Reading Time: 5 minutes Chief Reginald Bellerose of Muskowekwan encourages First Nations to find the correct balance between politics and business
Tag: Aboriginal Business
Indigenous tourism is relatively untouched but the potential is vast
Reading Time: 3 minutes First Nations should take an inventory of their cultural, spiritual and ecological assets, then develop ways to present them to tourists
Court decisions hurting Aboriginal communities
Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s time to look beyond the courts for political leadership that works to achieve greater certainty for everyone
Give First Nations priority access to marijuana industry
Reading Time: 3 minutes Indigenous communities should have the same access that private sector parties are demanding
Attawapiskat First Nation refuses to address its problems
Reading Time: 3 minutes De Beers decided to shelve plans to expand its mine because of the difficulty of dealing with continual protests from community members
Indigenous communities deserve economic choice
Reading Time: 3 minutes Allowing free market ownership of urban reserves can give First Nations the economic clout to move ahead, despite having to pay taxes
Killing energy projects only hurts First Nations
Reading Time: 4 minutes Stringent environmental oversight already protects native rights to land and water, negating the need for veto rights
Giving First Nations the power to flourish
Reading Time: 3 minutes Across Canada, significant projects have improved conditions in many communities, thanks to a funding model that demands accountability
Mining and First Nations collaboration thriving in Saskatchewan
Reading Time: 3 minutes Land certainty and positive partnerships with First Nations make the province one of the most attractive jurisdictions in the world for mining investment
What First Nations can learn from New Zealand’s Maori
Reading Time: 3 minutes How Indigenous-led business partnerships can lead the way