gc.ca/application/en/content/application/en/content/cultural-self-reflection-what-i-know-and-what-i-dont-know-k099
The Uncomfortable Truth (K100) https://learn-apprendre.csps-efpc.gc.ca/application/en/content/uncomfortable-truth-k100
First Nations in Canada (K101) https://learn-apprendre.csps-efpc.gc.ca/application/en/content/first-nations-canada-k101
Métis in Canada (K102) https://learn-apprendre.csps-efpc.gc.ca/application/en/content/metis-canada-k102
Inuit in Canada (K103) https://learn-apprendre.csps-efpc.gc.ca/application/en/content/inuit-canada-k103
KAIROS Blanket Exercise (K104) https://learn-apprendre.csps-efpc.gc.ca/application/en/content/kairos-blanket-exercise-k104

Consultation and Accommodation Resource List

Publications and Reports:

1. Principles respecting the Government of Canada's relationship with Indigenous peoples (2018) http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/principles-principes.html

2. Building Relationships and Advancing Reconciliation through Meaningful Consultation. Report of MSR Bryn Gray (2016) https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1498765671013/1498765827601

3. Truth and Reconciliation Commission Final Report (2015) http://www.trc.ca/about-us/trc-findings.html

4. United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2008) http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unpfii/documents/DRIPS_en.pdf

5. Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (2019) http://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/

6. The Institute of Public Administration Canada National Year of Dialogue for Reconciliation & Renewed Relationships Final Report Release (2017) https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ipacreports/NYD+Report+-+Final+-+English.pdf

7. Aboriginal and Treaty Rights Information System (ATRIS) by CIRNA (2016) http://sidait-atris.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/atris_online/home-accueil.aspx

8. Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada https://indigenouspeoplesatlasofcanada.ca/Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada This atlas contains reference maps of Indigenous Canada and a section devoted to Truth and Reconciliation

External Links

Government of Canada Resources:

Modern Treaties (SM)

Map Room (CIRNAC)

Treaties, Agreements and Negotiations (CIRNAC)

University Institutions and Other Organizations Resources:

University of Alberta: Indigenous Canada

Free online 12-lesson Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). Explores Indigenous histories and contemporary issues in Canada. https://www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada

UBC’s Indigenous Foundations website:

https://indigenousfoundations.arts.ubc.ca/home/

Reconciliation Canada:

https://reconciliationcanada.ca/

Cultural Humility – First Nations Health Authority

http://www.fnha.ca/wellness/cultural-humility

Evidence Brief: Wise Practices for Indigenous-specific Cultural Safety Training

http://soahac.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/CS_WisePractices_FINAL_11.02.17.pdf

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Cultural Awareness
Cultural Awareness	An attitude that includes awareness about differences between cultures
Cultural Sensitivity	An attitude that recognizes the differences between cultures and that these differences are important to acknowledge in health care
Cultural Competency	An approach that focuses on practitioners’ attaining skills, knowledge, and attitudes to work in more effective and respectful ways with Indigenous patients and people of different cultures
Cultural Humility	An approach to health care based on humble acknowledgement of oneself as a learner when it comes to understanding a person’s experience. A life-long process of learning and being self-reflective
Cultural Safety	An approach that considers how social and historical contexts, as well as structural and interpersonal power imbalances, shape health and health care experiences. Practitioners are self-reflective/self-aware with regards to their position of power and the impact of this role in relation to patients. “Safety” is defined by those who receive the service, not those who provide it.