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Economic Self-Determination in Action: Sii T’ax Development Corporation’s Achievements as an Independent Economic Development Corporation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: April 1, 2025, signalled a pivotal shift in the economic trajectory of the Gitlaxt’aamiks community and the wider Nis a’a Nation. On this day, the Sii T’ax Development Corporation (STDC) emerged as the independent economic arm of the Gitlaxt’aamiks Village Government (GVG) (B. Mercer, personal communication, April 2025). This transition formally designates STDC as the independent economic entity of GVG while granting it the freedom to pursue business development, forge new partnerships, and drive employment initiatives with greater autonomy.

Source: Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development

DOI: 10.29173/jaed560

Authors: Bertram Mercer, Mia Brown

Language: English

Topic: Local Economic Development and Planning

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7121113191

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