Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Contents ix
3. Acknowledgments xi
4. Preface xiii
5. Introduction: Indigenous Economics Has Values Added 1
6. Measuring Our Success in Our Own Way 18
7. In Close Proximity
8. Tsuu T’ina Nation, Alberta 27
9. Winnipeg’s Aboriginal Community 53
10. Seeking Balance and Prosperity
11. Toquaht First Nation, British Columbia 83
12. Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, British Columbia 93
13. Fort McPherson–Gwich’in Community, Northwest Territories 104
14. Partnering in Development
15. Tribal Councils Investment Group 121
16. Bigstone Cree Nation, Alberta and Alberta Pacific Forest Industries, Inc. 138
17. St Theresa Point, Manitoba, and The North West Company 156
18. Reflections on Living Communities 170
19. References 193
20. Index 197