Livelihood and Economic Independence
Livelihood is the ability to make a living and this was among the promises of the numbered treaties. The promise was for continued traditional life, where possible, and assistance to adapt and shift to the new, modern world.
A significant piece of Treaties is achieving First Nations economic independence within a modern environment, pimâcihisowin.
The OTC works to implement this vision of treaty by supporting traditions and offering to connect individuals with opportunities:
- READ: The history of treaties and First Nations economic independence.
- SEE HOW COMMUNITIES ARE GROWING:
New Partnerhsip Brings Saskatchewan First Nations and Business together
Athabasca Basin Development
Misty Ventures
Des Nedhe Development - JOIN: A workshop
- RESOURCES: The Saskatchewan Indigenous Economic Development Network (SIEDN). Read interview with their Executive Directors.
From Indigenous Corporate Training Three elements for developing reconciliation strategies for businesses
From the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, Indigenous Engagement Charter
