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
- alexandra.mallett@carleton.ca
- 613-520-2600 ext 2641
Jerald Sabin
- Assistant Professor — indigenous-settler intergovernmental relations; northern political development; comparative federalism; identity politics; public administration.
- jerald.sabin@carleton.ca
- 613-520-2600
Katherine Minich
- Lecturer, Graduate Supervisor (Indigenous Policy and Administration) — policy processes, inuit governance, community-based research, environmental and social policy
- katherine.minich@carleton.ca
- ext 8148
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
- robertp.shepherd@carleton.ca
- 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
- stephan.schott@carleton.ca
- 613-520-2600 ext 2557
Recent Publications
What is a Territory?
As part of our celebration of 80 years of Public Administration, we are sharing Research Summaries each month highlighting some…
Innovative Solar-Powered Heating Technology Holds Promise for Remote Northern Communities
SPPA Professor Stephan Schott is part of an interdisciplinary group of researchers at Carleton University who are working to harness…
Idle no more, but in what direction is Poilievre running on Indigenous policy?
SPPA Distinguished Research Professor and Chancellor’s Professor Emerita Frances Abele, and SPPA Research Fellow Catherine MacQuarrie published an opinion piece…