Economic Development

Representative from Imperial Oil speaks about company's Aboriginal relations guiding principles and guidelines with respect to consultation, workforce and business development and community relations. CEO of Information and Communications Technology Council speaks about digital technology sector's growth potential and need for talent. National Aboriginal services lead for AECOM talks about engagement, and small business and employment opportunities in the mining sector. Followed by question and answer period. Duration: 1:20:06. .

Symposium held March 10th, 2015 in Ottawa, Ontario "was intended to initiate ongoing discourse between Aboriginal Peoples and the mainstream business community regarding Aboriginal economic prosperity." Speakers discuss their personal journeys to success as leaders. Duration: 1:25:19.

Symposium held March 10th, 2015 in Ottawa, Ontario "was intended to initiate ongoing discourse between Aboriginal Peoples and the mainstream business community regarding Aboriginal economic prosperity." Speaker discusses his personal journey to success as a leader. Duration: 25:51.

Discusses the progress of Nunavut’s socio-economic goals and the challenges in advancing their economic and social objectives while coping with economic, social and environmental changes.

Looks at award winners: Chippewa Industrial Development Ltd., winner of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation Community Economic Developer of the Year; Tribal Wi-Chi-Way-Win Capital Corporation winner of the Aboriginal Private Sector Business Award and Rodney W. Hester, winner of the Individual Economic Developer of the Year Award.

Discusses the progress of Nunavut’s socio-economic and environmental performance based on its investments in wealth-generating capital by looking at demographic trends and developments in the areas of education, health, social well-being and income.

Audit addressed programs and activities of the selected federal departments between 2004 and 2009. Certain tests relied on information dating back as far as 2000.

Paper developed as a result of the Crown-First Nations Gathering, January 23-24, 2012. Discusses general goals as well as those in specific areas: families and communities, rights, self-government, and economic and environmental interests.

Lays out a sustainable mining plan on how to conduct mineral resource projects being respectful of Aboriginal communities and treaty rights in a mutually favorable way.

Interviews with Aboriginal artists and community leaders about building new relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians now and in the future. Duration: 45:16

Looks at improving relationships between non-Aboriginals and Aboriginals. Duration: 45:14.

Discusses how the campus for Red Lake Nation College will provide benefits and opportunities for the community.

This brief article summarizes the documentary film by the same title; the project interviews Rwandan women who are using Indigenous knowledges and practices in combination with modern technologies to create income for themselves through the production of banana wine, sorghum beer, soured or fermented milk, or through the cultivation of Indigenous vegetables.

This documentary film interviews Rwandan women who are using Indigenous knowledges and practices in combination with modern technologies to create income for themselves through the production of banana wine, sorghum beer, soured or fermented milk, or through the cultivation of Indigenous vegetables. The film is accompanied by a brief article.

Discusses several strategies: improve the economic and social well-being of Aboriginal people, develop healthier, more self-sufficient communities, and participate in Canada’s political, social and economic development.

Website presents six case studies, lectures, and a quiz pertaining to the lectures.

Guide provides a step-by-step approach in developing a business plan.

Canadian Arctic Resources Committee (CARC) held meetings to identify mining-related issues, opportunities, concerns and discuss projects, which would meet the needs of the communities.

Offers recommendations to guide government, Aboriginal communities, industry and others towards a vision of sustainable Aboriginal communities.

Arts Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 2004.

Provides a list of Fort William First Nation's successful dealings with governments and corporations.

Comments on the potential for growth of cultural tourism and research involving Aboriginal Peoples.

Reviews research on factors related for successful long-term development such as social capital and cohesion. Chapter three from Setting the Agenda for Change, vol. 2, which is also vol. 2 in the Aboriginal Policy Research series. Originally presented at the second annual Aboriginal Policy Research Conference, 2002.

Looks at the social, economic and environmental factors as benchmarks for success and considers what might be added in terms of values and practices. [One or more images have been omitted from this article due to copyright restrictions. These images are accessible in the print version of this journal.]

Forestry Thesis (M.Sc.)--The University of British Columbia, 2006.

Profiles select initiatives developed by the Eel River Bar First Nation, Labrador Inuit Development Corporation, Lennox Island First Nation, and Membertou, a Mi'kmaw community.

Presents in-depth review of the of the existing literature on Aboriginal economic development.

Looks at Indigenous urban communities, historical differences between Australia and the United States, and the Redfern Aboriginal Corporation in Sydney

Examines the Incubator and Neechi approaches to economic development, and the differences between these two approaches.

"This paper presents the rational and theoretical setting for research focusing on Aboriginal economic development of forest resources".

Provides various statistics on the economic state of Canada's First Nations between 1991-1996. [One or more images have been omitted from this article due to copyright restrictions. These images are accessible in the print version of the journal.]

Presents update to 2012 report which identified series of benchmark socio-economic indicators and assessed state of Aboriginal economy in Canada.

Looks at Aboriginal-type souvenirs, their production and how they are sold, Canadian laws and intellectual property.

Sociology & Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Concordia University, 2009.

Looks at the regulatory and legislative barriers to address accessibility of capital for First Nations businesses and communities in Atlantic Canada. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p. 64.

Website contains links to: on-line courses, workshops, scholarships, conferences, etc.

Presents an informative guide, designed for Aboriginal Albertans, that provides a step-by-step approach to an appropriate lending agency.

Examines the process as members were trained, supported, and monitored as they introduced the participatory process to their communities.

Overview of workshop held February 16-17, 2011, Sawridge Hotel, Edmonton, Alberta.

Identifies current literature and suggests some areas for further research on issues surrounding gaming.

Index based on six broad areas: elections, administration, human rights, transparency, services and economy. Meant to be a benchmark for First Nations to measure their progress in achieving responsible self-government.

Looks at the results of research undertaken to assess forest tenure as one indicator of Aboriginal participation in the management and economic aspects of forestry. The document also assess the progress made in achieving increased Aboriginal participation in the forest sector.

Overview of Aboriginal-direct programming and spending offered by the Government of Canada. The 360 programs and services are arranged under seven thematic headings: Health, Lifelong Learning, Housing, Safe and Sustainable Communities, Economic Opportunities, Lands and Resources and Governance and Relationships.

Looks at the the growth and diversification of the Canadian forest-based economy and the importance of science education for Aboriginal students to better prepare for emerging occupations in the bioeconomy and the provision of ecological goods and services industries.

Looks at the fifth annual forum held on June 17, 2015, which emphasized the critical relationship between aboriginal issues and economic development in British Columbia. Duration: 4:11:40.

Discusses opportunities for collaboration between the natural resource sector and Aboriginal communities in Canada. Themes included labour market development, community readiness, financing and financial literacy, partnerships and collaboration, measurements of success, best practices and case studies.