Resource Library
Count: 27
| Resource | Website | Category >> Sub Category | Type | Provider |
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| Aboriginal Economic Development | https://www.gov.mb.ca/inr/major-initiatives/aboriginal-economic-development.html |
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Funding | Provincial |
| Description: Funding to support and create economic and employment opportunities for communities |
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| Assembly of First Nations (AFN) - Case studies | http://www.afn.ca/uploads/files/policy_forum/case_studies_on_first_nations_who_have_levered_private_sector_funding_for_infrastr.pdf |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: Case studies of First Nations receiving funding for infrastructure and economic development projects. |
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| BOOK: Community Economic Development (CED) - Building for Social Change | http://www.ccednet-rcdec.ca/en/node/4537 |
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Tools & Information | International |
| Description: Book on Community Economic Development for practioners and communities looking to be trained in this practice |
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| Business Development Bank of Canada - Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan | https://www.bdc.ca/en/i_am/aboriginal_entrepreneur/pages/default.aspx |
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Funding | Financial Institution |
| Description: Provides banking and loan opportunities for First Nations who are looking to create businesses |
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| Canadian Centre for Community Renewal - Down with Dysfunctional Measurement! | http://communityrenewal.ca/sites/all/files/resource/MW140419.pdf |
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Tools & Information | Non-Profit |
| Description: Article - A Community Economic Development Framework guide for improving the effectiveness of policy and programs. |
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| Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) | https://www.ccab.com/ |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: Provides certification for aboriginal owned businesses while providing tools and financing options Also provides other tools, training and networks for aboriginal businesses |
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| Co-managing Natural Resources with First Nations | http://publications.gc.ca/collections/Collection/R32-223-1996E.pdf |
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Tools & Information | Federal |
| Description: Guide on how to work collaboratively to manage natural resources |
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| Communities Committee - "Acquiring and Managing A Community-Owned Forest: A Manual for Communities" | http://www.communitiescommittee.org/pdfs/Acquiring_and_Managing_a_Community-Owned_Forest.pdf |
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Tools & Information | Non-Profit |
| Description: This handbook provides a guide for communities interested in establishing a community-owned forest. Includes the benefits of a community owned forest. |
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| Communities Committee - Forest Sustainability Indicator Tools for Communities | http://www.communitiescommittee.org/fsitool/index.html |
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Tools & Information | Non-Profit |
| Description: This is a toolkit for forest-based communities that are working on maintaining and enhancing their natural resources as a basis for long-term economic, social and environmental health. |
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| Community Economic Development (CED) | https://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/rural-communities/community-planning/community-economic-development-planning.html |
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Tools & Information | Provincial |
| Description: Community Economic Development Handbooks from Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development |
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| Community Economic Development in Manitoba Theory, History, Policy, and Practice | https://www.ccednet-rcdec.ca/sites/ccednet-rcdec.ca/files/ced_in_mb_theory_history_policy_practice.pdf |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: A paper on different aspects of Economic Development |
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| Community Exchange - Community Currency Guide | https://www.community-exchange.org/docs/Community_Currency_Guide.pdf |
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Tools & Information | Non-Profit |
| Description: This tool describes four basic steps to evaluating, choosing, and implementing a local community currency to effectively improve your economy and build local capacity. |
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| Community Opportunity Readiness | https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033414/1100100033415 |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: The Community Opportunity Readiness Program addresses the financial needs of Aboriginal communities when they are in pursuit of, and wish to participate in, an economic opportunity. |
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| Economic Growth Fund | http://www.firstpeoplesfund.ca/summary_of_programs.php |
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Funding | Organization |
| Description: Provides funding and support services for aboriginal economic development |
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| Indigenous Business Development Services | https://cfmanitoba.ca/special-programs/indigenous-business-development-services |
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Funding | Organization |
| Description: This program is composed of organizations who offer services and funding to Indigenous entrepreneurs. |
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| Indigenous Business Development Services | https://cfmanitoba.ca/special-programs/indigenous-business-development-services |
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Service | Indigenous Resource / Federal |
| Description: Each year, the Indigenous Business Development Services project (previously Aboriginal Business Service Network) sponsors an Indigenous Business Planning Competition, evoking the spirit of entrepreneurship. Winners in each of the rural and urban (City of Winnipeg) categories receive $5,000 towards starting their business |
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| ISC - Community Opportunity Readiness | https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033417/1613659339457 |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: Funding for economic development opportunities for Aboriginal Communities |
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| ISC - Lands and Economic Development Services Program (LEDSP) | http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100033423/1100100033424 |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: Provides funding for First Nations to Deliver economic development services, such as community economic development planning, capacity development initiatives and proposal development Assume greater control over reserve lands, resources and the environment on behalf of the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs and in accordance with the Indian Act Help build capacity to effectively manage their lands in accordance with the First Nations Land Management Act's various tools, such as land codes, individual agreements, land management systems and environmental agreements Provide support services that prevent contamination of reserve lands under INAC custodial responsibility |
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| National Aboriginal Forestry Association | http://www.nafaforestry.org/index.html |
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Tools & Information | Organization |
| Description: This organization helps with forest management, commercial opportunities and holistic forestry in aboriginal communities. |
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| Tale'awtxw Aboriginal Capital | http://tacc.ca/business-planning/ |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: Business Plan template and Financial Statement template |
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| Resource | Website | Category >> Sub Category | Type | Provider |
| The Community Resilience Manual: A Resource for Rural Renewal and Recovery | http://communityrenewal.ca/sites/all/files/resource/P200_0.pdf |
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Tools & Information | Non-Profit |
| Description: Designed to help rural communities create social and economic change and determine their current state |
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| The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation | https://mcconnellfoundation.ca |
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Funding | Foundation |
| Description: A private Canadian foundation that helps with social, cultural, economic and environmental challenges by granting and investing, capacity building, convening, and co-creation with grantees, partners and the public. |
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| Transformation International | http://www.transformationinternational.ca |
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Tools & Information | Indigenous Resource |
| Description: Works to respond to the need for community, economic and environmental solutions. The Transformation business model focuses on increasing the capacity of individuals, communities, organizations and governments. |
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| Understanding Indigenous Economic Development in Northern, Rural, and Remote Settings | https://ccednet-rcdec.ca/sites/ccednet-rcdec.ca/files/understanding_indigenous_economic_development_in_northern_rural_and_remote_settings-_frameworks_for_change.pdf |
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Tools & Information | University / College |
| Description: Economic Development plans and tools for communities. |
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| Western Economic Diversification Canada - Western Diversification Program | https://www.wd-deo.gc.ca/eng/11564.asp |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: Invests in initiatives that strengthen the economy of western Canada |
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| Women entrepreneurship Fund | http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/128.nsf/eng/h_00000.html |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: The Women Entrepreneurship Fund will fund women-owned and women-led businesses to invest in activities in pursuit of market opportunities abroad, scal-up expansion and growth and to support the objectives of the Women Entrepreurship Fund |
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| Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES) Ecosystem Fund | https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/129.nsf/eng/home#_blank |
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Funding | Federal |
| Description: The WES Ecosystem Fund seeks to address gaps and build capacity in the entrepreneurship ecosystem for women |
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