Planning Resources
Organization and Resource Information
Comprehensive Community Planning
Comprehensive Community Planning
Comprehensive Community Planning (dot) Org
Resource Summary
The CCP movement was driven by First Nations in BC, beginning around 2004 (though it draws on centuries of community planning expertise)
- Over half of the First Nations in British Columbia have undertaken a CCP process, more than 100 in total
- Every autumn more than 100 First Nations community planners gather for a three-day CCP Workshop
- Only a handful of First Nations outside of BC have done CCPs but that number is expected to grow as the federal government is starting to support Comprehensive Community Planning in other regions including the Atlantic region, Ontario and Saskatchewan
Contact Information
If you would like more information about Comprehensive Community Planning, please get in touch with Indigenous Services Canada at BC-CCP@aandc-aadnc.gc.ca.
You can also connect with their community of practice on Facebook – look for the group called “Comprehensive Community Planning”. Professional solicitations not permitted on the group, but you’re welcome to share resources and questions.
Comprehensive Community Planning Toolkit
Comprehensive Planning Toolkit
Resource Summary
NADF is a non-profit Aboriginal Financial Institution supporting Aborginal business and economic development in Northern Ontario. NADF provides financing (loans and grants), client and business support services, community planning support, and workshops and training to Aboriginal entrepreneurs, businesses, and communities in Northern Ontario.
An Advisory Committee representing several First Nations in northern Ontario was formed to provide guidance and wisdom in the development of this toolkit.
Contact Information
100 Anemki Drive, Suite 107
Fort William First Nation, ON
P7J 1J4
Email: info@nadf.org
Tel: (807) 623-5397
Fax: (807) 623-3746
Indigenous Services Canada – Comprehensive Community Planning Handbook
Comprehensive Community Planning Handbook
Resource Summary
The fourth edition of the Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP) Handbook comes after 10 years of passionate and inspiring work within the CCP community in British Columbia (BC). Since the handbook was first published in 2006, many First Nations in BC have begun their own CCP journey. A growing number of completed plans are being implemented with great success and significant benefit to the health and wellness of their communities.
With more and more communities moving into the implementation phase of CCP, the need to incorporate lessons learned and strengthen the implementation, and monitoring and evaluation sections of the handbook became obvious.
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) – Community Development Resource Guide
Community Development Resource Guide
Resource Summary
Indigenous Services Canada started putting together a Community Development Resource Guide which contains the following:
• First Nations Published Comprehensive Community Plans
• Comprehensive Community Planning themed and related videos
• EBooks and Dalhousie Created Plans
• Success Stories and CCP reports
• First Nation-Led Planning Aids and Forums
• Toolkits
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
Public Safety Canada – The Aboriginal Community Safety Planning Initiative
Public Safety Canada
The Aboriginal Community Safety Planning Initiative
Program Summary
The Aboriginal Community Safety Planning Initiative (ACSPI) works to prevent incidents of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), provides a means to enhance accessibility to Restorative Justice programming and responds to the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).
Support for Indigenous community-led planning and implementation of solutions
The ACSPI supports Indigenous communities in the development of Community Safety Plans (CSPs) which are specific to their unique circumstances. These plans identify community strengths, assets and safety and wellness goals in order for all community members to see themselves involved on a path leading toward a healthier, safer home and community life.
In this uniquely grass-roots approach, Public Safety Canada officials work with communities and continue to support them through the many stages of CSP engagement, development and implementation. However, before the process starts, it is important that the community leaders fully support the concept and demonstrate commitment. Public Safety Canada officials provide information and are available to answer questions but will not actually start the process without having been invited, and having received written endorsement from the community leadership first.
For more information about the ASCPI, please contact abocor@ps-sp.gc.ca.