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Training Opportunities in Aboriginal Business, Community and Economic Development Being Offered Through Aboriginal Organizations

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Robert J. Oppenheimer
Tom O'Connell
Warren Weir
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 7, no. 1, Fall, 2010, pp. 19-25
Looks at the development of a training courses by the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA), Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada (AFOA) and the Council for the Development Officers (CANDO).
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Tribal Sovereignty Beats Roulette For Building Tribal Wealth and Nations

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul Boyer
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 18, no. 3, Building Prosperity, Spring, 2007, pp. 56-57
Looks at the diversified developments made, at the Bay Mills reservation in Michigan, for economic improvement and the success gained by doing so.
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The Triumph of Maori Entrepreneurs or Diverse Economies?

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Maria Bargh
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 1, no. 3, 2011, pp. 53-69
Contends that a diverse economy framework shows that companies are not capitalist or non-capitalist but contain many forms of labour, resource and property ownership.
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True to Their Visions: An Account of 10 Successful Aboriginal Businesses

Alternate Title
Report (Conference Board of Canada) ; November 2009
[Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 10-131]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ashley Sisco
Nicole Stewart
Highlights advantages to partnering with Aboriginal businesses, and provides business guide and other resources to assist entrepreneurs.
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Two Forms of Community Entrepreneurship in Finland: Are There Differences between Finnish and Sámi Reindeer Husbandry Entrepreneurs

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Léo-Paul Dana
Ivan Light
Entrepreneurship and Regional Development, vol. 23, no. 5-6, Community-Based, Social and Societal Entrepreneurship, June 2011, pp. 331-352
Reports results of survey conducted by the Reindeer Herder's Association with individuals from two ethnic communities. Those who identified themselves as Finns focused on matters relating to financial capital and profit. Sami herders spoke more about social, human and cultural capital.
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Two Ways of Knowing: Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Scientific Knowledge

Alternate Title
Forests for the Future ; Unit 1
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Veronica Ignas

Includes explanation of the main features of the two knowledge systems and three brief case studies: Indigenous plant classification and nomenclature; pine mushroom industry in Northwestern BC; smallpox epidemic of 1862; and AIDS and its impact on Indigenous populations.

Recommended for Grade 8 Biology.

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Understanding Intellectual Property Awareness& Use by Indigenous Businesses: 2019 Intellectual Property Survey of Indigenous Businesses

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB)
Goal of study was to explore businesses' understanding of intellectual property, how they are utilizing it, it's impact on business performance, and it's potential for protecting traditional knowledge and cultural expressions.
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Understanding Success in Indigenous Entrepreneurship: An Exploratory Investigation

Alternate Title
Regional Entrepreneurship Research Exchange ; 1st, 2004
Regional Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research 2004: Proceedings of the Annual Regional Entrepreneurship Research Exchange
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Robert b. Anderson
Robert J. Giberson
Kevin Hindle
Bobby Kayseas

Discussion of characteristics of Aboriginal economic development followed by analysis of the success of Lac la Ronge Indian Band and its Kitsaki Development Corporation.

Paper from: AGSE 2004: Regional Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research 2004: Proceedings of the First Annual Regional Entrepreneurship Research Exchange edited by L. Murray Gillin, Frank La Pira, and John Yencken.

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Unearthing Human Resources: Aboriginal Skills Development and Employment in the Natural Resources Sector

Alternate Title
Aboriginal Canada and the Natural Resource Economy Series ; 8
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ken S. Coates
Greg Finnegan
Craig J. Hall
Kelly J. Lendsay
Key conclusions and recommendations: advance planning of project development, creation of regional workforces, co-ordinated effort, better data, and diversifying employment opportunities through education and training. Includes mini-case studies of specific programs instituted by resource companies.
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Universities and Northern Economic Development

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
John F. Young
Northern Review, no. 39, Consultation and Resource development in Northern Communities: Russia, Scandinavia & Canada, 2015, pp. 111-123
Uses the Northwest Community College in British Columbia as an example showing how universities deal with competing interests.
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The Untold Story of the Hudson's Bay Company

Alternate Title
Commemorate Canada - The Hudson’s Bay Company
Canadian Geographic in the Classroom
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Melissa Gismondi
Canadian Geographic, vol. 140, no. 3, May/June 2020, pp. 33-34,36-40, 42

Discusses the company's history from its origins to the present day and its historical relationship with Indigenous peoples.

Related material: Lesson Plan.

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The Vending Machine

Alternate Title
Stories From Our Land ; vol. 2
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Beth Kotierk
Jessica Kotierk
Moshi Kotierk
Entrepreneur, Moshi Kotierk talks about operating a vending machine business in Igloolik. Duration: 7:10.
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Venne the Father of Lac La Ronge Band

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, December 10, 2007, p. A3
Tribute to the life and legacy of the late FSIN (Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations) Senator Myles Venne.
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Viability of Business Enterprises for Rural Alaska [Volume I]: Community Factors and Entrepreneurial Strategies

Alternate Title
ViBES: Viable Business Enterprises for Rural Alaska
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Virginia Fay
Cami Woolam
Sharman Haley
Jane Angvik
Linda Leask ... [et al.]
Purpose of research was to examine needs of existing businesses, challenges faced by prospective owners and make recommendations to facilitate increase in number and diversity of enterprises. Access to Volume II. Access to Volume III.
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We Have Stories: Five Generations of Indigenous Women in Water

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rosemary Georgeson
Jessica Hallenbeck
Decolonization, vol. 7, no. 1, Indigenous Peoples and the Politics of Water, 2018, pp. 20-38
Traces one family's relationship with water and fish and how colonial practices and policies impacted it.
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We've Done It! An ABEX Award for EFN!

Alternate Title
Editorial
Articles » General
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 11, November 2009, p. 4
Comments on the Aboriginal Business award received by Eagle Feather News at the 26th Annual Achievement in Business Excellence Awards Banquet. Article located by scrolling to page 4.
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Westbank First Nation

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Aboriginal Business and Investment Council
Looks at a First Nation that formed the first Aboriginal Economic Development Commission (EDC) in Canada focused on business attraction, retention and facilitation.
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Willie Adams at work

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Bell Northern Research (photographer)
On information card: Rankin Inlet resident Willie Adams makes adjustments to the relays of the Comminterphone conference unit housed in the telephone exchange building of the small northern community. The interface unit permits up to four telephone calls from the exchange (background) to be aired simultaneously through a low power transmitter.
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Women Entrepreneurs in the North

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Hari Dimitrakopoulou
Canadian Woman Studies, vol. 15, no. 1, Women Entrepeneurs, Winter, 1994, pp. [51-53]
Findings indicated that it is very important to find out how entrepreneurs and community organizations eliminate barriers to success.
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Women's Position in the Sámi Reindeer Husbandry

Alternate Title
International Handbook of Research on Indigenous Entrepreneurship
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Solveig Joks
Discusses some of the problems caused by the focus on meat production and on reindeer husbandry as a one-man job. Chapter 20 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 246 or select chapter 20 on side bar.
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Yellowknives Dene Leader Gets Respect From All Sectors

Alternate Title
Yellowknives Dene Leader Gets Respect From All Sectors [Yellowknives Dene First Nation Leader Darrell Beaulieu Receives an Economic Developer Recognition Award]
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Joan Taillon
Windspeaker, vol. 18, no. 7, November 2000, p. 37

Brief profile of Yellowknives Dene leader Darrell Beaulieu, chief executive officer of Deton'Cho Corporation, who received the 2000 Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO) award.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.37.

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York Boats & Buffalo Robes: Fur Trade Life at Lower Fort Garry

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Parks Canada

Topics include trade, furs, people at work, supply, pastimes and recipes. Intended as classroom resource for a visit to Lower Fort Garry historic park, but information is general.  Due to age of publication, some terminology is out-of-date.

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You Don't Have to Fall Into the Christmas Trap

Alternate Title
Sandee Sez
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sandra Ahenakew
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 12, December 2007, p. 9
Discusses enjoying a simpler, non-commercialized Christmas. Article located by scrolling to page 9.
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