Business & Economic Development

Reviews the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian's 1974 conference.

Argues that the changes during this period were largely a result of transitioning from the fur trade, to an economy that was more diversified and commercialized.

Argues poverty must be understood in a geographic and political context rather than attributed to individuals' lack of motivation.

An analysis of Native American Indian ceramics production and the social, economic and cultural changes that took place.

Topics include definition of relationship, jurisdiction, intergovernmental fiscal relationships, wealth creation, and future actions to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians.

Research on characteristics of elected Native leaders in various organizations in southeast Alaska. Results are organized using the eight assumptions for success.

A long time resident of Cumberland House talks about conditions in the area during the years that Jim Brady was living there.

Chronicles the gallery owner's involvement in exhibiting, acquiring and selling works between 1953 and 1972. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to p. 34.

An interview that describes some boyhood memories. The interviewee also describes two dances, the Give Away and Wolf Feast ceremonies.

Consists of an interview where he explains the uses of various ceremonial instruments.

Consists of an interview that mentions a smallpox epidemic.

Consists of an interview with Chief Martin Morigeau where he gives general reminiscences of his life, including an amusing prank that he played on a preacher.

An interview where Chief One Gun tells of his father's recollections of the signing of an unspecified treaty. He also tells of a Brave Dog Society prayer meeting.

General account of his life.

Looks at land development through increased Aboriginal involvement in economic opportunities and business ventures as a means to improving Aboriginal employment conditions.

Article from 1993 Conference proceedings, discusses challenges facing municipalities and First Nations in the formation of urban Reserves. Excerpt from Continuing Poundmaker & Riel's Quest: Presentations Made at a Conference on Aboriginal Peoples and Justice compiled by Richard Gosse, James Youngblood Henderson, Roger Carter.

A general discussion about the background of the Sechelt Indians.

Mr. Morrison was an employee of the Department of Northern Saskatchewan. He talks about the Saskatchewan Prospectors' Assistance Plan.

Discusses the guiding industry on Walpole Island.

Looks at research pertaining to impacts of climate change and strategies for adaptation and mitigation in the areas of sovereignty and self-determination, culture and cultural identity, Indigenous community health indicators, and economies and livelihoods.

Suggests there could be large economic gains from further investments to improve Aboriginal education.

Assessment of educational attainment and labour market outcomes between 2001 and 2011 and updated estimates of benefits accrued by eliminating the gap. Statistics broken down by province, sex, age, Aboriginal identity, registered Indian status, and residence on- and off- reserve. Appendix.

Looks at the social and cultural impacts of Aboriginal cultural industries and the challenges and opportunities created for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.

Political Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Saskatchewan, 2004

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 1999.

Lists 123 existing co-operatives, credit unions, federations, and co-operatives in development. Includes location and coordinates, services provided, and community being served. Current as of May 2012.

Several interviews with elders of Cold Lake Reserve.

Statistics primarily from 2006 Census of Canada.

Project towards Management of Technology (M.B.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 2008.

Analyzes historic origins of violence and examines economic, political and social effects on the living conditions of young people. To access this article, scroll down to page 10.

Book review of Colonial Proximities by Renisa Mawani. Entire book review section on one pdf. To access this review scroll to p. 145.

Author considers the philosophical writings of Amartya Sen and Giacomo Marramao as a context for rethinking the meanings embedded in Vizenor’s novel, The Heirs of Columbus.

Wildlife Ecology and Management Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2002.

Results based on interviews which took place between September 2010 and January 2011 with senior executives of 50 Aboriginal economic development corporations across Canada.

Results based on interviews which took place between November 2014 and March 2015 with senior executives of 24 community-owned enterprises. Builds on research conducted in 2013 in Ontario, as well 2011 national survey.

Report builds on research from the 2011 national survey of Aboriginal economic development corporations.

Looks at the successes of the Aboriginal Financial Officers of Canada (AFOA) programs and initiatives.

Looks at the benefits of getting a community involved in environmental assessment (EA) and discusses capacity, streamlining environmental assessment, and participation in resource development.

Planning Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia, 1998.

Environment and Management Thesis (M.A.)--Royal Roads University, 2000.

Discusses what would constitute social well being in First Nation communities.

Summarizes findings from meetings with elected leaders, elders, community members, and representatives of agencies, government and industry. Makes recommendations in the areas of collaboration, coordination, community, capacity, communication and commitment. Follow-up Report.

Looks at national identity in the opening and closing ceremonies and the use of the Inuit inukshuk as the logo.