Economic Development

Reports that the Annual Aboriginal Women's Conference recommended the need for governments to deal with the issue of economic development for Aboriginal women.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.14.

Conference highlighted the importance of diversity in gender, social realities, education, economics and cooperation between public and private sectors and living conditions of men and women in the Circumpolar North.

Argues that economic analysis does not allow for concepts that are political in nature such as: power, authority, legitimacy and rights and has ignored issues of biological and cultural diversity.

Initial Report.

Examines why artists in Alert Bay choose to market their work from home despite profitable opportunities that exist outside their local community.

Reviews First Nations' role in provincial land and resource management and conservation and the related opportunities and challenges of Conservancy designation.

Looks at the nature, means, and goals of collaborative ventures.

Looks at a paper presented at the, Value(s) Added: Sharing Voices on Aboriginal Economic Development: A Practitioner/Multidisciplinary Conference, and discusses the impact of law on economic development.

Comments on the importance of political institutions for economic development.

Conducts an overview of the different definitions of the term "Métis", plus a review of events leading up to the enactment of the Métis Legislation in the province.

Identifies the goals and objectives of managing the mineral resources in Nunavut including: capacity development, environmental stewardship and sustainability, community participation, infrastructure development, business development, and development of an effective approval process.

Introduces the articles in themed issue.

Looks at whether consumption by Dene and Métis families declined during the construction phase of the Norman Wells Pipe Line Project

Econometric analysis did not find a statistically significant impact of broadband availability on employment growth and average earnings growth in the study sample of 241 First Nations reserves.

Looks at the success of the Osoyoos Indian Band Development Corporation (OIBDC).

Reports on the emerging trend of First Nation/Non-First Nation corporate partnerships and the factors that motivate their creation.

Looks at the social and economic development responsibilities of Cameco and the mutual benefit of the Aboriginal and corporate relationship to Cameco and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band.

A draft proposal relating to economic difficulties experienced by residents of northern Saskatchewan. The proposals are to include both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal inhabitants and include the construction of filleting plants, longer fishing seasons and guaranteed wages for Aboriginal workers.

Historical note:

Harold Nelson Woodsworth served as an Indian Agent at a number of agencies in Saskatchewan.

Geography Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 1996.

Statement by Charles Coffey, on behalf of the Royal Bank, explores the impact Aboriginal economic development on the national economy and corporate sector.

Looks at the benefits of economic cooperation between First Nations and local governments.

Discusses how the Development Wheel can be used to advance social enterprise in First Nations communities by engaging in enterprise development and community economic development planning.

Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2011.

Resource for exploring realistic and practical environmental economic opportunities.

Discusses how tribal colleges in Montana and North Dakota are initiating new innovative accelerated curriculum programs to address the region’s workforce necessities.

Natural Resource and Environmental Studies Thesis (MNRES)--The University of Northern British Columbia, 2008.

Short report on how the merger of two, rural credit unions with Saskatoon Credit Union won't lessen their commitment to Aboriginal people. To access article, scroll down to page 7.

Geography Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 2010.

Provides a summary and recommendations of smart practices to the BC government regarding an Aboriginal Businesses Directory, and discusses current initiatives regarding Aboriginal procurement in Canadian government and non-government organizations.

Book review of: Cultural Heritage Management edited by Phyllis Mauch Messenger and George S. Smith. Review located by scrolling to page 177.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 2013.

Examines traditionally-based economic initiatives in the Northwest Territories, and discusses the potential for similar initiatives in northern Russia. [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.]

Results based on interviews with 12 Aboriginal women who worked in five different forest processing mills.

Environmental and Resource Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Waterloo, 2001.

Study conducted to assess the effects of development on the ecology of the Peace, Athabasca and Slave rivers.

Folder containing an inquiry about Canadian gold under the letterhead of the Native Voice Publishing Co. Ltd. from Mrs. Maisie Hurley; brief thanks "for all you have done for the Indians."

Discusses how the Dakota Dunes reinvests gaming profits to various communities which target youth, elders and the disadvantaged. Article found by scrolling to page 13.

Article examines the adoption of Western farming practices by the Nez Perce and the shift from a fishing-based economy to a Euro-American agriculture economy in the context of social power and cultural scale.

Book review of: Dances with Dependency by Calvin Helin. Scroll to page 203 to read review.

Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--Université Laval, 2001.

Comments on One Earth Farms, the largest corporate farm in Canada, and its intent to initiate job training programs for First Nations people. Article located by scrolling to page 19.

Article advocates potential developers to be proactive and involve the community in the consultation process in order to ensure a successful implementation of a project

Presents the official response to the 1969 federal government White Paper.

Canadian Studies and Native Studies (M.A.)--Trent University, 2006.

Focuses on the role of capitalism and colonialism in Canada and discusses the sufficiency of self-governance.

Presents an overview of First Nations and post-secondary education followed by a case study of two programs developed by the Simon Fraser University's Integrated Studies Program: Aboriginal Community Economic Development and Aboriginal Community Economic Development and Business Studies.

Looks at population, tribal economies, tribal lands, public safety and security, energy on tribal lands, housing and infrastructure, forestry, health disparities, and education.