Indigenous Governance Database

Journey to Economic Independence: B.C. First Nations' Perspectives

Author
Ted Williams
Year

There are two approaches to economic development being pursued by the participant First Nations. One is creation of an economy through support for local entrepreneurs and the development of their individual enterprises (i.e. Westbank First Nation). The other is creation of an economy through development of First Nation community-owned and operated business enterprises that, in turn, provide for the training and capacity building of individual First Nation members (i.e. Osoyoos Indian Band)...

capacity building
comprehensive community planning
First Nations
intergovernmental agreements
land leasing
nation-owned enterprises
sustainable communities
water use
Native Nations
Beecher Bay First Nation
Fort Nelson First Nation
Hupacasath First Nation
Lake Babine Nation
McLeod Lake Indian Band
Osoyoos Indian Band
Squamish Nation
Tk'emlúps te Secwe̓pemc
Tsleil-Waututh Nation
Westbank First Nation
Canada
Resource Type
Other Papers & Reports
Topics
Citizenship/Membership
Economic and Community Development
Environment and Natural Resources
Governance
Intergovernmental Relations
Land/Jurisdiction
Leadership
Citation

Williams, Ted. "Journey to Economic Independence: B.C. First Nations’ Perspectives." First Nations Economic Development Project. This report is the result of a collaboration between the First Nations Leadership Council and the Ministry of Economic Development. West Vancouver, BC. February 2008. Paper. 

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