RECN Nation Rebuilding Research Group
Vision
First Nation authority over information derived from its territories, citizens, communities, and interests. Collective Consent is demonstrated by exercising jurisdiction over the collection, ownership, and use of data.
Mission
By establishing effective research practices and data governance, we are asserting authority and jurisdiction over data on our people, places, issues, interests, and rights adopting policies, practices, and laws.
During the community planning process, the following documents, plans, policies, and acts were identified as needing to be developed and updated:
- Chief and Council Orientation package
- Governance Plan
- General Commission Policy
- Election Act (update)
- Membership Code and Act
- Housing Strategy Plan
- Designation of Treaty Landmarks
- Recreation Strategy
- Economic Development Strategy and Plan (update)
- Membership Communication Plan and Policy
- Chief and Council Orientation package
- Governance Plan
- General Commission Policy
- Election Act (update)
- Membership Code and Act
- Housing Strategy Plan
- Designation of Treaty Landmarks
- Recreation Strategy
- Economic Development Strategy and Plan (update)
- Membership Communication Plan and Policy
Where do we want to be?
Goal: Affirm our Inherent Right to self governance
Actions:
- Develop a framework for achieving self-governance
- Identify, review, and enact policies needed to achieve self-governance
- Implement mandatory Elder’s advisory board
- Develop a Senate Act
- Develop and adopt a Membership Code
Goal: Improve information and data management
- Create a data sovereignty policy framework
Community Publications & Research
Community Navigator Program
The Community Navigator is responsible for delivery data to develop the Comprehensive Community Plan (CCP).
In September of 2022, Dr. Shalene Jobin, an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Native Studies as the University of Alberta, submitted a grant application to the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) of Canada to request funding for a joint project supporting governance revitalization in Red Earth Cree Nation (RECN).
Red Earth Cree Nation is one of the community partners of the successful grants chosen for the 2024 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada winners. Led by Dr. Shalene Jobin, this project will support the local community governance from a Red Earth Cree worldview and perspective.
Mihksokowakak Nehiyawak Education
The Mihkoskowakak Nehiyawak Land-Based Culture Program teaches thinking as the student processes information. This most effectively occurs through student engagement in inquiry and problem solving where they are challenged to think critically and creatively.