Indigenous Governance Database

Membertou First Nation

Producer
Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada
Year

This short documentary introduces the Membertou First Nation and explains how it freed itself from government dependency. The summary provided on the webpage with the video states:

Through the marriage of indigenous knowledge and modern business practises, the Membertou First Nation has created its own good fortune. See how this ISO-certified community is forging a new path and helping other First Nations follow in their footsteps.

First Nations governance
Native Nations
Membertou First Nation
Topics
Economic and Community Development
Citation

 "Membertou First Nation." Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada. 2009. Documentary. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wtitD_E6Nc, accessed September 1, 2012)

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