This paper proposes a model that identifies the characteristics, particularities and determinants of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) operating in multiple national markets. We identify these firms as Globally Oriented SMEs (GOSMEs), a particular category of international firms that...

This paper is concerned with building a descriptive model of the relationship between First Nations bands and the Federal Government of Canada that has emerged as a result of programme devolution. By unpacking and reconstructing the components of the accountability relationship we identify...

Research shows that Aboriginal economic development is characterized by an emphasis on the creation of profitable business ventures. This paper reviews economic development theory in search of a perspective relevant to Aboriginal communities. An alternative perspective is then proposed

In Canada there are numerous studies about Indigenous entrepreneurship, most descriptive with little theory development or testing. This leaves a gap in the information available to researchers, policy makers and practitioners.In this paper we describe a research program intended to address this...

Why do individuals from some nations have a greater propensity to engage in different forms of entrepreneurship, than do others who have unlike values? It appears that any given situation may present itself as an opportunity, or not, based on culturally influenced interpretation. Helander argued...

The experience of Aboriginal peoples in North America with globalization (or at least something very like it) is not simply a feature of the current era. It began some five centuries ago, upon first contact with Europeans. The negative impact has been well documented: socially cohesive...

This paper gives an account of what Dene residents of the Sahtu Region have to say about globalisation and petroleum development. Starting in 2005, we interviewed people across the Sahtu Region. Respondents recognize the shortterm advantages of building a pipeline, but they are concerned about...

Indigenous peoples1 to the “new global economy”: their participation in the wine-making industry. We first outline the objectives and assess the feasibility of Indigenous economic development. We then discuss two case studies of Indigenous peoples “First Nations” people in Canada; and a...

This case study uses an interdisciplinary approach to examine Inuit and First Nations perspectives and initiatives to foster sustainable entrepreneurship and economic development related to the forthcoming Mackenzie Gas Pipeline in Canada's Northwest Territories. The 1,220-kilometer pipeline...

Aboriginal people are seeking to regain control over their traditional lands and resources. Among other things, they expect these land and resources to form the foundation upon which they can rebuild their economies and communities. Aboriginal people want to pursue this development on their own...