700 Infographics of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Communities [Statistics Canada]

This study provides a broad understanding of the business environments in Indigenous communities - First Nations and Inuit - across Canada. These communities are typically located in rural low density or remote areas. The analysis profiles businesses located in Indigenous communities and compares them with businesses located in Non-Indigenous communities with similar population size parameters; hence, this analysis uses a geographic concept (i.e., the type of community) to connect the business dimension with the Indigenous dimension, as opposed to businesses whose ownership identifies as Indigenous. However, businesses are sometimes referred to in this study simply as First Nations, Inuit or Non-Indigenous - it must be borne in mind that these designations are based on business location rather than ownership.

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The National Indigenous Economic Development Board (NIEDB)

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The National Indigenous Economic Development Board

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NIEDB

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2019

The 2019 National Indigenous Economic Development Board (NIEDB) Economic Progress Report
provides a thorough and in-depth analysis of the economic realities of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
The report includes three core indicators: employment; income; and, community well-being. These core
indicators are examined through 13 separate measures. Additionally, five underlying indicators are
considered: education; entrepreneurship and business development; governance; lands and resources;
and, infrastructure, with these underlying indicators examined through 18 measures. Of the 31
measures examined, 11 are new to the 2019 report, including: several which examine workforce
representation; enhanced income and educational attainment measures; community financial
certification; and, the crowding and condition of housing. The 2019 Report also for the first time
includes a Gender-Based Analysis, as well as two new composite indices: the NIEDB Economic
Development Index and the Infrastructure Index. This report serves to provide the most complete and
robust picture of Indigenous economic well-being in Canada to date.

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Statistics Canada

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Crime and victimization
Includes information on adult criminal courts, corrections, crime reporting, victim services, children and youth, and violence against Indigenous women.

Demographic characteristics and Indigenous groups
Includes demographic, social and economic characteristics of Indigenous peoples.

Education, learning and skills
Education and skills related to the Indigenous population in Canada, including educational attainment, field of study, educational outcomes, literacy, and technology use.

Health and well-being
The health of Indigenous people and communities in Canada, including self-rated health, chronic conditions, well-being, life expectancy, and accessibility to health providers and services.

Income and spending
Individual and family income by source, and spending in Indigenous households.

Indigenous children
Demographic, social and economic characteristics of Indigenous children, and data on health and well-being.

Indigenous population profiles
Demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the Indigenous population available for various geographic areas.

Labour and employment
Measures of labour market activity, such as employment, characteristics of jobs held, and unemployment.

Language and culture
Information is available on home language, mother tongue; ability to speak or understand an Indigenous language, the strength and vitality of Indigenous languages and factors associated with perpetuating and revitalizing these languages.

Living arrangements and housing
Information about housing conditions, house features, crowding, and unmet shelter needs for Indigenous peoples.

Other content related to Indigenous peoples
The objectives of the Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS) are to identify the needs of Aboriginal peoples and to inform policy and programs aimed at improving the well-being of Aboriginal peoples.

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Statistics Canada

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Explore the distribution of the population with Aboriginal identity across Canada in 2016 using the Census Program Data Viewer.

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First Nations Tax Commission (FNTC)

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First Nations Tax Commission

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FNTC

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2019

Archives of all previous issues of FNTC’s quarterly newsletters.

Volume 12
Issue 03 Winter 2019
Advancing First Nation FMA Cannabis Fiscal and Regulatory Proposal

Issue 02 Fall 2018
Building the First Nations Infrastructure Institute

Issue 01 Summer 2018
Our Lands, Our Jurisdiction, Our Institutions: First Nations Leading the Way – May 15 – 17, 2018

Volume 11
Issue 04 Spring 2018
Cover Story: Our Lands, Our Jurisdiction, Our Institutions: First Nations Leading The Way

Issue 03 Winter 2018
Cover Story: Defining a First Nations fiscal relationship with the Crown

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Newsletter

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Tourism Nova Scotia

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Welcome to your introductory travel trade toolkit, developed as a tool to help
grow your overseas and United States visitor business!
This Travel Trade toolkit is designed to provide tactics, processes and best business
practices on how to develop and expand your distribution, and ultimately, your
business. The toolkit focuses on the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany,
France and China markets.

The information in this toolkit, combined with advice and assistance from your
provincial tourism organizations (PMOs), destination marketing / management
organizations (DMOs), tourism industry associations and tourism operators, will
assist you in growing your business on the path to success.
The following modules are designed as a guide to help you make informed
business decisions, but should be accompanied by further business advice.
Making the decision to work with travel trade is not for everyone.

It’s a significant business decision and involves a multi-year allocation of time
and money. To achieve success in this area, your business needs to be market
ready, and you will need to invest in developing relationships with travel trade.
This toolkit is designed to help you develop your business’s travel trade channels.
In short, building your business with overseas and U.S. visitors is a process, but if
done right, your commitment will pay off!

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Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)

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Business Development Bank of Canada

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2018

Worker Scarcity in Canada and What Businesses Can Do to Respond

Almost 40% of Canadian entrepreneurs are already having difficulty finding the workers they need. And there’s no relief in sight for at least a decade.

As a result, some companies are unable to fill customer orders or even have to refuse them. Quality is suffering and competitiveness is declining.

BDC surveyed more than 1,200 entrepreneurs about how a worker shortage is impacting their business. We found affected firms are 65% more likely to be low-growth businesses.

In this study, you will learn about the forces causing shortages and the steps businesses are taking to find and retain workers.

Discover:
the hardest hit regions and industries
indirect costs of labour shortages you may not have considered
four strategies you can use to find and keep the best people
inspiring case studies of entrepreneurs who are overcoming a worker shortage

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Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC)

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Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada

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ITAC

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2019

The International Indigenous Tourism Conference (IITC) is an annual conference bringing together people interested and invested in creating and contributing towards the Indigenous tourism industry. This year, Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) is proud to be hosting the 8th International Indigenous Tourism Conference (IITC) in Syilx Territory at the Delta Hotels by Marriot Grand Okanagan Resort in Kelowna, British Columbia from November 12 to 14, 2019.

This year’s conference theme is “Inspire. Transform. Unite. Accelerating Indigenous tourism growth.” Presentations will be focused on inspiring communities and entrepreneurs to explore tourism as an economic driver. Transform, focuses on the impacts of Indigenous tourism on visitors and Indigenous operators alike. Unite speaks to the power of partnerships and coming together to empower the Indigenous tourism industry.

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Conference

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Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC)

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Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada

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ITAC

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2019

Destination Canada and ITAC partnered on international market research looking at the activities of travellers as well as their interest in Indigenous tourism experiences in Canada. The research covered 10 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe, India and North America and also includes a domestic market snapshot.

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700 Infographics of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Communities [Statistics Canada]