Business Development


Indian and Northern Affairs
www.ainc-inac.gc.ca
This site examines successful Aboriginal economic development ventures. According to the site, these ventures were successful because they found their niche market. Their success was also dependent upon their marketing strategy.

Intergovernmental Fiscal Relationships: An International Perspective
www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/pr/ra/ifr_ip/intgov_e.pdf
As a step towards self-government, it is important for Aboriginal governments to have fiscal relationships with other levels of government. This purpose of the papers if to inform their economic development by investigating and analyzing the challenges faced by other countries in a similar position of Aboriginal people. The paper first discusses the important principles and the best practices that can be derived from the extensive work done by the international financial institutions. Second, it discusses the experience of Sweden, Denmark, The United Kingdom, and Australia. The paper concluded by bringing all the conclusions together and making recommendations for further research as well as future action that may be taken.

Miawpukek: Reaching Self-Suffiency Through Economic Development Guided By Traditional Values
www.ainc-inac.gc.ca
Discusses the Miawpukek First Nation and how they have created economic development opportunities in the community based on their values. The community sought to become self-sufficient and in the process retain their traditional and cultural values.

Research Report On the Revenue Generating Capacity of the United Anishnaabeg Councils First Nations
www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/pr/ra/nt_uac/index_e.html
The enclosed report presents a detailed survey of the current and potential revenue-generation alternatives which may be drawn upon by the seven First Nations of the United Anishnaabeg Councils. This is a comprehensive report dealing with issues for these First Nations. The research report demonstrates that the First Nations have developed their fiscal capacity to the greatest extent even under the strain of their limited authority. They continue today to develop this capacity with great difficulty.