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The Modernization of Đạo Mẫu: The Impact of Political Ideology and Commercialism on the Worship of the Mother Goddess in Vietnam

Alternate Title
The Modernization of Dao Mau: The Impact of Political Ideology and Commercialism on the Worship of the Mother Goddess in Vietnam
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Vũ Thị Tú Anh (Vu Thi Tu Anh)
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 4, no. 1, October 2015, pp. [1]-17
Focuses on how the traditional Indigenous belief system has adapted over time to survive as an important part of Vietnamese life despite ideological and technological pressures.
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Mohawk First Nations: Successes and Challenges of Small Business Owners

Alternate Title
International Handbook of Research on Indigenous Entrepreneurship
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Terri R. Lituchy
Robert Oppenheimer
Thomas O'Connell
Ronald J. Abraira
Looks at case studies of 12 entrepreneurs. Chapter 30 from International Handbook of Research on Indigenous Entrepreneurship edited by Léo-Paul Dana and Robert B. Anderson. Entire e-book on one pdf. To access chapter, scroll to page 378 or select chapter 30 from side bar.
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Mont. Company Planning Tax Haven on Reservation

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Montana Company Planning Tax Haven on Reservation
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Rob Garver
American Banker, vol. 165, no. 20, January 31, 2000, p. 2
Sovereign status of the Blackfeet Nation permits the establishment of financial institutions that are not subject to state and federal management.
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National Indigenous Music Impact Study

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
NVision Insight
Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN)
Reports results of online survey with 621 creators, promoters, supporters of Indigenous music in Canada, group discussions and 70 interviews. Includes profiles and outputs of artists and companies, information on sources of economic impact, barriers and challenges encountered, and considerations for further development.
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"Native" Advertising: An Evaluation of Nike's N7 Social Media Campaign

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
W. Scott Sanders
Selene G. Phillips
Cecelia Alexander
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 41, no. 2, 2017, pp. 43-63
Evaluates the success of the campaign in the context of targeted marketing to ethnic minorities and representation of Native Americans in advertisements, and presents two case studies which assess whether the company successfully engaged with youth via Twitter.
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Native American Images and the Broadcast Media

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
James R. Smith
American Indian Culture and Research Journal , vol. 5, no. 1, 1981, pp. 81-92
Argues that radio and television portrayals mirrored earlier treatments in film and print, and that they were driven by economics and programming requirements.
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Native Artists: Livelihoods, Resources, Space, Gifts

Alternate Title
Biennial Association for Cultural Economics International Conference ; 16th, 2010
Sixteenth Biennial Association for Cultural Economics International Conference ...
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ann Markusen
Marcie Rendon
Discusses results of survey which identified obstacles to economic success and makes recommendations to improve artists' earning power.
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Native Community Development Financial Institutions: Building A Foundation For Strong Native Economies

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Carolina Reid
Community Investments, vol. 19, no. 1, Spring, 2007, pp. 21-30
Looks how the Native Community Development Financial Institutions are addressing the financial services needs and promoting economic development in Native communities. Entire issues on one pdf. To access this article, scroll to p. 21.
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Native Economic Development and Small Business Management Course: An Experimental Partnership between a Native Association and a University

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Don McCaskill
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 3, no. 2, 1983, pp. 377-385
Reports on the operation of Native Economic Development and Small Business Management course as an example of a culturally appropriate and community-based education initiative.
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The Navajo Rug at the Hubbell Trading Post, 1880-1920

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joann F. Boles
American Indian Culture and Research Journal , vol. 5, no. 1, 1981, pp. 47-63
Uses correspondence of J. L. Hubbell to look at his influence on the development of weaving art in terms of colour, design, fibers, yarn, construction, and usage.
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Neoliberal Earthworks

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anne Stewart
Studies in American Indian Literatures, vol. 30, no. 2, Summer, 2018, pp. 56-78
Discusses texts by Thomas King, Gerald Vizenor, and Leslie Marmon Silko and the way in which they engage the practices and results of neoliberalism, globalization, and extractive resource-based economies.
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Networks of Advantage: Urban Indigenous Entrepreneurship and the Importance of Social Capital

Alternate Title
National Research Conference on Urban Aboriginal Peoples, 2011
Well-being in the Urban Aboriginal Community: [Fostering Biimaadiziwin] National Research Conference on Urban Aboriginal Peoples]
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Rochelle R. Côté

Analysis of data from the Aboriginal Entrepreneurship in Toronto Study. Excerpt from Well-being in the Urban Aboriginal Community: Fostering Biimaadiziwin edited by David Newhouse, Kevin FitzMaurice, Tricia McGuire-Adams, and Daniel Jetté.

Originally presented at the 2011 National Research Conference on Urban Aboriginal Peoples.

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New Wines and Beers of Native North America

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christian F. Feest
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, vol. 9, no. 2-3, December 1983, pp. 329-335
Discusses the distilling of liquors made by tribes north of the Mexican border.
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The Nk'Mip Cellars: Wine and Tourism with an Aboriginal Flavour

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http://search.proquest.com/docview/304957305?accountid=14739
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Robert B. Anderson
Scott McGillivray
Robert J. Giberson
Explores the economic development activities of the Osoyoos Indian Band. Chapter 27 from International Handbook of Research on Indigenous Entrepreneurship edited by Léo Paul Dana and Robert B. Anderson. Entire e-book on one pdf. To access chapter, scroll to page 336 or select chapter 27 on side bar.
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The Nk’Mip Cellars: Wine and Wine Tourism with an Indigenous Flavour

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Robert B. Anderson
Scott McGillivray
Robert J. Giberson
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.
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Norra Norrland (SE): Development of the "Laponia World Heritage"

Alternate Title
European Commission on Ex Post Evaluation of Cohesion Policy Programmes 2000-2006
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Istituto per la Ricerca Sociale and Centre for Industrial Studies]
Describes initiative to develop the area as a tourist destination while safeguarding Sami culture, nature and the environment.
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The North American Aboriginal Recording Industry

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Christopher A. Scales
Journal of American Folklore, vol. 126, no. 499, Winter, 2013, pp. 81-91
Essay examines the aboriginal recording industry and the socio-economic conditions under which recordings are created.
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The Northern Economy: Lessons From Industry

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Don Bubar
Northern Public Affairs, vol. 1, Special Issue: Pathways to Prosperity: The Northern Governance and Economy Conference, 2013, pp. [35-37]
President of Avalon Rare Earth Metals speaks about new projects, partnership agreements with First Nations and challenges faced with mineral exploration.
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Northern Entrepreneurship

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Katherine Walker
Examines economic, social and environmental entrepreneurship in the North for small to medium-sized businesses.
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Northern Food Retail Data Collection & Analysis

Alternate Title
[Study of Northern Food Retailing]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Enrg Research Group
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.
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Northern Grocers Forum Report

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Manitoba Food Charter
Outlines the process and findings of forums and identifies opportunities to increase access to affordable healthy foods in Manitoba.
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Northern Healthy Food Initiative

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Northern Healthy Food Initiative (NHFI)
Overview of activities generated by program that provides funding for community-based regional food systems projects such as food programs, greenhouse pilot projects, gardens and food business development in northern Manitoba.
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Northern Resource Trucking

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Wendy Featherstone
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 4, no. 2, Special Edition: The State of the Aboriginal Economy: 10 Years After RCAP, Fall, 2005, pp. 4-5
Overview of Northern Resource Trucking, a partnership between the Lac La Ronge Indian Band and Trimac Transportation, to expand Aboriginal participation in the trucking industry to northern Saskatchewan’s mines.
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Nunavut-Boston Trade and Cultural Mission

Articles » General
Inuktitut, no. 95, Winter, 2005, pp. 18-19
Brief description of several Inuit initiatives including Our Land, an exhibition of more than 50 pieces of Inuit art at the Peabody Essex Museum.
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Nunavut GDP by Industry, 2010 to 2015

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Nunavut Gross Domestic Product by Industry, 2010 to 2015
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Source: Statistics Canada, System of National Accounts, Canadian Socio-Economic Information Management System (CANSIM) table #379-0030.
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Nunavut Private and Public Investment, 1999 to 2012 [2 tables]

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Nunavut Private and Public Investment, 1999 to 2012
Nunavut Private and Public Investment, 1999 to 2012: Annual Percent Change
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Statistical tables. Source: Statistics Canada, Capital and Repair Expenditure, CANSIM (Canadian Socio-Economic Information Management System) table 029-0005. Data for 2011 is preliminary actual and 2014 data are intentions.
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Nunavut Residential Construction Investment, 1999 to 2016

Alternate Title
Nunavut Investment in Residential Construction, 1999 to 2016
Data » Tables
Author/Creator
Nunavut Bureau of Statistics
Source: Statistics Canada, Residential Construction Investment, CANSIM (Canadian Socio-Economic Information Management System) Table 026-0013.
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