Economic Development

Explores the lack of consultation of Bill 191 beginning in 2009 and concludes that minimum standards and protocols are not being met and there has been little improvement in process.

Books reviewed: In the Shadows of the State: The United Fruit Company, Popular Struggle, and Agrarian Restructuring in Ecuador, 1900-1995 by Steve Striffler. Cutting the Wire: The Story of the Landless Movement in Brazil by Sue Branford and Jan Rocha. Feeding the Market: South American Farmers, Trade and Globalization by John Hellin and Sophie Higman.

Recounts, on the 100th anniversary of the tragedy, the deaths of 33 people during construction of a bridge across the St. Lawrence River.

Discussion on economic development for Aboriginal Canadians and approaches needed to improve their economic conditions.

File containing correspondence related to the indigenous people of Labrador. The correspondence between various government officials surrounds the current and past level of assistance given the Inuit and Indigenous people in the area. In particular, the amount of funding to be given for housing. Also included is an article entitled "The Bitter Plight of Labrador's Indians", sent to the PM's office in the hope that it might initiate action.

Discusses government funding that will be used by four communities, Cole Bay, Jans Bay, Beauval, and Île-à-la-Crosse, to promote regional economic development and infrastructure. Article located by scrolling to page 3.

Graduate Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Manitoba, 2003.

Paper's information based on: literature review, interviews, case studies and a workshop. Primary focus is First Nations groups but also includes information on the North (Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut), offshore and national parks.

Describes the financial performance of the regional corporations from their 1973 beginnings through to 1990.

Goal of study was to explore the possibility of Aboriginal Financial Institutions expanding beyond their developmental role to full-service financial providers, perhaps modelled on credit unions.

Master of Urban and Regional Planning Thesis (M.Pl.)--Queen's University, 2001.

Addresses the serious conditions that contribute to poverty among Aboriginal peoples and explores ways to ensure that they can fully benefit from and contribute to Canada’s prosperity.

Focuses on a speech given by the president of the Nisga'a Lisims government.

Confirms need for small communities to work together towards common economic goals, need for an urban strategy for remote First Nations, and need for basic infrastructure for many communities. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 99.

Discussion of causal factors for First Nations' social issues and looks at several models and steps needed for developing reforms in governance and economic success.

Looks at the initiative of government and First Nations to reconcile Crown and Aboriginal titles cooperatively while building a positive relationship and developing a common business perspective.

The Mushkegowuk Tribal Council study will examine all current modes of transportation including rail, sea, winter and all-weather roads.

Beaverhouse Casket Company will channel profits back into the community in the form of wages while fostering social growth.

Overview of policy review and Indian Act amendments in 1988.

Discusses Aboriginal organizations and how they play an active role in supporting movements by Aboriginal peoples in regaining control and authority over their own economic, social and political affairs.

Discusses reasons for health status variations among First Nations including relationships between the Federal, Provincial and First Nations governments.

Urban and Regional Planning Project (M.PL.)--Queen's University, 2016. Includes case studies of Westbank First Nation, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, and Long Plain First Nation.

Looks at a case study in Mistamit examining participatory planning approaches, lack of support from community leaders and rate of pay for workers.

Discusses the need for governments to remove barriers to First Nations economic activity and how more needs to be done to ensure that Aboriginal youth complete skills training, K-12 schooling and post-secondary education.

Looks at the development of the bank established in 1996.

Joint economic venture among the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN), Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation (SIEF) and the Toronto Dominion Bank.

Seven characteristics of economic development are identified, current development theories considered and the partnership of the Meadow Lake Tribal Council and Millar Western is described.

Looks at the Council's focus on the role of mutually beneficial alliances between First Nations or with non-First Nations partners. [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.]

Discussion on Phil Fontaine's re-election as national chief of the Assembly of First Nations and the need for more economic partnerships between Ottawa, the provinces, and the private sector on reserve lands.

Newsletter from the Canadian Forest Service, Pacific Forestry Centre on the First Nations Forestry Program that has successfully assisted First Nations communities to build forestry capacity and improve economic conditions throughout British Columbia.

Discusses policies affecting on-reserve gambling opportunities, and issues emerging with industry expansion.

Book review of: First Nations Gaming in Canada by Yale D. Belanger.

Explores proposals for health centres by Muskeg Lake and Kawacatoose First Nations, both the reasons why and the misconceptions about.

Looks at an Aboriginal program that aims to generate long-term construction careers and will help meet B.C.'s high demand for skilled workers.

Explores proposals for health centres by Muskeg Lake and Kawacatoose First Nations, both the reasons why, and the misconceptions surrounding them.

Suggests that there is a need for First Nations to begin seeing reserves in a more positive light by looking for the opportunities around them.

Requirements for First Nations entry into the shellfish farming industry on the central and north coasts and Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte Islands.

Discusses Aboriginal rights and working in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities to equitably share in the benefits of resource development. Entire issue on one pdf. To access article, scroll to page 12.

Forum, held October 2006, brought together all parties who are concerned or have interests in the socioeconomic development of the First Nations of Quebec.

Website dedicated to equipping Indigenous Peoples with assets (physical, natural, financial, etc.), resources and strategies to help put an end to injustices. The website includes links to programs, grants, resources and more.

Financial analysis of the risks to investors and shareholders when companies fail to honour Indigenous rights.

Examines how Canada investigated and distorted Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence's band finances as a way to discredit her demands that governments respect her community's treaty rights.

Explains how the proposed First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act could be an option for economic development.

Globalization and International Development Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 2010.

Presents a keynote address by Chief Billy Diamond describing how to ensure economic development has a positive impact on the future of Aboriginal communities in Canada.

Discusses how tribal colleges and universities are initiating new innovative apprenticeship and workforce training programs.