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Fur Trade Game

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
McCord Museum
Description
Goal of role playing game is to teach students about the importance of bartering between Europeans and First Nations in the fur trading activities of New France. Trading Cards Game Cards
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The Fur Trade in Canada

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Red Lake Museum]
Description

Timeline of significant dates and events from 1497 to 2006 with main focus being the Hudson's Bay Company.

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Gap Analysis Research Project

Alternate Title
Analysis of Services to Aboriginal Entrepreneurs
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Eagle Spirit Community Solutions
Description
Findings from the study suggest that while there are things to be corrected, programs to be developed and changes to be made, the overall support system for Aboriginal entrepreneurs is functioning at a high level. Report is followed by a supplement which provides an analysis by program area.
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Governance and Entrepreneurship in Northern and Indigenous Areas

Alternate Title
Humans in the Arctic: How to Create a Climate for Change
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Ken Coates
Description
Discusses economic realities, challenges and opportunities in the Arctic and argues that there is strong support from both the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community for energy production and exploitation as an opportunity for an improved quality of life. Duration: 27:29.
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Growing Saskatoon: Saskatoon's Regional Economic Map

Alternate Title
Report (Conference Board of Canada) ; June 2014
[Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 6268]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Erin Butler
Natalia Ward
Description
Forecasts three economic scenarios for the Saskatoon census metropolitan area based on provincial goods producing industries, population growth, and rates of investment in employment and infrastructure.
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Guiding Principles for Aboriginal Economic Development

Alternate Title
The Purdy Crawford Chair in Aboriginal Business Studies
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Janice Esther Tulk
Description
Presents an overview of the major contributions to best practices and key factors literature in relation to Aboriginal economic development.
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H.B.C. Store

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Institute for Northern Studies
Description
Photograph of the Hudson's Bay Company store in Rankin Inlet, [NU].
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Haida Building Toward Prosperous Future

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Monte Stewart
Business Edge, vol. 5, no. 2, January 25, 2008
Description
Discusses the challenges on Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands) that are standing in the way of economic development, such as building a hotel and a proposed wind-power project that would create jobs and economic opportunities.
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The Harp-Seal Controversy and the Inuit Economy

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
George Wenzel
Arctic, vol. 31, no. 1, March 1978, pp. 2-6
Description
Looks at the importance of the ringed seal to Inuit for food and livelihood and how the controversy has affected the market in Canada and Europe .
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Healthy Aboriginal Catering

Articles » General
Aboriginal and Islander health Worker Journal, vol. 15, no. 3, May/June 1991, p. 4
Description
Looks at catering business in La Perouse.
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Highlighting Successful Atlantic Indigenous Businesses

Alternate Title
The Atlantic Aboriginal Economic Development Integrated Research Program, AAEDIRP
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Fred Bergman
Description
Study comprised of an online survey and interviews with businesses, government officials, including Economic Development Officers, and organizations that provided financial support. Five main obstacles were identified: economic conditions, high cost of doing business, access to equity or capital, high cost of borrowing, and restrictive government policies.
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Historic Deal Brings First Nations Into Credit Union Partnership

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andrea Ledding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 12, December 2007, p. 24
Description
Looks at a venture that brings eight First Nations Bands into the banking industry and the opportunities that will come from this partnership. Article located by scrolling to page 24.
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Historic Signing at Conference as AEDP Records 100th Deal

Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 6, June 2009, p. 22
Description
Looks at the union formed between the Aboriginal Employment Development Partnership and IBM to increase participation in information technology for First Nations and Métis people. Article located by scrolling to page 22.
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How Furs Built Canada

Alternate Title
Kayak
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Canada's History
Description

Special digital edition of Canada's History's magazine for children Kayak. Suitable for ages 7-12

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How Should We Measure Indigenous Entrepreneurship?: A Search For Explanatory Variables

Alternate Title
ANZAM 2004 : Proceedings of the 18th Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bob Kayseas
Kevin Hindle
Robert B. Anderson
Description
Looks at the socioeconomic conditions of Indigenous Canadians and indicators to measure their well-being and socioeconomic status; examines the capacity and indicators of Indigenous entrepreneurship and business development; and identifies information available from secondary sources relating to these indicators.
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Hudson's Bay Store at Cumberland House

Images » Photographs
Description
Image of the Hudson's Bay store at Cumberland House, Saskatchewan. A large group of people with dogs stand in front of store; winter scene. Names listed on back of photograph: 1. W.G. Meyers, D.R.G., 2. Gov. Dechambault, 3. Mr. [Sring], 4. John Smith, 5. Mr. Height, 6. Mr. Halcro, 7. Mr. Pritchard, 8. Horace Lac Belanger, 9. Francoir Sayers, 10. John Sayers.
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Hydroponics Help First Nations Grow

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Kelly Louiseize
Northern Ontario Business, vol. 26, no. 8, June 2006, p. 13
Description
Thessalon First Nation Bio Centre diversifies its seedling tree operation to include cucumbers and tomatoes, which are sold to Detroit businesses.
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IANE Honours Business Achievers

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andréa Ledding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 4, April 2011, p. 21
Description
Comments on an awards gala held to honour the best Aboriginal business achievers, identifying one business and one individual each year. Article found by scrolling to page 21.
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IBM Starts IT Camps for Aboriginal Youth

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Vanessa Ho
Computerworld, vol. 39, no. 31, August 1, 2005, p. 12
Description
Discusses IBM youth camps that hope to see youth pursue computer related careers.
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ID Fusion Software

Alternate Title
Case Studies in Aboriginal Business
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Rachel Marsch
Case Studies in Aboriginal Business
Description
Case study of Aboriginal technology company located in St. Boniface area of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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Identifying and Quantifying Métis 'Élite': An Analysis of Relative Wealth, Based on Red River Settlement Censuses of 1835

Alternate Title
A Casualty of Colonialism
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Norma J. Hall
Description
Uses primary source which recorded heads of households, their age, religion, country of origin, martial status, number of offspring, and agricultural data (livestock numbers, kind and number of buildings and number of cultivated acres). Concludes that at that point in time, the socio-economic structure of the Red River Settlement was not necessarily arranged in a hierarchy with a powerful settler élite at its apex.
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Identifying Indigenous Business Owners and Indigenous-Owned Businesses

Alternate Title
Analytical Studies: Methods and References (Statistics Canada)
E-Books
Author/Creator
Bassirou Gueye
Amélie Lafrance-Cooke
Javier Oyarzun
Description

Based on statistics from the Canadian Employer–Employee Dynamics Database (2018), the Census of Population (2001, 2006, 2016) and the 2011 National Household Survey.

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Identifying Tourists' Preferences for Aboriginal Tourism Product Features: Implications For a Northern First Nation in British Columbia

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Diana Kutzner
Pamela A. Wright
Amelia Stark
Journal of Ecotourism, vol. 8, no. 2, June 2009, p. 99–114
Description
Looks at identifying the attributes of tourism experiences, interest in Aboriginal tourism activities, topics and experiences, and potential markets for Aboriginal tourism.
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The Immunity of Tribal Business Entities: A Survey of Tribal Court Decisions

Alternate Title
Indigenous Law & Policy Center Occasional Paper Series
Indigenous Law & Policy Center Working Paper ; 2010-04
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Erin Oliver
Indigenous Law & Policy Center Working Paper
Description
Looks at three types of entities: tribal chartered businesses, tribally owned business, and section 17 corporations.
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Impact and Benefit Agreements: Key Issues for Communities and Industry

Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Ben Bradshaw
Description
Webinar provides an overview of agreements between mineral resource developers and Aboriginal communities with limited government interference. Also leads a discussion with participants about Aboriginal community signatories’ expectations, community consent, and the possibility of standardizing IBA negotiations. Duration: 1:01:00.
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Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Research Network

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) Research Network
Description
Website connects IBA-focused researchers/consultants, IBA signatories, and northern governmental/regulatory agencies to research affiliates; journal articles & published material; Knowledge Gaps, Issues and Concerns expressed by Aboriginal communities, the mining industry, academics, consultants and northern government agencies; up-to-date database of existing IBAs in Canada; and offers some IBA-relevant links and news items.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Māori Land Entities: Part 1: How to Respond

Alternate Title
The Impact of COVID-19 on Maori Land Entities: Part: 1: How to Respond
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Deloitte Māori Services
Description
Focuses on Māori economy in sectors such as agriculture, forestry and logging, arts and recreation, and tourism. Topics include business continuity, opportunities and risks, impacts on key sectors and ramifications for cash flow. Related material: Part 2: Preparing to Recover Part 3: Preparing to Thrive
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Māori Land Entities: Part 2: Preparing to Recover

Alternate Title
The Impact of COVID-19 on Maori Land Entities: Part 2: Preparing to Recover
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Deloitte Māori Services
Description
Information prepared to support Māori freehold land owners in making key decisions. Topics include action points, current economic impact of the pandemic, and how different the COVID-19 recession is to the Global Financial Crisis. Related material: Part 1: How to Respond Part 3: Preparing to Thrive
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Māori Land Entities: Part 3: Preparing to Thrive

Alternate Title
The Impact of COVID-19 on Maori Land Entities: Part 3: Preparing to Thrive
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Deloitte Māori Services
Description
Provides questions to consider and action points, preliminary views on the current economic impact of the pandemic, assessment of how relevant sectors will re-emerge, rebound economic indicators to monitor and mid-case, worst case, and sustained economic disruption scenario narratives. Related material: Part 1: How to Respond Part 2: Preparing to Recover
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