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Former PM Offers Encouragement For Young Entrepreneurs

Alternate Title
Former Primer Minister Offers Encouragement For Young Entrepreneurs
Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 10, November 2011, p. 16
Description
Looks at the Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneur Program, open to students at the Oskayak High School in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, which is designed to develop business skills and to encourage youth to stay in school. Article located by scrolling to page 16.
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Fort William First Nation

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ross Smith
The Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 3, no. 1, Special Issue on Sustainability, Summer, 2002, pp. 24-26
Description
Comments on the 5-year history of the First Nation's economic development achieved through various subsidiary companies. [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.]
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Framework for Aboriginal Capacity-Building in the Forest Sector

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Harry M. Bombay
Description
Looks at the Aboriginal capacity in natural resources management involving issues that encompass governance, institutional arrangements with other levels of government, and human resource development and that promote forest sustainability, contribute to social and cultural well-being, and respond to major environmental matters such as climate change mitigation.
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From Economic Development to Nation Building: Observations on Eight Articles About Tribes, Sovereignty and Economic Development

Alternate Title
Indigenous Law & Policy Center Occasional Paper Series
Indigenous Law & Policy Center Working Paper ; 2007-14
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kathryn E. Fort
Indigenous Law & Policy Center Working Paper
Description
Comments on a collection of essays that address topics from general economic development to labour and tax law.
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From the "Original Affluent Society" to the "Unjust Society": A Review Essay on Native Economic History in Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Frank Tough
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 4, no. 2, Special Edition: The State of the Aboriginal Economy: 10 Years After RCAP, Fall, 2005, pp. 30-70
Description
Discusses how economic security is fundamental to the well-being of Aboriginal communities, and that there is a need for changes in government policy to allow Aboriginal people to become full participants in Canadian society without having to give up their culture or treaty rights.
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From the Whitehorse Mining Initiative Towards Sustainable Mining: Lessons Learned

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Patricia Fitzpatrick
Alberto Fonseca
Mary Louise McAllister
Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 19, no. 4, March 2011, pp. 376-384
Description
Examines the changing approaches towards sustainable development undertaken by the Mining Association of Canada within the mineral industry over a period of approximately 20 years.
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[Full Interview: Jeff Corntassel]

Alternate Title
Indigenous Law Videos on Demand Project
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Jeff Corntassel
Kamala Todd
Emily Snyder
Renée McBeth
Description
Interview with the Director of Indigenous Governance, University of Victoria. Duration: 31:25.
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Fund Spurs First Nations Energy Hopes

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mark Lowey
Business Edge, vol. 3, no. 41, November 13, 2003
Description
Looks at an Indian resource capital fund which will allow First Nations and Aboriginal businesses to explore on-reserve projects.
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The Future of Hydrocarbon Development in Greenland: Perspectives from Residents of the North Slope of Alaska

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anne Merrild Hansen
Ross A. Virginia
Arctic, vol. 71, no. 4, December 19, 2018, pp. 365-374
Description
Authors examine the hydrocarbon extraction industry on Alaska’s North Slope; use the observed and documented effects on people and communities to suggest local-to-local strategies for sustainable oil-industry development in Greenland
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The Future of Mining in Canada’s North

Alternate Title
Conference Board of Canada Publication ; 13-201
Report (Conference Board of Canada) ; January 2013
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Gilles Rhéaume
Margaret Caron-Vuotari
Description
Discusses the social and economic impacts, both positive and negative, of mining in Canada’s Northern regions and Aboriginal communities.
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The Future We Don’t Want: Indigenous Peoples at Rio+20

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Miriam Anne Frank
Cultural Survival Quarterly, vol. 36, no. 3, Defending Life First, September 2012, p. [?]
Description
Indigenous peoples reiterate their key messages for the UN conference on sustainable development to address issues relating to development and the environment.
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Future Young and Aboriginal

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, January 21, 2008, p. A3
Description
Comments on the youthful and increasing community as it relates to education, employment, and future potential.
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Gambling on Casinos

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alison Dubois
John Loxley
Wanda A. Wuttunee
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 2, no. 2, Special Issue on Gaming, Winter, 2002, pp. 56-67
Description
Discusses economic development benefits and viability of First Nation gaming facilities.
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Gaming Agreement Subordinates First Nations

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, January 5, 2007, p. A9
Description
States that the First Nations are taking all the risks while the Province only issues a permit in exchange for 37.5% of the profits.
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Gaming and IGRA: A Tool for Self-determination or Elimination

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Paula Sherman
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 2, no. 2, Special Issue on Gaming, Winter, 2002, pp. 77-86
Description
Uses examples from the United States to illustrate how economic gains associated gaming may actually lead to erosion of sovereignty.
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Gaming: The Apex of a Long Struggle

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Wayne J. Stein
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 13, no. 1, Spring, 1998, pp. 73-91
Description
Focuses on gaming and gambling, discussing economic effects on the Native American communities and the neighbouring non-native communities as well as the variables that make an enterprise a success or failure.
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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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Gendered Environmental Assessments in the Canadian North: Marginalization of Indigenous Women and Traditional Economies

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Sheena Kennedy Dalseg
Rauna Kuokkanen
Suzanne Mills
Deborah Simmons
Northern Review, no. 47, Dealing with Resource Development in Canada's North, August 03, 2018, pp. 135-166
Description
Compares three environmental assessment (EA) cases: Voisey's Bay Mine and Mill in Nunatsiavut; Meadowbank Mine in Nunavut; and the Mackenzie Gas Project in the Northwest Territories. Discusses gendered nature of the resource decision-making processes and argues that EA process privileges resource extraction, re-inscribes gender hierarchies, and undermines Indigenous mixed economies.
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[Georges Erasmus Offers a Native View of Canada's Future]

Alternate Title
CBC Television News Special ; March 8, 2002
LaFontaine-Baldwin Symposium ; 3rd, 2002
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Georges Erasmus
Description
Discusses issues such as self-government, economic development, and the relationship between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal citizens. Includes synopsis. Duration: 8:01.
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Globalisation and Sustainability in the City of Yellowknife and Surrounding Environs: Mineral Extraction and Community Initiatives

Alternate Title
LEAD: Learning Through Case Studies
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
LEAD [Leadership for Environment and Development]
Description
Discusses how communities in and around the City of Yellowknife are becoming involved in the economic and environmental issues surrounding mineral extraction in their region.
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The Government of Alberta’s First Nations Consultation Policy on Land Management and Resource Development

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Government of Alberta
Description
Policy outlines Alberta's approach to how it will meet its consultation responsibilities and Alberta's expectations of resource companies and First Nations in achieving the goal of increasing certainty for all parties with respect to land management and resource development activities.
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Government of Canada Progress Report (2006-2012): With Strong Resolve: Advancing Our Relationship With First Nations Peoples and Communities

Alternate Title
With Strong Resolve: Advancing Our Relationship With First Nations Peoples and Communities
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Government of Canada
Description
Comments on the governments commitment to helping Aboriginal Canadians achieve their full potential as productive members of the Canadian economy and society.
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