Community Development -- Canada, Community Development, Indigenous peoples -- Canada -- Economic conditions, Indigenous peoples -- Economic conditions, Indigenous business enterprises -- Canada, Indigenous business enterprises 

"There is a better way to do business. Living Rhythms is a rare exploration of indigenous economics, planning, business development, sustainable development, and knowledge systems. Wuttanee argues that Aboriginal communities achieve their best results when they integrate traditional wisdom into sustainable economic strategies instead of focusing uniquely on profits. Whether Aboriginals choose to embrace this approach will determine whether their communities cherish the environment, elders, and traditions rather than a return on investment.

By relying on the input of local citizen teams and leaders Wuttanee is able to focus on real economic factors rather than wrangling about abstract theory. "As Aboriginal peoples, we may not want to completely mirror mainstream business choices. We may bring emotion, spirit, and caring in addition to strong business skills to provide balance in ways that vary across the Aboriginal nations." Wuttunee shows that embracing the principles of sustainability and fusing them with Aboriginal spirituality and ethics provides an exciting new approach to economic development."--Back cover. 

xiv, 199 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. 

Contents:
Star Children
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction: Indigenous Economics Has Values Added
Measuring Our Success in Our Own Way
IN CLOSE PROXIMITY
Tsuu T'ina Nation, Alberta
Winnipeg's Aboriginal Community
SEEKING BALANCE AND PROSPERITY
Toquaht First Nation, British Columbia
Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, British Columbia
Fort McPherson--Gwich'in Community, Northwest Territories
PARTNERING IN DEVELOPMENT
Tribal Councils Investment Group
Bigstone Cree Nation, Alberta and Alberta Pacific Forest Industries, Inc.
St Theresa Point, Manitoba, and The North West Company
Reflections on Living Communities
References
Index.