What is Aboriginal self-government?
Self-government refers to the ability of Aboriginal people to govern themselves within the framework of the Canadian Constitution. Through self-government, Aboriginal people would make decisions about matters that affect them, such as health, education and child welfare. Self-government may also include the ability of Aboriginal governments to raise revenues (e.g., fees and taxation), to manage lands and resources on lands, and to negotiate with other governments on such matters as joint service delivery and economic development.
