Business Mind of the Economic Warrior [Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, JAED]

"For me, it is most important that we honour the things that we as Aboriginal people can bring to the business table. I do not think that the mainstream has a lock on the best way to do business. The best way is for us to learn and share together. We have to take time to reflect on our decisions to enter into the mainstream economy. The costs and implications must be clearly understood for us in relationship to our visions that we have for our communities. That was really very nicely set up at the beginning of the conference. It is not a question of whether or not we will develop our economies. There is clear successful development occurring across the country but now, it is more a question of how we want to develop our economies that must be reflected upon by our leaders, elders, and our citizens. I think that there are ways to honour our own culture as we seek to develop our economies."