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As First Nations reclaim their sovereignty within the dominion of Canada, existing institutions need to adapt to the new political reality and the GNWT is aiming to be a leader in this new phase of Truth and Reconciliation.

Groundwork plans for how the Legislative assembly can move forward in the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation as Indigenous self governance becomes a greater part of the decision-making process were released on May 29. It also doubles as the assembly's strategic plan for the next five years.

"The Legislative assembly has adapted over time, incorporating Indigenous leadership, voices, and traditions," reads the report. "But now, we must go beyond inclusion and prepare for a future of shared governance with Indigenous governments.
"Self-governance agreements are expanding, and the assembly must evolve to reflect this new reality. To prepare for this shift, we must embed Indigenous worldviews in governance, operations, and workplace culture. This means strengthening governance structures, adapting workplace policies, and begin the process of aligning legislative work with self-determination and co-governance now and in the future."

In the report the action plan is described as a living document, intended to develop and evolve based on feedback. It starts the GNWT's plans to adapt to the changing political reality with five areas, each with five immediate goals.

Most of these are plans to gather information and to ensure Indigenous culture and values are reflected in the day to day operations of the assembly. The goals listed include things like developing Indigenous-led training programs for staff, establishing a protocols for engaging Indigenous communities on legislative processes, reviewing legislation to ensure Indigenous language are used in record keeping and legislative documents, removing barriers for Indigenous businesses to work with the assembly and reviewing the members code of conduct to ensure it is in line with Indigenous values, particularly in regards to "respecting the voices of women and Elders in decision making."

Changes will be implemented by the legislative assembly clerk, currently Glen Rutland, and overseen by the speaker of the assembly. The program will be reviewed after two years and a public consultation on how well it performed will be taken on year four. The program is due for renewal after five years.

"As a workplace, the assembly reflects the diversity and strength of the territory," says the report. "It is a space where Indigenous perspectives are not just present but integral, where cultural identity is not separate from professional identity. Employees and Members bring their histories, languages, and traditions into daily
work, shaping governance that is not only representative but also responsive to the needs of the people it serves. 

"It is a workplace where knowledge is shared across generations, where youth see themselves reflected in leadership, and where reconciliation is not a checklist but a way of working together."