This course examines sustainable economic development within First Nation Land Code frameworks, focusing on reducing transaction and switching costs to facilitate a competitive investment climate. Students learn how to support economic growth through strategic land management, property rights, and regulatory development under Land Code, exploring tools such as Government Business Enterprises and Economic Development Corporations. Topics include strengthening investor confidence, promoting residential and commercial development, and promoting a streamlined approach to Additions to Reserve. Through lectures and case studies, students analyze legal, policy, and planning tools essential for Indigenous self-governance and economic reconciliation, comparing property rights systems under the Indian Act and Land Code. This course provides the practical and theoretical knowledge necessary to support sustainable development and community building within First Nation jurisdictions. Prerequisites: APNR 1110 (min. grade D) and APNR 3110 (min. grade D)
This course examines sustainable economic development within First Nation Land Code frameworks, focusing on reducing transaction and switching costs to facilitate a competitive investment climate. Students learn how to support economic growth through strategic land management, property rights, and regulatory development under Land Code, exploring tools such as Government Business Enterprises and Economic Development Corporations. Topics include strengthening investor confidence, promoting residential and commercial development, and promoting a streamlined approach to Additions to Reserve. Through lectures and case studies, students analyze legal, policy, and planning tools essential for Indigenous self-governance and economic reconciliation, comparing property rights systems under the Indian Act and Land Code. This course provides the practical and theoretical knowledge necessary to support sustainable development and community building within First Nation jurisdictions. Prerequisites: APNR 1110 (min. grade D) and APNR 3110 (min. grade D)
