Indigenous Economic Development and the Law

3 cr · Undergraduate

This course examines how Canadian law both hinders and promotes the economies of Indigenous communities. Concepts include: economic development activities by Indigenous communities; Aboriginal rights; the duty to consult and accommodate; the Indian Act; First Nations entering contracts; land tenure on reserve; urban reserves; economic security; resource development in Canada; and the promotion of Indigenous business. May not be held with LAW 3980 when titled “Indigenous Economic Development and the Law.”