We Hear about First Nations ‘Capacity Gaps.’ What about the Crown’s

The narrative around First Nations being not ready to govern themselves is a paternal tactic used to delay, avoid recognition and blur the reality that the Crown maintains a tight grip on power and control, writes Adam Olsen. Adam, a former BC Green Party MLA for Saanich North and the Islands and a member of Tsartlip First Nation, is a regular contributor to The Tyee. Published July 2, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/07/02/First-Nations-Capacity-Gaps-Crown/