Activity 10-2: Indigenous Communities EconomicDevelopmentChallenges

In Activity 10-2 you will identify some of the challenges that exist in a system which discourageseconomic development. Small changes have been made to the Indian Act and governmentscontinuetoassesstheActanditsimpactonindigenous communities.

Step1:Watch

Watch the following video which discusses indigenous communities economic developmentFirstNation EconomicDevelopment.

Step2: Research

Conduct Internet research on the "Indian Act and First Nation economic development inCanada"tofurtherIdentifyissueswhichneedtobeaddressedwithinFirstNationCommunities.

Step3:Post

Post at least two links in the discussion thread labeled Indigenous CommunitiesEconomicDevelopment to articles or resources you were able to find on First National economicdevelopment and challenges posed by the Indian Act. Provide a one to two-line description ofthe challenge identified in the resource you found. Take time to review the resources found byyour classmatesandmakeatleastonethoughtfulcommentonafellowstudents'post.