Navigating Neoliberalism: Self-Determination and the Mikisew Cree First Nation - Hardcover

Slowey, Gabrielle

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0774814055 ISBN 13: 9780774814058

Publisher: UBC Press, 2008

Synopsis

What happens to a First Nation after the successful negotiation of a land claim? Navigating Neoliberalism argues that neoliberalism, which drives government policy concerning First Nations in Canada, can also drive self-determination. And in a globalizing ng that the current political and economic climate has presented.world, new opportunities for indigenous governance may transform socioeconomic well-being.

Gabrielle Slowey studies the development of First Nations governance in health, education, economic development, and housing. What emerges is a theoretical and empirical case study of one First Nation, the Mikisew Cree, as it navigates its way through neoliberalism. Contrary to the popular belief that First Nations suffer in an age of state retrenchment, privatization, and decentralization, Slowey finds that the Mikisew First Nation has successfully exploited opportunities for greater autonomy and well-being that the current political and economic climate has presented.

Navigating Neoliberalism tackles a topical issue central to Canadian politics and Canadian federalism. It will be of interest to students and practitioners of public policy, political economy, and political science, as well as members and leaders in First Nations communities.

About this title

Book Description:

In this remarkable book, Gabrielle Slowey takes a critical look at First Nations governance in health, education, economic development, and housing -- finding some surprising results along the way.

About the Author:

Gabrielle Slowey is an assistant professor of political science at York University.

About this edition

• Publisher: UBC Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0774814055
• ISBN 13: 9780774814058
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160