Membertou

Looks at experience of cultural tourism and the governance structure of the Membertou First Nation on Cape Breton Island.

Profiles select initiatives developed by the Eel River Bar First Nation, Labrador Inuit Development Corporation, Lennox Island First Nation, and Membertou, a Mi'kmaw community.

Three case studies: Community of Membertou in Nova Scotia, Chippewas of Rama First Nation in Ontario, and the Osoyoos Indian Band in British Columbia. Each one reviews a specific project; identifies barriers encountered during development; and where possible, assesses specific transaction costs incurred in overcoming barriers.

Brief business case study of jewelry-maker Clifford Paul from the Membertou First Nation.

Looks at Membertou First Nation, Millbrook First Nation, Shuswap Indian Band (British Columbia), and Ojiways of the Pic River (Ontario).

Looks at an urban Aboriginal reserve, within the city of Sydney, Nova Scotia which uses a business approach to government, management and socio-economic development.

Background on the Mi’kmaw community's decision to build a second commercial rental property.

Demonstrates how voluntary initiatives can improve socio-economic standing. Looks at Membertou First Nation and Sgamok First Nation as examples.

Looks at effective solutions to moisture and mold problems in housing.

Examines a case study that provides key factors that contribute to successful Aboriginal community owned enterprises.

Looks at Indigenous social enterprise in its current state and historical context, gender leadership, and the importance of culture as an element in the “quadruple bottom line”. Also provides three case studies: Membertou Band, Osoyoos Indian Band, and Native Canadian Centre of Toronto.

Focuses on the process of achieving economic success through the efforts of community members. Accompanied by video directed by Catherine Martin. (Duration: 28:28).

Brief document discusses female leadership in the community, with a focus on Sharon Bernard, principal of Membertou Elementary School, and her efforts to introduce culture-based education. Accompanied by video directed by Catherine Martin. (Duration: 20:29).

Interview-based study investigated methods by which the First Nation could increase decision-making power over economic development. Specifically looked at what was needed to effectively implement the Framework Agreement on First Nations Land Management.

Looks at the success of an Aboriginal community in the area of economic development and discusses some of the challenges and barriers faced by First Nations people pursuing opportunities as entrepreneurs.

Brief business case study looks at the viability of initiative, which sold locally-produced crafts to cruise ship tourists.

Brief business case study describes community's economic development initiatives and considerations involved in deciding where the hotel, which was meant to attract more business to the Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, would be located.

Brief case study describes activities of the Membertou Development Corporation and criticisms leveled at it about neglecting cultural and social needs of the community.

Brief case study discusses community concerns about a facility that would serve its cultural and social needs.

File contains a presentation by Blair Paul of the Membertou First Nation. Paul, a social worker from Sydney, Nova Scotia, addresses what he sees as the roots of Aboriginal social problems in Canada. In his report Paul discusses intergenerational failed policies by the government of Canada which have disenfranchised and alienated Aboriginal peoples.