Session 2: Varieties of Aboriginal Economic Development

Friday, March 7, 2008
Talk: 1 – 3 pm
Public Reception: 3 – 4 pm

Opening & closing reflections: Elder Lillian McGregor

Introductory remarks: Hon. James K. Bartleman

Session Two explores several contemporary approaches to economic development for Aboriginal communities: integrating Aboriginal communities into the mainstream economy through collaboration with national or international corporations; incorporating traditional knowledge and practices into economic development projects; coordinating economic development with projects aimed at strengthening self-government; and, enhancing economic empowerment for Aboriginal women and youth.

This event is free and open to the public.

Panellists:

1. Bernd Christmas, Senior Vice President and National Practice Leader, Hill & Knowlton Canada
2. Professor Mark Dockstator, Chair, First Nations Statistical Institute, Trent University
3. Herb George (Satsan), President, National Centre for First Nations Governance
4. Professor Wanda Wuttunee, Department of Native Studies, University of Manitoba

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