Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development
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Generating Social Capital In First Nations: Learnings from the USIC Project
No full textSocial capital has become a much-used phrase in academic literature to describe relationships of trust that evolve between partnering organizations, individuals, governments and academics. Using a case study approach this paper explores the mobilization of internal and external networks that occurred in the "Understanding the Strengths of Indigenous Communities" (USIC) project1 to uncover some considerations for the generation of social capital within First Nations. The paper identifies some key factors to consider in the development of social capital in First Nations, including using strengths - rather than deficits. This entails respecting and including a diversity of perspectives and community members and establishing processes and protocols for relationships both within the community and with external partners and organizations. The paper concludes that building cross-cultural networks requires time, patience, perseverance, and effort, and will be constantly challenging. However, these networks may also benefit the collective interests of First Nations by encouraging community engagement and power-sharing within communities
Beyond the Indian Act: Restoring Aboriginal Property Rights, Tom Flanagan, Christopher Alcantara, and Andre Le Dressay. Kingston & Montreal: McGill-Queen’s Press, 2010. ISBN 9780773536869, 224 pp., $34.95.
No full textBeyond the Indian Act: Restoring Aboriginal Property Rights Tom Flanagan, Christopher Alcantara, and Andre Le Dressay Kingston & Montreal: McGill-Queen\u27s Press, 2010 ISBN 9780773536869, 224 pp., $34.95
CANDO 2009 Economic Developer Of The Year Award Winners
No full textIn 1995, the CANDO Economic Developer of the Year Award was created to recognize and promote recent or long-standing Aboriginal economic development initiatives throughout Canada. Since returning home and now living and working in Listuguj, I have been able to participate in lots of neat projects and activities where my learning experience relates to life experience and my interactions with Mother Earth. "The only time you\u27re a failure is when you stop trying." Since my first business, I have opened several businesses; each one has been more rewarding and challenging then the previous. If your community doesn\u27t have strong financial health it\u27s difficult to convince industry and banks to lend you the capital required to start various economic development undertakings
Mining, Harvesting And Decision Making In Nunavut: A Case Study of Uranium Mining in Baker Lake
No full textDespite a growing dependence on the capitalist economy, many Inuit communities in Nunavut continue to rely a great deal on harvesting to satisfy a variety of economic, social and cultural needs. While wage labour employment at mines and other extractive projects may provide income to purchase the equipment and supplies necessary for harvesting, they also threaten and undermine the viability of harvesting activities, primarily by damaging local ecosystems - and therefore the wildlife resources upon which harvesting is based. The coexistence of these two forms of economic activity is dependent upon the ability of Inuit, especially Elders, to participate in decisions regarding mining. The Nunavut Land Claims Agreement has created a variety of mechanisms, including Inuit Qaujimatuqangit studies, Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreements and consultations, which enable Inuit to exert control over what type of mining activities proceed in their homeland. However, a case study of Areva Resources Canada Inc.\u27s proposal to mine uranium near Baker Lake reveals that the manner in which these mechanisms are utilized does not always facilitate meaningful input from entire communities. Community consultation meetings - the most prominent method of soliciting Inuit input and commentary for mining projects - suffer from barriers to participation. While this may be indicative of a need to rethink the manner in which consultations take place, an overhaul of the bureaucratic structures involved in community consultations will take time and considerable research. More immediate action is required to facilitate participation in dialogues surrounding contemporary proposals for major mining projects in Nunavut, including Areva\u27s proposal
Training Opportunities In Aboriginal Business, Community And Economic Development: Being Offered Through Aboriginal Organizations
No full textThe purpose of this article is to present alternative developmental opportunities for those concerned about economic development in Aboriginal communities. It provides information about the development and availability of modules and courses available from NACCA, CANDO and AFOA
Job Satisfaction And Aboriginal Labour Mobility Among Nonreserve Populations: An Overlooked Variable?
No full textWith a focus on the non-reserve Aboriginal population of Manitoba, this article examines the extent to which job satisfaction influences labour mobility. The study incorporates into the analysis a comparison of this factor to such other variables as job security, gender, age, education, as well as Aboriginal identity (i.e., First Nations, Métis, etc.). The author concludes that among those who are employed in the non-reserve population, two variables stand out as being statistically significant in association to mobility: age and job satisfaction. At the same time, many other variables in this population of employed individuals do not stand out as being statistically significance, most notably gender and education. It is hoped that this paper will further discussions among policy makers and program strategists regarding the "whys" behind population mobility rather than simply the "who" when addressing issues involving labour mobility. This study therefore pertains directly to the topics of demography, human resources, and social policy as they together apply to Métis, non-status Indians, and First Nations people residing off-reserve. The results for this study are based on a random and representative sample of 1,019 self-identified Aboriginal respondents, of which 362 were employed full-time at the time of the interview and were residing in a non-reserve community in Manitoba
