Indigenous and Northern Governance
About this Research Theme
The environment of Indigenous policy and administration is changing. Leaders and managers must explore new opportunities for nation-building and social justice. This research theme includes work on the development and operation of Northern governments, the relationship between Indigenous and settler governments, and has a focus on community-based research.
Faculty
Alexandra Mallett
- Associate Professor — sustainable energy and climate policy; emerging economies / developing countries; low carbon technology cooperation; innovation, science and technology policies
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- 613-520-2600 ext 2641
Jerald Sabin
- Associate Professor – Canadian public administration, comparative federalism, territories, administrative history, politics in Northern Canada, indigenous-settler intergovernmental relations.
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Robert Shepherd
- Professor, Graduate Supervisor (Public Policy and Program Evaluation) — Canadian public management; comparative public management; audit and federal program evaluation; performance measurement and management; First Nations governance; ethics and accountability in government
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- 613-520-2600 ext 2257
Stephan Schott
- Professor — natural resource management; air quality control policy; northern development; common pool resources; experimental economics; energy policy and strategies
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- 613-520-2600 ext 2557
Recent Publications
New Publication from SPPA Professor Marc-André Gagnon, in collaboration with Carleton students Sonika Sharma (Kroeger College) and Owen Cober (Institute of Political Economy)
We’re proud to share a new publication from SPPA Professor Marc-André Gagnon, in collaboration with Carleton students Sonika Sharma (Kroeger College) and Owen Cober (Institute …
What is a Territory?
As part of our celebration of 80 years of Public Administration, we are sharing Research Summaries each month highlighting some of SPPA’s broad-ranging research. Here …
Innovative Solar-Powered Heating Technology Holds Promise for Remote Northern Communities
Excerpts from Carleton Newsroom article by Ty Burke ___ Heating buildings in the far north is a major challenge, and it isn’t just because of …