Canadian Historical Review, vol. 89, no. 4, December 2008, pp. 541-580
Description
Looks at the conflict of city planning with settler claims to Indian reserves in Vancouver, and discusses the municipal governments decisions regarding land-use planning, land claims, and their attempts to acquire and control the Kitsilano and Musqueam reserves.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 2, February 2008, p. 3
Description
Looks at the economic benefits and social development opportunities that the settlement agreement will bring to the Muskoday First Nation.
Article located by scrolling to page 3.
Examines the connection between sustainable rural development and the social economy; and looks at the role of social enterprises in key natural resource sectors, including non-timber forest products, local and organic agriculture, fisheries and shellfish, renewable energy, and ecotourism.
Current Issues in Language Planning, vol. 9, no. 4, 2008, pp. 440-463
Description
Looks at the Traditional Land Use Study and Consultation Unit created to act as an intermediary between industry, the provincial government of Alberta and First Nations to protect language and culture.
Northern Review, no. 38, Political and Economic Change in Canada’s Provincial North, 2014, pp. 223-238
Description
Looks at the capacity to handle opportunities and challenges that come along with economic diversification, the Asia Pacific Gateway and Corridor, and the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 4, April 2008, p. 22
Description
Comments on the partnership formed between government and industry to train 1,500 Aboriginal people to develop the skills necessary for work in mining, mineral exploration and more.
Article located by scrolling to page 22.
Analysis of grocery suppliers across 103 northern communities eligible for either full or partial subsidy by Nutrition North Canada. Also examines how delivery of the program influences the industry.
Canadian Historical Review, vol. 89, no. 2, June 2008, pp. 189-221
Description
Examines the eviction of the Keeseekowenin Ojibway Band from a small reserve within the Riding Mountain National Park boundary in response to local economic development, tourism, and federal administrative priorities.
BC Studies, no. 184, Winter, 2014/2015, pp. 73-102
Description
Focus on provincial government's failure to engage with Indigenous concerns about development taking place on their land. Assesses consultation protocols and offers suggestions for regulatory reforms.
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 186, no. 8, May 13, 2014, pp. E229-E230
Description
Describes BP's efforts to contribute to a reduction in gas-sniffing and suicides by eliminating the aromatic compounds that produce a high when sniffed.
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 6, no. 1, Fall, 2008, pp. 44-60
Description
Examines how information and communication technology has made outsourcing certain functions to remote locations possible and whether this is a viable source of employment for Aboriginal communities. Specifically looks at call centres.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 34, no. 2, 2014, pp. 85-103
Description
Discusses how imposition of the Act's prohibitions and lack of cooperation by the Wildlife Service, affected the Band's plans for economic development.
Arctic, vol. 61, no. 3, September 2008, pp. 233-242
Description
Looks at the experiences of Ava C. Baker with the community aquatics program in Nunavut and shows how a dialogical approach to northern research can improve the quality of aquatic programs.
Between Keewatin and Tsilhqot'in: Reflections From the Centre of Turtle Island
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Julie Blackhawk
Description
Presenter highlights of some of the implications of the two decisions, Grassy Narrows and Tsilhqot'in, on aboriginal rights and the management of natural resources from the perspective of the federal crown.
Duration: 52:14.
Summarizes the results of research with Pikangikum First Nation elders to learn about their perspectives and knowledge of fire in their traditional area.