Department Overview
The Restoration of Jurisdiction Department at the Union of Ontario Indians was mandated by the Anishinabek Grand Council Chiefs in-Assembly in 1995 to establish and carry out negotiations with the Governments of Canada and Ontario to restore jurisdiction in several areas including, but not limited to governance, education, social services, jurisdiction, economic development and health, with the initial focus on governance and education. The mission of the Restoration of Jurisdiction department is; - To rebuild traditional governance and facilitate the recognition of the inherent jurisdiction of the Anishinabek Nation by supporting and executing the Nation Building initiatives to ensure the political goals, values, and aspirations of the Anishinabek Nation are asserted.
In accomplishing the mandate from the Chiefs in-Assembly our key initiatives are; Community Consultations: - Supports consultations and provides updates to First Nation citizens and collects feedback on the self-governance agreements that are being negotiated for them.
Education and Governance Negotiations:- Supports negotiations conducted in a manner that allows First Nation citizens to attend and observe the negotiations in rural and urban communities.
Education and Governance Working Groups:- Supports the Education and Governance Agreements, two (2) working groups have been established to provide direct grassroots input and pursue a Final Agreement for each negotiation.
Chiefs Committee on Governance:- Is made up of representatives from each of the four (4) regions of the Union of Ontario Indians, and the committee provides direction and support to the agreement negotiations.
Constitution Development:- In conjunction with the self-governance Agreements, an Anishnabek Constitution, as well as First Nation constitutions are being developed by the Participating First Nations and Union of Ontario Indians, respectively.
Appeals & Redress:- Supports regional tribunals formed to deliver on appeals and redress services for the First Nations in each of the four (4) regions, and for the Anishinabek Nation as a whole.
Approvals and Ratification:- Supports the identification of eligible First Nation citizens who will be able to review the Final Education and Governance Agreements and vote on their approval in a final ratification
These principles we have agreed upon and our minds are united. We are Nations. We have always been Nations. As Nations we have inherent rights that have never been given up. We have the right to our own forms of government. We have the right to self-determination....1980 Declaration
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Contacts
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Arnott, Andrew
Fiscal Relations Analyst
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| Cada, Jon
Community Relations Assistant
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Crawford, Kelly
Community Relations Officer
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| Desmoulin, Tammy
Community Relations Officer
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Gilbank, Esther
Chiefs Committee on Governance Coordinator
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| Laronde, Mary
ROJ Communications & Policy Analyst
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Lister, Monica
Fiscal Policy Analyst
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| McKee, Rachel
Education Negotiations Admin Assistant
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Naveau, Barb
ROJ Administrative Coordinator
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| Restoule, Lisa
Governance Negotiations Admin. Assistant
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Restoule, Mike
ROJ Director
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| Sabourin, Faye
Constitution Development Coordinator
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Shawana, Dave
Working Groups Coordinator
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