OECD Rural Policy Reviews Linking Indigenous Communities with Regional Development in Canada
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Published: 2020-01-21
Total Pages: 400
ISBN-13: 9264581448
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Canada’s Constitution Act (1982) recognises three Indigenous groups: Indians (now referred to as First Nations), Inuit, and Métis. Indigenous peoples make a vital contribution to the culture, heritage and economic development of Canada. Despite improvements in Indigenous well-being in recent decades, significant gaps remain with the non-Indigenous population. This study focuses on four priority issues to maximise the potential of Indigenous economies in Canada.