Municipal-Aboriginal Relations: An Ontario Perspective

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Alia Hanif
Ruth Melady
Donna Simmonds
Ralph Walton

Abstract

In Canada, there are many examples of respectful relationships between municipalities and Aboriginal communities. Where Aboriginal peoples have concerns with the actions or inaction of governments (be they federal, provincial or municipal governments), it is often municipalities that are directly affected by the measures taken by Aboriginal peoples to express their concerns. To help reduce possible conflicts at the municipal level and find shared solutions, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing of the Province of Ontario has been advising municipalities in the province on the benefits of engaging and developing relationships with Aboriginal peoples.

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Hanif, A., Melady, R., Simmonds, D., & Walton, R. (2009). Municipal-Aboriginal Relations: An Ontario Perspective. Commonwealth Journal of Local Governance, (3), 120-126. https://doi.org/10.5130/cjlg.v0i0.1101
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Policy and Practice
Author Biographies

Alia Hanif, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Policy Advisor, Local Government Policy Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Ruth Melady, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Aboriginal Policy Specialist, Local Government Policy Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Donna Simmonds, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Municipal Structures Policy, Local Government Policy Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Ralph Walton, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Director, Local Government Policy Branch, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing