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Best Practices Case Study (Results-Based Organizations): First Nations & Inuit Home & Community Care

Best Practices Case Study (Results-Based Organizations): First Nations & Inuit Home & Community Care
Best Practices Case Study (Results-Based Organizations): First Nations & Inuit …
Author
National Centre for First Nations Governance (NCFNG)
Year

For more than 15 years, the lack of home care services relevant for First Nations and Inuit communities has been identified as a significant health and social issue. In response to this need, a Joint Health Canada / Department of Indian and Northern Affairs (DIAND) / First Nations / Inuit working group was formed to develop a framework for a comprehensive home care program...

accountability
Centre for First Nations Governance (CFNG)
effective governance
interagency cooperation
intergovernmental cooperation
performance-based management
strategic planning and implementation
Resource Type
Case Studies
Topics
Cultural Affairs
Governance
Intergovernmental Relations
Leadership
Citation

National Centre for First Nations Governance. "Best Practices Case Study (Results-Based Organizations): First Nations & Inuit Home & Community Care." A Report for the National Centre for First Nations Governance. The National Centre for First Nations Governance. Canada. June 2009. Case Study. (https://fngovernance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/RBO_FNCare.pdf, accessed March 8, 2023)

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