Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:
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Social Development:
Employment
Indigenous issues
Poverty
Youth
Sustainable Development:
Capacity-building
Forests
Protecting and managing the natural resources
Sustainable Tourism
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| Geographic scope: |
Local
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| Country of activity: |
Canada
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| Millennium Development Goals: |
Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
Ensure environmental sustainability
Develop global partnership for development
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| Mission statement: |
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| Year established: |
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| Year of registration: |
1989 |
| Organizational structure: |
The Tsilhqot'in National Government (founded by the Chiefs of the Tsilhqot'in Communities) is an association of autonomous member bands. All member bands retain their individuality and freedom of action when joining the Tsilhqot'in National Government. The primary purposes of the Tsilhqot'in National Government are to: 1. encourage, facilitate and work towards improving the unity and cooperation amongst member bands and between itself and other First Nation governments; 2. promote and facilitate the social and economic well being of the Tsilhqot'in peoples and to do all such legal acts as are considered advisable to encourage the heritage, culture and education of the Tsilhqot'in peoples; 3. assist and/or support member bands, collectively and separately, to achieve their goals in all areas including but not necessarily limited to: self government, aboriginal rights, land claims and economic, social, cultural, educational development and environmental protection; 4. assist and act on behalf of member bands at the request of and under the direction of member bands; 5. Protect and preserve the Tsilhqot'in cultural traditions, land and resources, respecting each community's process. The Tsilhqot'in National Government will endeavor to accomplish its purpose by providing the highest quality community programs and community services, as well as strong effective leadership, thus providing support and guidance to Tsilhqot'in Communities. |
| Number and type of members: |
The Tsilhqot'in National Government (founded by the Chiefs of the Tsilhqot'in Communities) is an association of autonomous member bands. All member bands retain their individuality and freedom of action when joining the Tsilhqot'in National Government. |
| Funding structure: |
Membership fees or dues
Grants from Governments
Fundraising campaigns
Donations and grants from domestic sources
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