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Ready for Business: Canada’s Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Businesses as Equal Partners

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Looks at: the economic potential of First Nations lands and Aboriginal peoples; their relationships amongst businesses, the federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments and non-Aboriginal peoples; improving educational and labour force outcomes for Aboriginal peoples; and the importance of productive partnerships.
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Reconciliation Action Plan (Stretch): July 2017-July 2020

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Terence Jeyaretnam
Updated plans for improvement of the social and economic situation of Aboriginal and Torres Streat Islander peoples and relationships with Australia's First Peoples through education and entrepreneurship.
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Regina Students Mean Business

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cheryl Petten
Windspeaker, vol. 20, no. 3, July 2002, p. 29

Comments on the national internet-based business planning competition for Aboriginal youth and the two Regina students, Kristen Francis and Katherine Delorme who took top honors.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.29.

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The Reindeer Industry in Alaska

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Margaret Lantis
Arctic, vol. 3, no. 1, April 1950, pp. 27-44
Looks at herding problems, technical and economic problems of meat processing and marketing, hide use, herd data, and recommended local markets for product sales.
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The Renaissance of Indigenous Entrepreneurship in Australia

Alternate Title
International Handbook of Research on Indigenous Entrepreneurship
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Kevin Hindle
Discusses the decline in entrepreneurship but argues that with education it should be possible to revitalize. Chapter 38 from International Handbook of Research on Indigenous Entrepreneurship edited by L. P. Dana and R. B. Anderson.
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Report Highlights Keys to Business Success

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Debora Steel
Windspeaker , vol. 27, no. 10, January 2010, p. 11

Discusses keys to Aboriginal entrepreneur success and the challenges of creating jobs and improving socio-economic conditions.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.11.

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Research Module 1: Aboriginal Entrepreneurship in Canada

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Conference Board of Canada - Northern and Aboriginal Policy
Includes analysis of business characteristics by size, geography, and industry sector, and assessment of key financial services currently available.
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Research Module 2: The Impact of Developmental Finance on Aboriginal Entrepreneurship and Economic Development in Canada: Insights from the NACCA and BDC

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Conference Board of Canada - Northern and Aboriginal Policy
Focuses on the Aboriginal Financing Program and Aboriginal Developmental Lending Assistance program associated with the National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association, and the Business Development Bank of Canada's Aboriginal portfolio.
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A Research Study to Determine Effective Marketing Communication Strategies for Businesses Located in Nunavut, Canada, 2018: Prepared for Nunavut Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Economic Development Professionals, and Business Decision Makers

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Jason C. Little
Presents data on the current context and discusses areas for improvement and the results of a series of in-depth face-to-face interviews involving 11 business professionals Serves as a snapshot of considerations decision-makers face when deciding on future actions.
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Researching Indigenous Indians in Southern California: Commentary, Bibliography, and Online Resources

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Imre Sutton
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 30, no. 3, 2006, pp. 75-127
Examines the Native American population in Southern California and the significant amount of research which has been conducted in the area, concentrating on the Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties.
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Rezonomics

Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Ralf Kracke-Berndorff
Raul Paz Patrana
David Bartecchi
Interviews various residents on the Pine Ridge reservation about what they do to survive on the reservation. Duration: 51:34.
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The Rise of an Alaskan Native Bourgeoisie

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Arthur Mason
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 26, no. 2, Populations et Migrations / Populations and Migrations, 2002, pp. [5]-22
Argues that the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act has produced, in the case of the Kodiak Island native leaders, a transition to capitalism.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Bill Gower

Documents & Presentations
File contains an individual presentation by Bill Gower. Gower, an active member of the community who's on the hamlet Council, discusses the problems he sees with the Education system. He stresses that unless something is done to create jobs in the area in the near future the effects of its failings will be catastrophic. Commissioners Robinson and Blakeney discuss these concerns and possible solutions with Gower.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Bill Rogoza and Alanna Downey-Baxter, Northern Ontario Native Tourism Outfitters

Documents & Presentations
File contains a presentation by Bill Rogoza and Alanna Downey-Baxter relating to tourism in northern Ontario. The corporation is a non-profit organization formed in 1987 to represent First Nations in the tourism industry. He states that tourism can be a part of an economic development base in northern Ontario, and it is a land-based activity which is culturally appropriate for Aboriginal peoples. Following the presentation is a question-and-answer session with the Commissioners.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Jack Houle, Artist, Saddle Lake Band

Documents & Presentations
File contains a presentation by Jack Houle that describes the difficulty of opening a business in Edmonton while being an off-reserve resident. Roadblocks for funding come from various Aboriginal organizations and his own First Nations. He calls on the Commission to help him secure funding. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Neil Perley, Micmac Maliseet Development Corporation

Documents & Presentations
This file contains a presentation by Neil Perley focusing on restrictions placed upon Aboriginal businesses and entrepreneuers because of federal government policy. Perley states that First Nations governments and organizations must be given the authority to make decision and disperse funds which will benefit their communities and people. He also says that economic development should be viewed as the cure to the social problems which occur on every First Nations. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation by Wayne Taylor, Volunteer Chamber, Edmonton Chamber of Commerce

Documents & Presentations
This file contains a presentation by Wayne Taylor illustrating the numerous barriers Aboriginal people face in seeking involvement in small business and economic development in Canada. The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce has recognized challenges such as lack of skills, lack of direct linkages with the business community, and prohibitive government policy that impedes the progress of Aboriginals becoming small business owners.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation on behalf of Secwepemc re Economic Development

Alternate Title
Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples - Transcriptions of Public Hearings and Round Table Discussions
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Willie Alphonse
Bob Manuel
Lana Jones
The file contains a presentation on behalf of Secwepemc re Economic Development. Presenters Willie Alphonse, Bob Manuel and Lana Jones discuss the need for economic development in Secwepemc communities, problems with decreased funding and assistance levels, demographic data, and entrepreneurship.
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Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples: Presentation on behalf of Secwepemc re Taxation

Documents & Presentations
The file contains a presentation on behalf of Secwepemc re Taxation. Presenter Chief Manny Jules discusses First Nations taxation issues, specifically with respect to the situation around Kamloops, relevant federal and provincial legislation, property tax and land issues, sales tax, income tax, corporate tax, the Charlottetown Accord, and infrastructure. Bob Manuel, an entrepreneur, discusses business taxation. Andre Ledressay discusses the Shuswap contribution to tax coffers. Commissioner Sillett and Moderator Chief Matthew also discuss some of the issues raised with the presenters.
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Sask Scene Project Puts INCA Students to Work

Alternate Title
Saskatchewan Scene Project Puts Indian Communication & Arts Students to Work
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Cheryl Petten
Windspeaker, vol. 21, no. 7, October 2003, pp. 23-24

Ten students interviewed youth about their views on Saskatchewan, documented the event and interaction by camera, on time and on budget, to a paying client.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.23.

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The Saskatchewan Experience

Alternate Title
International Handbook of Research on Indigenous Entrepreneurship
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Robert B. Anderson
Ana Maria Peredo
Benson Honig
Léo-Paul Dana
Warren Weir
Explores the differentiating features of Aboriginal entrepreneurship in Canada with Indigenous entrepreneurship worldwide. Chapter 28 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 352 or select chapter 28 on side bar.
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Self-Determination in Action: The Entrepreneurship of the Northern Saskatchewan Trappers Association Co-operative

Alternate Title
Linking, Learning, Leveraging: Social Enterprises, Knowledgeable Economies, and Sustainable Communities
Research Report Series (Centre for the Study of Co-operatives) ; no. 10-01
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Dwayne Pattison
Isobel M. Findlay
Research Report Series (Centre for the Study of Co-operatives)
Focuses on governance, member participation, learning and cultural revitalization, and representation in negotiations. Concludes with recommendations to strengthen internal and external legitimacy.
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Social Capital and the Networking Practices of Indigenous Entrepreneurs

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dennis Foley
Allan John O'Connor
Journal of Small Business Management , vol. 51, no. 2, April 2013, pp. 276-296
Looks at meaning of social capital of mixed minority/dominant cultural relationships and compares Australian Aboriginal, Native Hawaiians, and Maori entrepreneurs.
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Social Enterprises in the Canadian West

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Peter R. Elson
Peter Hall
Sarah Leeson-Klym
Darcy Penner
Jill Andres
Canadian Journal of Nonprofit and Social Economy Research, vol. 6, no. 1, Spring, 2015, pp. 83-103
Profiles three independent cases that reflect the diversity of social enterprise development.
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The Spirit Lives

Alternate Title
Catching the Spirit
Developing Your Skills
Ideas and Innovations
Opportunities
Planning Your Success
The Entrepreneurial Community
[The Spirit Lives: Aboriginal Entrepreneurs in Canada]
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
[Lang & Ackroyd Productions
Canadian Foundation for Economic Education]
Links to series of six videos and user's guide for entrepreneurial instruction. Program profiles approximately 30 individuals.
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Strategic Alliances in Indigenous Entrepreneurship Contexts: A Case Study of the Scuzzy Creek Hydro Project

Alternate Title
AGSE 2008
Regional Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research 2008: Proceedings of the Annual Regional Entrepreneurship Research Exchange
[AGSE International Entrepreneurship and Innovation Research Exchange ; 5th, 2008]
[Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship (AGSE) Entrepreneurship Research Exchange ; 5th, 2008]
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Matthew Pasco
Everarda Cunningham
Describes the evolution of project which was joint venture between the Nlaka’pamux Nation and Scuzzy Creek Hydro and Power. Paper from: Proceedings of Regional Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research 2008.
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