Aboriginal Business

This Renewable Electricity Plan sets out a detailed program to move Nova Scotia away from carbon-based electricity towards greener, more local sources. Included in this document are proposed ways for First Nations to become involved through the Community-Based Feed-in Tariff (ComFIT) and Enhanced New Metering programs.

A guide indicating how Aboriginal and other communities may become involved in renewable electricity generation and earn economic benefits through the provincial Community-based Feed-in Tariff (ComFIT) program.

First Nations must become more familiar with renewable energy for many reasons: rising fuel costs, rising electric utility bills, budget constraints, or the potential for economic development in renewable energy. More than Wind: Evaluating Renewable Energy Opportunities for First Nations in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, provides an in-depth overview of the various renewable energy technologies, funding, government policy, community energy planning, conservation, and energy efficiency.

"Aboriginal peoples have had a long history of utilizing non-timber forest products While the type of products used is well document, little is know about the quantities collected and if these products could be sold and marketed as a means of income generation for Aboriginal peoples. This thesis examines three main components of the economic development for a potential NTFP in a sub-arctic aboriginal setting. The first part of this thesis examines the cultural and institutions implication of the collection of such a product in the Gwich'in Settlement Area (GSA).

"The program will offer financing to enhance the viability of new and existing businesses operated by qualified clients or to improve their access to other funding sources."

"We have revamped our Equity Fund Program for small to medium business owners and upcoming business owners."

"Aboriginal Seafood Network Inc. (ASN) is an Aboriginal Communal Commercial Fisheries Enterprise which is managed by a stand alone manager and has one shareholder which is the New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council and has a clearer mandate or vision to focus on economic growth through resource access and aim towards viability and stability of ASN."

"Recognizing that the research continuum spreads from pure (fundamental) science to development and commercialization, this program aims to foster development, early commercialization, and/or the early industry adoption of innovation results."

"The Maliseet Nation at this picturesque community located at the upper part of the St. John River valley is an innovator in the Native gaming and entertainment business and is one of the first facilities in the Maritime Provinces on a first nation to offer a quality and professionally run Texas Hold’em style poker room. Our facility also offers exciting Bingo and Video lotto lounges. Also for your convenience we offer full meal snack bar and smoke shop."

The Professional Master of Public Administration degree program is a graduate level program offered in partnership with Queen's University. This program will develop skills required in public policy development and analysis. It will augment management skills required for senior administrators in Indigenous organizations to translate policy into action. The program is unique in that learners are able to complete a specific concentration in Indigenous Policy & Governance.

The Aboriginal Community and Social Development program is focused on the planning, development, evaluation and administration of social/health care services within the Aboriginal community. This program includes business and community development studies with an emphasis on integrating cultural, social and health issues relevant to Aboriginal people in Canada. Cultural teachings and smudging are integrated daily throughout each academic semester in social activities, individual program courses, and Traditional Teacher/Elder visits.