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

• Published in: Canadian Public Administration
• Main Authors: Lachance, Nathalie, Rose, Teresa
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Wiley 2020
• Subjects: Canada; First Nations
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/capa.12394; https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/capa.12394; https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full-xml/10.1111/capa.12394

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.