Self-government aligns with sovereignty – The Hill Times

May 11, 2026

There has been no attempt through the negotiated self-government agreements to remove self-governing nations from a sovereign Canada. Self-government is about Indigenous Nations having more control over their lives and livelihoods, not about separating from Canada.

The following is an excerpt from 21 Things You Need to Know About Indigenous Self-Government: A Conversation About Dismantling the Indian Act, by Bob Joseph and published by Page Two. The book is a finalist for the 2025 Donner Prize for the best public polic…

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