Looks at the historical, environmental, social, legal and political aspects of mining and the development of co-operative relationships between mining companies, governments and Aboriginal communities from the exploration stage onwards.
Compares characteristics and performance of clients and non-clients of Aboriginal Business Canada. Key elements of comparison are survival rate after one, five and ten years of operation, profitability and employment creation record, outlook for sales growth and employment creation, and level of management skills, innovation and export-orientation.
Native Studies Review, vol. 2, no. 2, 1986, pp. 1-45
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Paper attempts to provide an overview of Indian policy
developments in context of recent policy initiatives of the Minister of Indian Affairs, Concludes with with observations on the current status of policy reforms.Part I appeared in NSR, Vol.2, no.1
World Development, vol. 30, no. 1, January 2002, pp. 141-151
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Looks at the ways modern treaties have impacted the economic and socio-demographic status of Aboriginal communities in the Northwest Territories and Northern Quebec.
Native Studies Review, vol. 2, no. 2, 1986, pp. 53-63
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Response to paper Indian Policy in the New Conservative Government by Sally Weaver, which analyzes the Progressive Conservative (led by Brian Mulroney) government's record during its first two years in power.
Report finds low accountability and confusing and inadequate performance measures by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada in regards to economic development.
Looks at program's impact on Aboriginal businesses, entrepreneurs and financial institutions, as well as broader contributions to sustainable development and enhanced recognition. Information gathered from secondary sources, and interviews with 54 key informants and 13 Aboriginal Business Canada staff members.
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 37, no. 2, Summer, 2002, pp. 93-129
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Explores the historical role scientists played in debates about wildlife management in Wood Buffalo National Park and examines four distinct periods of wildlife science in the park.