Looks at barriers faced by Aboriginal students trying to acquire post-secondary education and move into the skilled labour force. Study consisted of interviews/focus groups in three case study communities located in Atlantic Canada, a literature search, and identification of promising practices.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 26, no. 2, Spring, 2002, pp. 165-197
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Article re-examines the relationship of the Mashpee Wampanoag to the post American Revolution whalefishery and how that relationship affected that Indigenous community.
The Advocate, vol. 60, no. 6, November 2002, pp. 853-[?]
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Discusses Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) ruling on Aboriginal rights in relation to customs, excise, cross- border trade and taxation and attempt of SCC to seek a balance in their determination of limitations set.
Based upon synthesis of views and perspectives found in published studies, three key areas of concern are: the social ills generated by the wage labour relationship including substance use and domestic stress and reduction in engagement in cultural practices and shared family experiences; environmental effects of the industry and therefore on traditional practices taking place on the land; and a formal role in partnerships in order to establish legally binding protection for their rights.
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.
Interviews community residents about impacts and changes of mining experience: changes to skills and experience; changes to family wages and household economy; new opportunities; employment; alcohol; traditional economy, and infrastructure and services.
Explores the Osoyoos Indian Band Aboriginal alliances with non-Aboriginal companies and their approach to economic development; and looks at the Nk’Mip Project including an overview and potential of the wine, cultural and eco tourism industries.
National Review, vol. 54, no. 25, December 31, 2002, pp. 28-31
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Argues that reservation lands must be given back to individuals in order to remove the main barrier to economic development. Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota is discussed.
Report makes recommendations to: the Governments of Canada and British Columbia, to the RCMP, to local governments in Northeast British Columbia, and to private industry.
The Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 3, no. 1, Special Issue on Sustainability, Summer, 2002, pp. 9-17
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Examines the benefits and policies of the TCIG and how these policies have minimized politics in the operations of the board, thus contributing to it's success.
Reports results of multi-stakeholder engagement process. Includes recommendations in six areas: ongoing discussions, creation of an Indigenous screen office, increasing representation in decision-making roles, organizational review, training and professional development, and alternative methods of distribution.
Report finds low accountability and confusing and inadequate performance measures by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada in regards to economic development.