Economic Development

Designed by the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (Albuquerque, NM), "CD Business Tool" covers business basics, planning, marketing and financial and legal matters.

Overview of information from the conference and interpretation of the materials by the Steering Committee.

Overview of Conference held in Iqaluit, Nunavut February 2009, which brought together stakeholders committed to economic development for brainstorming and planning.

Brian Vallo, looks at the history of the Acoma Pueblo and the Tourist Center. Barbara Felix discusses the design proposal and the Tourist Center's redevelopment. Duration: 56:11.

Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, 2011.

Looks at the economic development challenges and barriers met by Native American small businesses.

Describes economic initiatives undertaken by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) to develop employment opportunities...

Study looks at both traditional and non-traditional economic activities in two Indigenous communities in the Northwest Territories.

An examination of the social and economic consequences of Native American gaming in Oklahoma.

Economics Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Maryland, 2003.

Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Toronto, 2003.

Looks at the relationship between language policies, social capital and cultural and economic development in a multilingual region. Chapter 21 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 257 or select chapter 21 on side bar.

Book review of: The Social Economy of the Tlingit Indians by Kalervo Oberg. Scroll down to page 59 to read review.

Toolkit provides resources to start the process of rebuilding economies.

Looks at how social enterprise applied to tourism can offer Indigenous peoples opportunities to develop their economic potential and to become self-sufficient communities.

Profiles three independent cases that reflect the diversity of social enterprise development.

Geography Thesis (M.A.)--California State University, 2002.

Study generally supports Gerhard Lenski's theory of social stratification with the exception of power differences or inequalities emerging before the inequalities of wealth.

Environmental scan presents new ways to look at labour market programming, social finance and social enterprise.

Geography Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1995.

Discusses the need to equip Aboriginal people with the tools for employment. Duration: 17:44.

Based on data obtained through interviews with Dutch companies and representatives of local communities.

Discusses changes in government legislation affecting the industry and the herders.

Looks at the demography of American Indians and their socioeconomic position.

Book review of: Solutions that Work edited by Jim Silver.

Economics Thesis (Ph.D.)--Simon Fraser University, 1996.

Fieldwork study carried out in 1954-55 at Pekangekum, Ontario.

Looks at factors and barriers effecting population growth on the Nez Perce reservation.

Addresses the economic feasibility of some First Nations communities.

Article contends that the, "jobs and income" approach doesn't work. The "nation-building" approach succeeds because an environment is created in which people want to invest.

Studies the economic experiences of a energy resource rich Native American community and finds that President Reagan's New Federalism didn't have a positive impact.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Arizona State University, 2004.

History Thesis (M.A.)--Simon Fraser University, 1996.

Discusses mining legislation and policy in the Northwest Territories.

Comments on the cost of mining to people and the environment, for corporate and government benefit.

International/Intercultural Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Alberta, 1990.

Looks at the state of the relations from the perspective of knowledgeable industry practitioners. Part 1 of 3.

Looks closely at six areas that require action in order to make further progress on economic reconciliation that will benefit all British Columbians. Part 2 of 3.

Profiles current conditions, supplies information on population, economic, social, health and cultural indicators, and explains factors related to underdevelopment.

Book review of: The State of the Native Nations: Conditions Under U.S. Policies of Self-Determination by the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development.

In a statement, Jean Chretien rejects criticism from Aboriginal leaders relating to the publishing of the "White Paper,", and emphasizes that the Federal Government's proposals were "made in good faith" and that negotiations with Aboriginal leaders were essential in establishing a new policy for Aboriginals.

Speech by Phil Fontaine discussing the history and future of First Nations' economies in Canada.

Speech by Jane Stewart concerning partnership and commitment to ensuring strong economic development capability in Aboriginal communities

Expresses the organization's disappointment with the Federal Government's new "Indian Policy", claiming that despite consultation with Aboriginal leaders, the policy was "evading the responsibility" of the government under the British North America Act.

Historical note:

Discusses women's predisposition for innovations due to their traditional cultural backgrounds. Focus is placed on the Navajo's shift from self-sufficient agricultural work to wage-based work in the service, industrial and large farm-based industries.

Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--The University of British Columbia, 1985

Comments on Native American people in the United States being the poorest of the poor, where collective unemployment exceeds 65% and are what has been called the "Third World at home".

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--Concordia University, [2014]

Presentation at the Expanding Our Knowledge Conference, Vancouver, BC, April 15, 2013. Duration: 19:21.