From colonization to reconciliation: Increasing the collaborative capacity of public servants

Nathalie Lachance, Teresa Rose

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    Abstract

    In call to action 57, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls upon federal, provincial and territorial governments to enhance the skills and knowledge of public servants. Leveraging collaboration theory and collaborative capacity, this article delves deeper into the skills, attitudes and knowledge required of public servants who regularly work with First Nations organizations and governments. Using findings from a health care collaboration between First Nations, federal and provincial governments in Alberta with 25 mid- to senior-level leaders, this participatory action research highlights the importance of member capacity to strong collaboration as Canada embarks on the journey from colonization to reconciliation.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)640-659
    Number of pages20
    JournalCanadian Public Administration
    Volume63
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Dec. 2020

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