ABORIGINAL PEOPLE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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In Modules 2.3 to 2.7, we will focus on economic development capacity. In particular, we will discuss Aboriginal rights, land claims and modern treaties and the relationship between these items and economic development.
Finally, in Module 2.8, we will consider the issues and challenges that
Aboriginal people face as they implement the approach to development identified
in Module 2.1. We will also consider several cases describing development
activities occurring among Aboriginal people from coast to coast.
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Module 2.1 – The Role of Economic Development We will begin Module 2.1 with an overview of the socio-economic circumstances of the Aboriginal people in Canada. Then, we will look at the Aboriginal response to these circumstances. What will emerge is a sense of the Aboriginal view of the relationship between self-government and control of traditional lands, economic and business development, economic self-sufficiency and an end to dependency.
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Module 2.2 – The Aboriginal Approach to Economic Development In Module 2.2, we will investigate the approach to economic development that has emerged among Aboriginal people as a result of their view of the relationship between self-government and control of traditional lands, economic and business development, economic self-sufficiency and an end to dependency. |
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Module 2.3 – Economic Development Capacity: Aboriginal Rights, Land Claims and Treaties Module 2.3 is the first of three modules in which we will consider the relationship between Aboriginal rights, land claims, modern treaties, and economic development. Throughout, we will focus on two things:
Specifically, in Module 2.3 we will consider three key events that occurred in the 1970's. They are the Calder Decision of the Supreme Court of Canada, The MacKenzie Valley Pipeline Inquiry and the James bay and Northern Quebec Agreement. |
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Module 2.4: Economic Development Capacity: The James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement In Module 2.4, we will continue our investigation of the relationship between Aboriginal rights, land claims, modern treaties, and economic development. In particular, we will consider the terms of, and reaction to, the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement, and the economic and business development activities that have emerged as a result of it. |
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Module 2.5: Economic Development Capacity: The Inuvialuit Agreement In Module 2.5 we will consider the terms and outcomes of the Inuvialuit Agreement (IFA). We will also examine the business development activities of the Inuvialuit that have occurred as a result of the agreement. |
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Module 2.6: Economic Development Capacity: The James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement and Inuvialuit Agreements Compared In Module 2.6, we will compare the terms and conditions of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement and the Inuvialuit Agreement. Our objectives are to investigate the evolution of the terms of final agreements over time and to assess the reaction to and the level of satisfaction of the respective parties to their agreements. |
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Module 2.7: Economic Development Capacity: The Nisga'a Agreement In Module 2.7, we will look at the most recent of the comprehensive claims or modern treaties - the just completed Nisga'a Final Agreement. We will focus on the terms and conditions of this agreement and consider how they have evolved from earlier comprehensive agreements. We will pay particular attention to the provisions relating to economic development capacity-building. |
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Module 2.8: The Business Development Context Module 2.8 is the final module of Unit 2 and of Part I. In it we will do three things. First, we are going to review the material on Aboriginal rights, land claims and modern treaties as it relates to economic development capacity. In particular, we will consider the extent to which the agreements have delivered the benefits expected when they were signed. Then, we will consider the issues and challenges that Aboriginal people face as they practice entrepreneurship and business development in pursuit of their individual and collective economic objectives. Finally, we will look at some of the development outcomes that have occurred as a result of Aboriginal entrepreneurship. Internet Links:
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