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TitleA socio-economic study of Fort Chipewyan, the Peace-Athabasca Delta and the Lake Athabasca Region
Publication TypeReport
Year of Publication1971
Corporate AuthorsPeace-Athabasca Delta Project Group, & Moncrieff, Montgomery and Associates
Pagination 128
Place Published Edmonton: Moncrieff, Montgomery and Associates Ltd.
Publication Language en
Keywordsagriculture, Bennett Dam, dam, economic conditions, economic diversity, economy, employment, fish, fishing, forestry, fur, Lake Athabasca, mining, Peace-Athabasca Delta, relocation, social conditions, socio-economic, tourism, trapping, water level
Abstract

Study to counteract the adverse effects of low water levels, caused by the Bennett Dam, on the fur and fish economy of the Fort Chipewyan community. Includes population profile and relocation experience of community members. Discusses past and present economic patterns, such as trapping, fishing, forestry, mining & explorations, tourism, agriculture, including exploitation of those potentially beneficial activities. Indicates roles to be taken by private sector and government. Recommends socio-economic improvement through a combination of social assistance and development of employment, economic diversity and vocational opportunity.

Topics

First Nations, economic development

Locational Keywords

Fort Chipewyan

Active Link

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/65724866

Group

CEMA

Citation Key22168

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