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

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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)...

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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.