The
Aboriginal Community Development Centre's (ACDC) Reference Centre and
Repository (ACRCR) aims to store, manage, and disseminate information
related to the Aboriginal peoples and their communities, focusing on the
First Nations of Atlantic Canada. Operating in partnership with First
Nations communities and organizations, other post-secondary institutions
and repositories, and the Federal and Provincial governments, the Reference
Centre and Repository specializes in primary data, information and research
related to priorities of contemporary First Nations’ communities
including governance, economic development, cultural and heritage issues,
education and health services provision. It aims to promote access to
knowledge through the use of new technologies in storage and distribution
of information and facilitation of communication of knowledge.
Aboriginal Community Resource Centre & Repository (ACRCR) MTA team members have completed work on a collaborative pilot project with Miawpukek First Nation (Conne River, NL) related to Miawpukek's self-governance process. Click here or on the title bar above - "Self-governance: Miawpukek First Nation's Experience" - to access the pilot project.
Miawpukek First Nation's Self-Government Advisor’s Statement
“There is no dispute that the world and all that’s in it is becoming more open and accessible as a result of advancing information technology.We are in the midst of the next historical iteration of the digital revolution.We are moving toward a seamless world in which people have unlimited access to each other and to the knowledge that fuels the engine of human progress. Miawpukek First Nation is a part of this. Through partnering with Mount Allison University, MFN is showcasing its experiences with its self-government process. The initiative shares MFN’s knowledge and capabilities through the network. This is an exciting time and we are pleased to work with Mount Allison University to tell our history in a modern form.”
Judy White, July 13, 2005
Miawpukek First Nation (MFN) in Conne River is situated on the South-East coast of Newfoundland. The community takes its name from Conne River, once a great river for salmon fishing. It is built on the southern banks of the small estuary at its mouth. The ancient name of the community is Miawpukek, which is L'nui'simk for "Middle River" (Phil Jeddore, 2003*). Ktaqamkuk (Conne River) traditional government is led by the Saqamaw. Today, the First Nation is led by Saqamaw Mi'sel Joe and six members of Council who are elected by Miawupukek community members every two years. Directors of departments (e.g., Justice, Health, Education) report directly to the General Manager, who in turn reports to the Saqamaw and Council.
The community was officially recognized as a band in 1984, and the reserve was created in 1987. The only registered reserve in Newfoundland, it has a total membership of over 2,500. Approximately 800 live on-reserve. Many others live in nearby communities in Newfoundland, and other off-reserve members live elsewhere in North America. Conne River is one of the fastest growing communities in Newfoundland and Labrador.
*http://www.geocities.com/pilip/
Click here to access the pilot project: "Self-governance: Miawpukek First Nation's Experience"
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