Ethnic Inclusion and Governance/Inclusion Ethnique Et Gouvernance (Reports on Two Plenary Sessions at the Nineteenth Biennial Conference of the Canadian Ethnic Studies Association, Winnipeg, September 27-30, 2007/Rapports de Deux Sessions Plenieres a la Dix-Neuvieme Conference Bisannuelle de la Societe Canadienne D'etudes Ethniques, Winnipeg, 27-30 Septembre 2007‪)‬

INTRODUCTION The transition to democracy is a slow and fragile process. The development of practical and sound public policies that are applicable, acceptable, and inclusive are vital for the establishment of democratic systems. We believe that such policies should be led by citizens and supported by governments. To achieve this goal, initiatives must also overcome entrenched nativist attitudes if the are to be truly anchored in the community. The issue is how to formulate and deliver such policies that will underpin the installation of the democratic ideal and which address the contexts unique to the countries undertaking this process.