Looks at the economic outlook globally, in Canada generally, and in Alberta specifically and how it might affect Métis employment in the province.
Related material:
2015 Report.
2019 Report.
Canadian Arctic Resources Committee (CARC) held meetings to identify mining-related issues, opportunities, concerns and discuss projects, which would meet the needs of the communities.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 9, no. 4, December 1985, pp. 12-13
Description
Describes the practice of muttonbirding, the seasonal gathering of the chicks of seabirds for food, oil and feathers by Aboriginal people in Furneaux Group of islands north of Tasmania.
Summarizes key decisions relevant to industry and project proponents and discusses how they effect carrying out the duty to consult with Indigenous peoples.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 32, no. 2, Fall, 2017, pp. 106-114
Description
Ortiz’s address to the AISA calls on Indigenous people to recognize the damage done to them by colonization and to find in that recognition the strength and will to participate in contemporary resistance to neocolonial projects rooted in consumer capitalist and extractive resource regimes.
BC Studies, no. 196, Perspectives on the Gold Rush, Winter, 2017/2018, pp. 67-87
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Brief overview of Kwantlen Polytechnic University's Applied Archaelogy Project at four sites that were significant in hostilities between American miners and the Nlaka'pamux.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 41, no. 1, Winter, 2017, pp. 67-92
Description
Looks at the experience of a community with a successful casino and increased political influence by analyzing political leaders' correspondence, newspaper articles, and two agreements with the state.
Guide outlines general considerations, practices and procedures, and provides step-by-step instructions for community engagement sessions. Topics include establishing and earning community support, engagement and consultation activities, communicating with the media, presentation skills, and addressing opposition effectively and respectfully.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 5, no. 2, 1985, pp. 277-282
Description
Book reviews of 4 books:
Treaties on Trial by Fay G. Cohen.
The Canadian Prairies: A History by Gerald Friesen.
New Native American Drama: Three Plays by Hanay Geiogamah. The three plays are entitled Foghorn, 49, and Body Indian.A Homeland for the Cree by Richard F. Salisbury.
National online survey was conducted in September, 2016 and had a sample of 521 Indigenous and 1,529 non-Indigenous respondents.
Results for individual provinces and regions can be found here.
Four main themes are covered: profile of mixed economy in the community; historical, political and cultural context; local views on barriers to economic success, and recommended strategies.
Overview of community's history and discussion of geographic, demographic, institutional, employment and other factors which impact the economic development of the Nimpkish Band. Concludes with recommendations.
Topics include definition of relationship, jurisdiction, intergovernmental fiscal relationships, wealth creation, and future actions to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians.
Journal of Management and Organization, vol. 23, no. 6, Special Issue: Perspectives on Indigenous Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Enterprise, 2017, p. 886–906
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Review of 25 peer-reviewed and academic articles which looked at cultural, social and organizational variables and were published between January 1, 1995 and December 31, 2016 found that models fell into the three categories: urban, remote and rural. Discusses the results for each.