Growing deep roots: Increasing Aboriginal authority in contemporary forest governance arrangements

摘要: The governance literature highlights a shift away from “government” to new and more complex governing arrangements that involve greater set of institutions actors in decision-making processes. According number studies, this is ongoing forestry. This article seeks better understanding contemporary forest by exploring the emerging role Aboriginal peoples Canadian sector. It well known participation management crucial for achieving sustainable Yet we know little about how communities can induce change conditions. We examined various through which Essipit Innu First Nation Quebec (Canada) was able exercise authority over management. Using multiple qualitative data gathering techniques, our analysis shows innovated creating partnership with company Boisaco and, thus, gained decisions at operational level. Our explains arrangement built on growing collaboration interdependencies between these two parties. Common values, orientations, mechanisms tools are also necessary Finally, research need cultural understanding.