A new study on economic development in first nations is
urging the Federal government to scrap the Indian Act, and
allow some form of self-governance.
Author of the Public Policy Forum Report Gordon Shanks
says the act makes it difficult for native communities to
utilize business oportunities.
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Shanks adds other ways to stimulate economic growth in
first nations is co-ordinating Federal and Provincial
funding programs.
The study was based on interviews with business
stakeholders, and first nations.
