Research & Capacity Development

Background

In 2005, the Research and Development Office re-established a direct relationship and partnership between the First Nations and Federal government for the area of capacity development. This change acknowledged the First Nation qualified trainers who have the capacity to rebuild their respective structures and processes within their communities. It also allows communities to tailor trainings to meet their specific needs.

Objectives

This office provides research, administrative and technical support for community capacity building efforts and maintenance of the Indigenous training database.  The office also acts as the liaison for the Saskatchewan Indian Justice Council. Ongoing activity includes:
• Assisting with the community justice curriculum that is currently being piloted in the File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council;
• Developmental work on setting standards for First Nation facilitation and mediation certification processes which will be implemented through the “Indigenous Association for Just Relations”;
• Developmental work on “decolonization” curriculum; and
• Research and support at the request of First Nations and/or Tribal Council.

Additionally, the Research & Development Office performs a liaison role for the Saskatchewan Indian Justice Council. This role includes providing technical and administrative support to the Saskatchewan Indian Justice Council.