Self-government: lessons in building a sustainable First Nations community

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Submitted by elvira on Wed, 2011-11-30 07:18

Webinar/webinaire with/avec KIM BAIRD, Chief of Tsawwassen First Nation

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When: December 15th @ 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EST   Language: English

During this webinar: You will have an opportunity to chat directly with a First Nations leader about the present and future of the self-governing Tsawwassen First Nation in British Colombia.

Chief of Tsawwassen First Nation, Kim Baird will present:

  • Background on Tsawwassen First Nation (TFN)
  • Unique concepts of sustainability and 'achieving a balance'
  • Aspects of Tsawwassen First Nation treaty governance
  • Land use planning
  • Tsawwassen First Nation's vision for the future

About the presenter:  After ten years as elected Chief of Tsawwassen First Nation, Chief Baird was responsible for implementing British Columbia’s first urban treaty on April 3, 2009. This was one in a long list of accomplishments for this young leader. Chief Baird was the first woman, who was not a Member of the Legislative Assembly, to address the BC Legislature when the BC Treaty Legislation process was initiated in 2007. This was a first in British Columbia history!  Chief Baird has received a number of prestigious awards, including the National Aboriginal Women in Leadership Distinction Award, and Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100 Award.

Chief Baird is actively involved as a representative on the Metro Vancouver Board of Directors – the only member of a First Nation to hold this position. She is also involved in various municipal, provincial and Aboriginal bodies that govern transportation, employment, economic development and Aboriginal affairs in Vancouver and British Colombia. Read more on Chief Baird.

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For more information about the webinar series, contact Elvira at elvira@girlsactionfoundation.ca

Event date: 
Thu, 2011-12-15 12:00 - 13:00