These case studies are part of a larger report on the leverl of Aboriginal co-operative activity in Canada, which was undertaken by the Canadian Co-operative Association, INAC, Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapirisat of Canada, Federal Co-operative Secretariat, University of Saskatchewan and the University of Victoria. The co-operative model is consistent with Aboriginal beliefs and values and thus this study is intended as a marketing tool to provide an alternative to the corporate approach of doing business.

The complete report is available on the following web sites:

• Centre for the Study of Co-operatives - University of Saskatchewan
• Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA)
• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

• Introduction
• Arctic Co-operatives Limited
• Ikaluktutiak Co-operative Limited - Update 2000
• Ikaluktutiak Co-operative Limited - 1992 Original Study
• Caisse Populaire Kahnawake
• Puvirnituq Co-operative
• Apaqtukewaq Fisheries Co-operative
• Anishinabek Nation Credit Union
• Native Inter-Tribal Housing Co-operative and First Nations Housing Co-operative
• Akochikan Co-operative
• Neechi Foods Co-operative Limited - Update 2000
• Neechi Foods Co-operative Limited - 1991 Original Study
• Amachewespimawin Co-operative
• Wilp Sa Maa'y Harvesting Co-operative
• New Beginnings Housing Co-operative
• Quint Development Corporation

Aboriginal Co-Operatives in Canada Case Studies (PDF 923 Kb) in PDF format.

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