Topic: Self-determination

Nation building in practice

In this topic, we explore practical strategies for nation building. We help you identify where you are on the ladder of self-governance. We outline the IPOA model – a practical process that many successful groups have used in their journey. We also look at 7 core principles of nation building. These principles can help guide Nation building in practice

Nation building, treaty and development

In this topic, we explore nation building, treaty and development. We look at how these concepts link to one another, and to the goal of self-determination. Nation building The Native Nations Institute defines nation building as the processes by which an Indigenous nation enhances its own capacity for effective self-governance, and self-determined community and economic Nation building, treaty and development

Self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

In this topic, we explore the concept of self-determination and how it applies to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We introduce nation building, treaty and development as examples of self-determination in action. Understand self-determination The ongoing impacts of colonisation mean that self-determination is particularly important to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. With self-determination, Self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Self-determination overview

In this section, we explore self-determination and its relationship to nation building, treaty and development. We share practical steps to get started on nation building and governing for treaty. We also look at strategies for self-determined development.   Self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples In this topic, we explore the concept of self-determination Self-determination overview