Looks at how the issue of land has effected relationships with Aboriginal people across Canada, citing the James Bay Agreement as an example. Duration: 45:15.

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.

Suggests opening of new winery Nk'Mip Cellars a joint-venture between the Osoyoos First Nation and Vincor is part of a trend toward private initiatives.

Discusses paintings and drawings created by Aboriginal students during the 1930s and 40s which are held in the Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2009.

Contends that all people should work for a living and that any individual has the capability for success by following a few simple rules. Chief Clarence Louie of the Osoyoos Indian Band in the South Okanagan presents his band as an illustration of this success.

Looks at the success of the Osoyoos Indian Band Development Corporation (OIBDC).

Looks at the issue of recently graduated Indigenous students not returning to their community after degree completion.

Brief presentation on the Osoyoos Indian Band and its economic initiatives.

Business Administration Thesis (M.B.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 2005.

Summary of results and findings. Sample consisted of 712 adults, 566 youth and 666 children.

"National publication for the Indians of Canada." Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.

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.

Discusses past and current economic development projects and importance of partnerships, business relationships, financing, checks and balances, and feasibility studies.

Examines the successes and struggles of First Nations communities in economic development and summarizes the key findings identified by participant First Nations that are making progress toward building and attaining sustainable economies in their communities.

Discussed the Inkameep Vineyard in Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, operated by the Osoyoos Indian Band.

Case studies listed under three themes: collaboration, integration / linkages, and awareness. Programs from eight communities are highlighted: Osoyoos Indian Band, Kainai Home Care, Indian Brook, Battlefords Tribal Council Indian Health Services Inc., Sagkeeng First Nation, Walpole Island, Kitigan Zibi, and Kwanlin Dun.

Explores the Osoyoos Indian Band Aboriginal alliances with non-Aboriginal companies and their approach to economic development; and looks at the Nk’Mip Project including an overview and potential of the wine, cultural and eco tourism industries.

Discusses how imposition of the Act's prohibitions and lack of cooperation by the Wildlife Service, affected the Band's plans for economic development.

Dispute involving reserve land taken for the public purpose of an irrigation canal.

Examines practices of 21 First Nations who scored highly on Department of Indian and Northern Affairs' 2011 Community Well-being Index. Used data related to incomes, labour market participation, educational achievement and housing quality.

Discusses five traditional leadership principles: the will of the people, leadership training, protection of the land, leading by example, and continuously validated authority.