To be a successful entrepreneur requires business planning, innovation and risk-taking. In short, it is a lot of work! But, there are many benefits too.
Being your own boss can be very rewarding, but it is not for everyone. Before you take the first step, take some time to find out if you are well suited to being an entrepreneur, to understand the benefits of entrepreneurship and to learn about your chances of success.
Cape Breton University’s MBA in Community Economic Development (CED) is an advanced program with community at its core; it resonates with people who wish to make a difference in their organizations and their communities.
The UINR forestry division strives for an environmentally sound way to use our natural resources while creating employment for members of our communities and further strengthening relationships between local industry and Mi’kmaq people.
Management of our commercial fisheries involves a complex range of techniques and strategies including scientific, resource, commercial, and market information. The main mechanism for communication between governments and industry is through advisory and various other fisheries committees and groups. Attendance at these meetings is critical to full participation in co-management of the fisheries.
This report is written as a result of the many dialogues and discussion with NWMO, and Mawiw's focus group. The focus group was formed following the initial NWMO presentation held in July of 2009 in Fredericton. This introductory meeting with NWMO was a presentation to Mawiw's board members, Chiefs, technicians, Mawiw executive, and band councillors. Our task within the focus group was to ensure all information provided by NWMO was properly analysed and discussed as to allow for proper feedback to be included in this final report.
