Postcards of Norway House, Manitoba, past and present. Eight postcards shows historical scenes such as forts, churches and a view of Norway House from 1889. The remaining eight postcards showing modern day scenes like paddlers in a York boat, Aboriginal people posing for camera, and the Paimush Creek Rock Paintings.
Looks at how and why policy changed, with focus on developments in the early 1980s. Analysis of macro- (federal government and Aboriginal organizations, micro- (Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and its ministers), and mid-level practices. Includes case studies.
Discusses the cancellation of the Great Whale Project by Quebec Premier Jacques Parizeau and why the Cree and many others are pleased about the decision.
Duration: 2:26.
Discusses appropriate measurement of costs and benefits of resource development, Aboriginal self-determination over economic development, and the potential of revenue sharing to producing viable Aboriginal economies. Looks at four case studies: hydro-electric projects in Northern Manitoba; military use of land in Nunavik; oil and gas development in Alberta; and resource development in Saskatchewan.
Study focuses on possibilities for smaller, locally or jointly owned operations rather than the predominant "job and business opportunity creation" model associated with large-scale, externally owned and export oriented development. Looks at the American experience as well as international examples.
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 23, no. 4, May 1994, p. 21
Description
Saskatchewan Indian Federated College and the University of Saskatchewan create the only MBA Program in Canada designed specifically for Indigenous peoples.