Indigenous Governance Database

Tradition and Governance: Tom Happynook

Producer
National Centre for First Nations Governance
Year

Tom Happynook of Huu-ay-ut First Nation explains how traditional leaders are raised to learn the qualities and values of leadership. He also explains how traditional governance in his community is more democratic than the Canadian election process.

leadership development
traditional governance systems
traditional Indigenous governance
People
Tom Happynook
Native Nations
Huu-ay-aht First Nations
Topics
Governance
Leadership
Citation

Happynook, Tom. "Tradition and Governance: Tom Happynook." National Centre for First Nations Governance. Canada. 2012. Film. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlA0NNCSKmc&feature=plcp, accessed September 17, 2012).