Entrepreneurship

Discusses the enterprise sector in the community, including the benefits and drawbacks of a proposed road linking Rankin Inlet with Manitoba.

Examines characteristics of Native American small businesses and owners based on survey questionnaire.

Explores the interaction between subsistence and wage economies on a social, economic and political level.

Bried overview of activist's thoughts on corporate engagement and shareholder activism for creating social change and respecting Indigenous rights and interests.

Some information pertains to the Sami.

Argues that indigenous entrepreneurs provide an opportunity to assimilate conventional strategies with more sustainable Indigenous practices.

Looks at the challenges and opportunities with Aboriginal participation and collaborative efforts of communities, governments, education institutions and the mining industry.

Field interviews suggest that entrepreneurship values may be linked to traditional religion and historic innovation.

Māori Development Thesis (Ph.D.)--Auckland University of Technology, 2012.

Reviews the academic and trade tourism literature; looks at the literature review regarding challenges faced in developing sustainable cultural tourism; observes and analyses the development process and execution of a master cultural tourism plan; and reviews the governance and marketing of the Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism Initiative.

A description of Hmông embroidery techniques involving both ancient traditions and more recent adaptations aquired during long years of survival in refugee camps.

Contends that entrepreneurship among the Inuit varies from the commonly accepted entrepreneurial model.

Looks at how culture has an effect on the Indigenous entrepreneur's attitude when starting a new venture.

Working group looks into successful and sustainable Métis entrepreneurship, engaging with private sector development, and ways to join the workforce reporting back to the Principals of the Métis Economic Development Symposium (MEDS) held in 2011.

Contends that while "good practices" maybe generalized, each case situation is dependant on the community context and strategic approach to development.

Defines the Indigenous population and determines that there is indeed a distinguishable kind of activity appropriately called 'Indigenous Entrepreneurship'.

Needs identified included money management, dealing with funding and political issues, transitioning to broader marketplace, and developing communication and interpersonal skills. Discusses training available and barriers to delivery and makes recommendations to colleges offering programming.

Looks at the effects of urbanization due to tourism and the loss of local knowledge and traditions in the Chongdu Valley.

Looks at the diversified developments made, at the Bay Mills reservation in Michigan, for economic improvement and the success gained by doing so.

Highlights advantages to partnering with Aboriginal businesses, and provides business guide and other resources to assist entrepreneurs.

Reports results of survey conducted by the Reindeer Herder's Association with individuals from two ethnic communities. Those who identified themselves as Finns focused on matters relating to financial capital and profit. Sami herders spoke more about social, human and cultural capital.

Looks at the connection between sound governance and solid communities. Profiles First Nations communities who have sustainable socio-economic development.

Entrepreneurship Thesis (Ph.D.)--Swinburne University of Technology, 2009.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Queensland, 2004.

Research indicates that Jicarilla women dominated macaceous cookware production during the 19th century resulting in implications for gender-based systems of economics.

Entrepreneur, Moshi Kotierk talks about operating a vending machine business in Igloolik. Duration: 7:10.

Tribute to the life and legacy of the late FSIN (Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations) Senator Myles Venne.

Purpose of research was to examine needs of existing businesses, challenges faced by prospective owners and make recommendations to facilitate increase in number and diversity of enterprises. Access to Volume II. Access to Volume III.

Provides information about business history and management, economic and community impact, and challenges and lessons learned for 23 businesses. Access to Volume I. Access to Volume III.

Information about sources of data for the study. Access to Volume I. Access to Volume II.

Suggest that entrepreneurship can play an important role in the rebuilding of Indigenous economies and can still be linked to supporting Indigenous ways of life.

Looks at a unique tourist attraction near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan that has grown its business due to the Clarence Campeau Development Fund. Article located by scrolling to page 23.

Presents an Aboriginal-owned and controlled organization that provides business financing and economic development services to First Nations and Aboriginal entrepreneurs in North-Eastern Ontario.

Looks at the first annual symposium designed to match skilled workers with employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Article located by scrolling to page 17.

History Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 1998.

Book review of: Weaving Alliances with Other Women by Daniel H. Usner. Scroll down to page 233 in REVIEWS section to read.

Case-study analysis of enterprises which demonstrate successful incorporation of Maori values and socially optimal outcomes.

Reviews the extent and nature of northern co-operatives, including history and economic roles.

Study uses 25 interviews with fisheries stakeholders to examine barriers, facilitators, and governance structures for restoring and reintegrating small scale commercial fisheries into the food systems in the Thunder Bay area.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--University of British Columbia, 1995.

Findings indicated that it is very important to find out how entrepreneurs and community organizations eliminate barriers to success.