The question of how do we as Indigenous Peoples survive from what we are doing to ourselfs and what has happend. With the current system of goveremtn left for corruption, nepotism, fear and capitalistic controll we must ask ourselves what is the best form of goverment for our peoples. The current outline/system is flawed because it is still based on Colonial Goverements and does not truly represent the people or have any true indigenous flares to it.

Current System:

• Band/Tribal Council is elected by the people. (With the exception of a few nations across Canada, 100 people = 1 counciler)
• Elected Chief of nation (With the exception of a few nations)
• Portfolio's are caried by the councilers
• Work done through beurocracy
• Motions, policy, proceerdure make up decision making
• Must follow this system in order for "change" to happen
• Durastic change happens slowly

Traditional System

• People with either: Knowledge, Ability or Power were leaders
• Leaders in different areas of the people (ex. Lead Hunter, Lead Canoe Builder, etc etc)
• Leaders are with the people and not above them
• Leaders are held up by people conintualy
• Balanced is made between the people and their leadership
• Room for expansion, discussion and exlporation among decision making
• Preceedure is outline but not foundation
• Code of Honor is maintained within the leadership
• leadership all converse among each other to represent true peoples voice

Now the question comes to mind of how to make a True Indigenous Governance. This system doesn't leave room for error or expansion into decision making. Councilers are not held at grassroots level but top of the pole. This leads to powerstruggle and jelousy which induces fear. Fear creates an oppertunity to controll and corrupt. Where does the balance lie?

An idea that came to me was the new age goverence that would reformante the nation. Cut the fear, nepotism, corruption and everything around surrounding it. We need a system that deals with every aspect of our people and really represents the true indigenous goverment. Now the problem lies in balance and understanding. Balance and understanding are the foundation for a strong anything. Where the balance lies between current politics and true indigenous goverance. Where does the balance lie with you? What is a colonial way of goverment and what is traditional indigenous? Eventualy it'll be you that decides.