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.