File contains a list of accomplishments by the Diefenbaker government including policies on development of the North, and describes how this, along with housing and education programs has helped the Inuit population. Also, notes for a speech about the role the North and its people should play in Canadian development, and how development would give prosperity to the Inuit.
Reports on implementation of recommendations in four areas: land; people; community economics, and territorial economics. Information will be used to develop a second Nunavut Economic Development Strategy for 2014-2024.
Discusses how the negative impacts of resource extraction development can be minimized for increased self reliance, self determination and a sustainable future in Inuit regions.
The Northern Review, no. 38, Political and Economic Change in Canada’s Provincial North, 2014, pp. 65-92
Description
Looks at development of new economic standards based on the seven sacred teachings and then applied by Aboriginal communities for asset-building strategies.
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Nick Schultz
Wilfred Doucette
Andrew Orkin
Description
RCAP 171 contains a transcript of a telephone consultation between Counsel for the Royal Commission on Aboriginal People, Nick Schultz and journalist Wilfred Doucette who had been a witness to the relocation of Inuit/Eskimos to the High Artic. The conversation focuses on the portrayal, in the current media, of the events that took place during the relocation. Highlighted are articles from the newspapers; Globe and Mail, Toronto Star and The Boston Globe, among others. Also an area of concern was that of a CBC show "Quirk and Quarks" featuring lawyer Andrew Orkin.
File contains an individual presentation by Bill Gower. Gower, an active member of the community who's on the hamlet Council, discusses the problems he sees with the Education system. He stresses that unless something is done to create jobs in the area in the near future the effects of its failings will be catastrophic. Commissioners Robinson and Blakeney discuss these concerns and possible solutions with Gower.
File contains a presentation by Gary Mitchell. Mitchell, a resident of Makkovik, former mayor and past president of community councils of Labrador, and Inuit field worker, speaks on the topic of economic development and fisheries.
File contains a presentation by Lucassie Arragutainaq, Vice-President, Arctic Co-operatives Limited. Arragutainaq discusses the Co-operative movement in the North, its principles, function, and history across the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. He discusses its importance to Inuit and Dene people, and the need for government policies that are helpful to this kind of community development, particularly in the finanical sector (Credit Unions).
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Pauloosie Weetaluktuk
Description
File contains a presentation by Pauloosie Weetaluktuk, Co-op and Grocers' Association. Weetaluktuk discusses the high cost of living in the community, and the difficulties this causes not only for individuals but for Co-ops and small businesses. Weetaluktuk also discusses the problem of high rents for tenants in the north. Commissioner Dussault thanks her for her presentation and remarks that the Commission has heard complaints regarding the cost of living at other locations across the north and will be making note of it.
File contains a presentation by Ruth Flowers. Flowers presents on the concerns of the Makkovik Women's Group which include the establishment of daycare in the region, economic development and the impact of hard times for the fisheries, concern with vandalism in the community, and concerns with the justice system. Following the presentation Flowers discusses some of these issues with Commissioners Dussault and Robinson.
File contains a presentation by Mayor Paul Kaludjak. He is also facilitator of the day's proceedings, gives a brief overview of the communities history and discusses its economic and social composition. Kaludjak also discusses his hopes for the creation of Nunavut, Rankin Inlet's role as an administrative centre, and the possibility of it becoming capital of the new territory. Following his presentation, he introduces the next presenter.
Overview of Conference held in Iqaluit, Nunavut February 2009, which brought together stakeholders committed to economic development for brainstorming and planning.
Strategy based on 41 commitments based on 5 themes: consultation and joint decision-making, long-term planning, water management, climate change and energy management, and development into departmental policies and processes.
Northern Review, no. 47, Dealing with Resource Development in Canada's North, August 03, 2018, pp. 79-112
Description
Mixed methods study that examines the challenges and opportunities of waste management—including household waste and accumulations generated by military installations and extractive industries—in Nain and Happy Valley-Goose Bay.