Kentilson, Lou Hammond

Case studies of 13 of the approximately 133 Aboriginal co-operatives in Canada. Describes the background, emerging themes, socio-economic profile, and policy environment.

Looks at various case studies that explore how Aboriginal people have developed financial, fishery, housing and consumer co-operatives.

Goal of study was to explore the possibility of Aboriginal Financial Institutions expanding beyond their developmental role to full-service financial providers, perhaps modelled on credit unions.

Examines the potential for Aboriginal Financial Institutions to become full-service financial providers.