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Indigenous Economic Development Corporations – The ABCs
Sometimes when the name says it all, the name says it all. This is true in a basic sense with Indigenous Economic Development Corporations. Namely, a...
Indigenous Economic Development (2)
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Notable Impact of Urban Reserves and Saskatoon
The first urban reserve in Canada was created in 1988 in the City of Saskatoon. The relationship between Saskatoon and Muskeg Lake Cree Nation (MLCN)...
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Urban Reserves and Economic Independence
Paul K. Ledoux, Council Member, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation was a guest speaker at the Urban Reserves Forum in Winnipeg in early March 2016. Paul...
Ramona Materi Ingenia Consulting
Ramona Materi, MPA, MEd is the President of Ingenia Consulting. Ingenia consults on labour market and economic development issues. The firm has...
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4 Facts About Indigenous People and Taxes
The myth that Indigenous People do not pay taxes is one of the more enduring misconceptions regarding how easy Indigenous People have it and...
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What Is Indigenous Self-Reliance?
Indigenous Peoples want the ability to participate in the political, and more importantly, the economic mainstream without having to rely on federal...
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Doing Business with First Nations Leasing Land
There is a new reality taking shape in the Canadian economy. More than ever before, First Nations are pursuing and achieving a greater share in the...
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9 Tips for Doing Business With First Nations
The time has come and we see action on the horizon in terms of change coming politically, legally and economically for Indigenous Peoples. Improving...
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First Nations and Big Retail Outlets - Signs of Respect
I was inspired to write this blog post while on a recent trip to Campbell River, BC when I noticed this Target Store logo with First Nations designs...
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Indigenous People: Pro-development or Pro-conservation?
I’m often asked this question in my workshops. My answer is, “It depends.” There are two considerations that come into play in evaluating a...