QUESNEL: Manitoba First Nations should opt for economic collaboration, not confrontation – Winnipeg Sun
Aug 16, 2024
Some First Nations in Manitoba are leading the way on economic development. They are seeking out ways to find value-added opportunities and collaborate with private third parties and other governments. These communities are not waiting around for opportunities to seek them out.
These First Nations focused on collaboration. This approach builds lasting and productive economic relationships within the modern economy.
Example one.
Indigenous tourism in Manitoba has flourished over the last several years as First Nations tap into their advantages in culture and the natural environment. For example, La Brasserie Nonsuch Brewing opened a majority Indigenous-owned brewery in Winnipeg. Whiteshell Petroforms Authentic Indigenous Tours provides cultural tours in Manitoba’s Whiteshell Provincial Park, about two hours east of Winnipeg. Finally, Wapusk Adventures is an Indigenous-owned and operated outdoor tour company in Churchill.
