This course looks at land use and community planning in First Nation communities across Canada from a variety
of perspectives. The course includes: an examination of the history of First Nations planning in Canada; review of
the portions of the Indian Act relevant to planning and land use; current trends in First Nations planning
(comprehensive community plans and land codes); treaties and planning; and local government – First Nations
relationship building. The course aims to acquaint students with the issues that shape current practice in land
use and community planning in First Nations across Canada, with a focus on BC.
Topics in First Nations Planning at VIU, Master of Community Planning
Posted on April 3, 2019 by Terry Massey
This course looks at land use and community planning in First Nation communities across Canada from a variety of perspectives. The course includes: an examination of the history of First Nations planning in Canada; review of the portions of the Indian Act relevant to planning and land use; current trends in First Nations planning (comprehensive […]