Weaving Governance Back Home
Reclaiming Indigenous Housing Through Relational Planning
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9784564 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Qwuy’um’aat Elliott (0009-0004-7211-6552, Ever Plan Consulting Duncan British Columbia Canada, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-02 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Canadian Public Administration (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0008-4840 • E-ISSN: 1754-7121 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/capa.70027 |
| OpenAlex | W4414774723 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 7 |
This article argues that reclaiming Indigenous housing sovereignty requires systemic transformation rooted in Indigenous governance, not adaptations to colonial frameworks. Centering a Quw’utsun Sleni’ perspective, it introduces a relational model of housing grounded in snuw’uy’ulh (teachings), kinship and community‐led decision‐making. Drawing on Indigenous research paradigms and using story as method, the article critiques Western housing interventions and outlines a phased policy roadmap for Indigenous‐led renewal. Emphasizing relational accountability and self‐determination, this article advances a model of convergence where Indigenous governance and planning principles form the foundation for sustainable, resilient and culturally grounded Indigenous housing futures
Accountability · Corporate governance · Grounded theory · Indigenous · Kinship · Legitimacy · Sovereignty · Traditional knowledge · Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
| Highly cited | No |
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