The Tlowitsis Nation is working to engage its citizens in the development a community plan and the structures of governance required to support their future development. In order to support community building and citizen engagement, Chief and Council, with assistance and direction from the Tlowitsis Citizens’ Advisory Group (TCAG), have identified the need to establish a transparent system of Governance, clarified through goals and objectives drawn in 2009 from a comprehensive community consultation process. This governance system will include the design and development of a draft constitution and charter along with citizenship codes and related policy development. Through the assistance of the New Relationship Trust, the project will develop the Tlowitsis governance system through the engagement of community Elders.