Looks at history, socio-political context, rights, markets, authenticity, partnerships, and success of Aboriginal tourism industry in British Columbia.
Chapter 12 in book: Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality in BC edited by Morgan Westcott.
Book review of three books: Aboriginal Workers edited by Ann McGrath and Kay Saunders, with Jackie Huggins.
Aboriginal Labour and the Cattle Industry by Dawn May.
Indians at Work by Rolf Knight.
To read review, scroll down to page 75.
East Asia-Arctic Relations: Boundary, Security and International Politics ; paper no. 5
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
P. Whitney Lackenbauer
James Manicom
Description
Suggests the intersection of Asian and Canadian interests in the arctic are convergent and makes recommendations for Canada to safeguard its interests to enhance cooperation and sustainable development.
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 22, no. 3, Special Issues on Reservation Economies, 1998, pp. 157-172
Description
Looks at successful gaming operations made possible by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and other agreements with state governments. The author argues that the Self-Determination Act can be used by Native Americans to gain control over some federal services.
"This article compares the post-colonial development of the Maori Authority tax regime in Aotearoa New Zealand and the taxation of Indian Bands as First Nations on reserve lands in Canada".
Entire journal on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 29.
Journal of Canadian Studies, vol. 47, no. 1, Winter, 2013, pp. 91-121
Description
Looks at two examples of successful self-governance initiatives: the Pikangikum First Nation's Whitefeather Forest Initiative and the Haida's Turning Point Initiative in British Columbia.
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.
Teacher's guide for use with Thirst, a short documentary by Gail Maurice about the lack of clean, safe water in First Nations communities. Focuses on Keewaywin First Nation in northern Ontario.
Curriculum Sub-committee of the Shared Standards and Capacity Building Council
Saskatchewan Ministry of Education
Description
Lists specific expectations for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students in the subject areas of treaty relationships, spirit and intent of treaties, historical context, and treaty promises and provisions.
Aboriginal Canada and the Natural Resource Economy Series ; 3
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Brian Lee Crowley
Ken Coates
Description
Discusses emerging authority of Aboriginal people over natural resources and the largest infrastructure project in recent Canadian history, the Northern Gateway pipeline project.