Partnering with First Nations communities in city and regional planning: an international review

Background: Colonisation has had significant impacts on First Nations peoples and their environments. Contemporary city planning is now attempting to recognise the invaluable knowledge and custodianship of First Nations communities and incorporating that into planning processes moving forward. Partnering with First Nations Communities in City and Regional Planning is an international review of inclusion of Indigenous peoples and perspectives in regional planning. Contribution: Recognising that Indigenous peoples across the world exceed 470 million people, this review focuses on three nations: Aotearoa/New Zealand, Australia and Canada, as well as the Sámi peoples who exercise stewardship across a range of Arctic nation states. The research highlights case studies from across these nations and provides recommendations for best practice partnering with Indigenous communities in urban planning. It amplifies Indigenous voices and recognises the significant potential in changes to policy and planning practice to better embed these voices moving forward. Prepared by the Institute for Regional Futures, and The Wollotuka Institute at The University of Newcastle, July 2023.