Archive for June 2019
From Conflict to Collaboration: the Tla’amin — Powell River Experience
The coastal town of Powell River shares several similarities with other rural communities in BC. Powell River was established and grew next to a historical First Nations community – in this case on the traditional territory of the Tla’amin Nation. The town’s economic growth and expansion was primarily due to a heavy reliance on the forest industry. And…
Read MoreWebinar: First Nation-Municipality Collaboration — the Tla’amin Nation & Powell River Experience
Webinar: Tuesday, June 25, Noon Pacific The coastal town of Powell River shares many similarities with other rural communities in BC. Powell River was established and grew next to a historical First Nations community – in this case on the traditional territory of the Tla’amin Nation. Its economic growth and expansion were primarily due to a…
Read MoreTla’amin Nation & Powell River: Government to Government Collaboration on BC’s Sunshine Coast
The coastal town of Powell River shares several similarities with other rural communities in BC. Powell River was established and grew next to a historical First Nations community – in this case on the traditional territory of the Tla’amin Nation. Its economic growth and expansion was primarily due to a…
Read MoreIndigenous Tourism in BC — Welcoming Visitors, Preserving Culture, Growing Businesses
From the arid climate of Osoyoos in the south central part of British Columbia, to the misty shores of Kitimat on the central coast, the landscape of the province is full of exhilarating and unique Indoigenous tourism destinations. In keeping with centuries-old traditions of hospitality, the Aboriginal peoples of BC welcome thousands of visitors to…
Read MoreAboriginal Business Success Stories
From the desert vineyards of Southern British Columbia, to the frozen tundra high above the Arctic Circle; from the urban centre of Winnipeg to the rocky shores of Newfoundland, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis are establishing and promoting business ventures and partnerships that will provide long term employment and benefits for years to come.
Read MoreFuture Food: Getting Beyond the Energy Blindness of Techno-Utopianism
(The following is adapted from The Future is Rural: Food System Adaptations to the Great Simplification, by Jason Bradford. How’s this for a party-stopper: Contrary to the forecasts of most demographers, urbanization will reverse course as globalization unwinds during the 21st century. The eventual decline in fossil hydrocarbon flows, and the inability of renewables…
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