An examination of the historic and current issues relevant to First Nations land use and community planning. Course themes and components include: history, the evolutions of regulations, evolving issues and innovative approaches to planning and land use management.
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.
