Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development
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The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority’s Approach To Securing Public Trust, 2000–2004
No full textThe effects of the SIGA scandal, or the "Dutch Lerat Affair," as it was branded, led many to publicly question SIGA\u27s accountability, which potentially undermined its corporate image. Since a corporation\u27s image is the link between corporate reality and public perception, how people view a company is vital to that company\u27s success. In 1993, the FSIN approached Premier Roy Romanow (NDP) to discuss reserve casino construction. Since taking the reins in 1991, Premier Romanow had been considered pro-business and compassionate towards First Nations issues, leading Chief Roland Crowe to comment, "This historical relationship meant that the Native leadership felt comfortable initiating a discussion regarding a Native casino gambling policy with the NDP government, which demonstrated an impressive level of trust in the Romanow government" (Skea, 1997, p. 103). Seeking to establish a working relationship with the province that would lead to new gaming policies benefiting its member communities, the FSIN cited a corresponding desire to stimulate economic development. Each CDC was established to aid in distributing one-quarter of the net profit share pursuant to the Framework Agreement in an effort to (i) stimulate First Nations economic development; (ii) fund reserve justice and health initiatives; (iii) finance reserve education and cultural development; (iv) improve community infrastructure; and (v) develop senior and youth programs and other charitable purposes
The New Federal Framework For Aboriginal Economic Development: The Base Upon Which Future Canadian Government Policies and Programs Are Being Built
No full textAccording to a Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) report (1998), CAEDS started ... as a joint responsibility of the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND), Employment and Immigration (EI) and Industry Science and Technology (IST). (p. 43) These, and other, deficiencies were previously reflected in the findings of The 1993 Report of the Auditor General of Canada (chapter 11): 11.3 Visible leadership for implementing the Strategy as a whole needs to be better established. 11.4 The three departments responsible for implementing the CAED Strategy could not demonstrate that the variety of funding methods and amounts provided under the Strategy were appropriate in the circumstances. [...]despite some positive examples of aboriginal economic development, they could not demonstrate that, after spending at least $900 million from the beginning of its implementation in 1989 to early 1993, they were meeting the Strategy\u27s objectives. 11.5 The lack of appropriate performance and evaluation information impedes the necessary accountability within the aboriginal communities and between the government and Parliament. According to the FFAED, Advantage Canada is "a strategic, long-term economic plan designed to improve Canada\u27s economic prosperity today and in the future"
Indigenous Entrepreneurship In The Wine Industry: A Comparative Study of Two Indigenous Approaches
No full textThis case study compares two Indigenous approaches to entrepreneurship within the wine industry: Nk\u27Mip Cellars (a joint venture between the Osoyoos Indian Band and Vincor Canada) in British Columbia, Canada and Tohu Wines, in Marlborough, New Zealand. The aim was to identify whether differences exist in the approach to entrepreneurship between two different Indigenous groups competing in non-traditional businesses. The results should assist Indigenous populations in their understanding of Indigenous entrepreneurship as well as help guide their people towards greater economic development. Substantial differences between the two chosen Indigenous groups were found in their method of achieving collective entrepreneurship. This study has shown that both the Indigenous New Zealand community and the Indigenous Canadian community can be successful in competing entrepreneurially in something outside their traditional competencies. Furthermore, this study suggests that in order to be successful by competing entrepreneurially in business activities typically considered outside their traditional competencies, Indigenous groups looking to develop their communities economically might want to consider the level of social or psychological acculturation with their non-Indigenous neighbours
The New Federal Framework For Aboriginal Economic Development: A Review And Call For Responses
No full textThe Framework would further define the role of the federal government in Aboriginal economic development by focusing on results and accountability. The aim is to increase Aboriginal business competitiveness against non-Aboriginal private sectors by providing a "level playing field". The resulting information, including those from the National Aboriginal Economic Development Board led by Chief Clarence Louie, served as inputs into the Framework\u27s design
Gender Analysis of the New Federal Framework for Aboriginal Development: Discussion Guide and Annexes
No full text[...]it outlines ways in which the FFAED can integrate a gender-sensitive, cultural approach to economic development and demonstrates the value-added benefits of using a gender analysis to inform programming decisions. Key finding of the analysis offer the following conclusion: * Aboriginal women and men experience different conditions in life and as a consequence women will have significantly different access than men to the resources and benefits offered by the Framework. * The three spheres for development (Activation, Base, and Climate) proposed in the Framework should be strengthened to be more inclusive of women. * Research and analysis on existing structures is necessary to formulate the foundation for understanding how women are impacted by economic development. * Revisions to policies, strategies and options that gave rise to the Framework can help establish a culturally-based, gender sensitive approach. The Access and Control Framework is based on an analysis of the division of labour by sex in the reproductive, productive, and community spheres of the economy and on an analysis of the differential access that women and men have to the resources and benefits involved in the economic development process. The first is that this economic development needs to be gender-sensitive, meaning that any approach to economic development needs to be based on and informed by a sound understanding and prior analysis of the differences between Aboriginal women and men\u27s socio-economic conditions and challenges in life and in the economy, and the nature of their respective contributions to the economy