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The Use Of Joint Ventures To Accomplish Aboriginal Economic Development: Two Examples From British Columbia, Jeremy Boyd, Ronald Trosper Feb 2010

The Use Of Joint Ventures To Accomplish Aboriginal Economic Development: Two Examples From British Columbia, Jeremy Boyd, Ronald Trosper

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

“Aboriginal economic development” differs from other forms of development by emphasizing aboriginal values and community involvement. Joint ventures, while providing business advantages, may not be able to contribute to aboriginal economic development. This paper examines two joint ventures in the interior of British Columbia to examine their ability or inability to contribute the extra dimensions of development desired by aboriginal communities. The AED framework examines business structure; profitability; employment; aboriginal capacity in education, experience, and finance; preservation of traditional values, culture and language; control of forest management over traditional territory; and community support. Established in the context of unresolved land …


First Nations Trade, Specialization, And Market Institutions: A Historical Survey Of First Nation Market Culture, André Le Dressay, Normand Lavallee, Jason Reeves Jan 2010

First Nations Trade, Specialization, And Market Institutions: A Historical Survey Of First Nation Market Culture, André Le Dressay, Normand Lavallee, Jason Reeves

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

No abstract provided.


In Praise Of Taxes: The Link Between Taxation And Good Governance In A First Nations Context, John Graham, Jodi Bruhn Jan 2010

In Praise Of Taxes: The Link Between Taxation And Good Governance In A First Nations Context, John Graham, Jodi Bruhn

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

No abstract provided.


Strategic Risks And Opportunities For First Nations Financial Institutions: Findings From A Market Demand Study, Tom Cooper Jan 2010

Strategic Risks And Opportunities For First Nations Financial Institutions: Findings From A Market Demand Study, Tom Cooper

Aboriginal Policy Research Consortium International (APRCi)

No abstract provided.