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A Quiet Evolution

The Emergence of Indigenous-Local Intergovernmental Partnerships in Canada

Christopher Alcantara author Jen Nelles author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:University of Toronto Press

Published:25th Jul '16

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"This book tells an important and compelling story about how Indigenous and local governments in Canada are quietly working together to improve their communities, coordinate their policies, and jointly manage their programs, services, and mutual interests. While most commentators focus on federal and provincial relations, Alcantara and Nelles show that it is at the local level where some of the most fruitful dialogue and cooperative partnerships are occurring between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. A Quiet Evolution is a must read for political leaders, policymakers, and everyday citizens who want practical yet transformative strategies for improving Indigenous-Canadian relations." -- The Right Honourable Paul Martin, Former Prime Minister of Canada and founder of the Martin Aboriginal Education Initiative "A Quite Evolution is not responding to public whims or political rhetoric. Christopher Alcantara and Jen Nelles have the insight and perception necessary to look beyond the headlines and to see the potential for collaboration across the country." -- Ken Coates, School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan

In A Quiet Evolution, Christopher Alcantara and Jen Nelles look closely at hundreds of agreements from across Canada and at four case studies drawn from Ontario, Quebec, and Yukon Territory to explore relationships between Indigenous and local governments.

Much of the coverage surrounding the relationship between Indigenous communities and the Crown in Canada has focused on the federal, provincial, and territorial governments. Yet it is at the local level where some of the most important and significant partnerships are being made between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

In A Quiet Evolution, Christopher Alcantara and Jen Nelles look closely at hundreds of agreements from across Canada and at four case studies drawn from Ontario, Quebec, and Yukon Territory to explore relationships between Indigenous and local governments. By analyzing the various ways in which they work together, the authors provide an original, transferable framework for studying any type of intergovernmental partnership at the local level. Timely and accessible, A Quiet Evolution is a call to politicians, policymakers and citizens alike to encourage Indigenous and local governments to work towards mutually beneficial partnerships.

‘This is a fine systematic study of a ‘quiet’ process – emergence of partnerships between First Nations and local governments – which may be useful in other countries such as the US (in states with reservations) and Australia…. Highly recommended.’

-- G.A. McBeath * Choice Magazine vol 54:05:2017 *

‘Alcantara and Nelles’s book is a glorious example of social and political science interacting with the law… A Quiet Evolution is a fantastic guide for anybody interested in this area of law.’

-- Thomas L. Fransoo * Saskatchewan Law Review vol 80:20

ISBN: 9781442631144

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 13mm

Weight: 420g

184 pages