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Wholly owned and operated by a First Nation, the 2.1MW Atlin hydro plant is a perfect example of how water power can be environmentally beneficial and socially responsible, writes Lara Taylor in Water Power
video:Ian Gill, President of Ecotrust Canada, speaks about privatization and the environmental impacts of run-of-river independent power projects in BC.
New $7-million fund will give first nations groups money to own run-of-river projects, writes energy reporter Scott Simpson in the Vancouver Sun.
Ecotrust Canada and two aboriginal capital corporations have partnered to help First Nations take ownership of power projects on their traditional territories, writes Colleen
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Ottawa - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, today announced a contribution to the Aboriginal Energy Partnership to establish a new fund that will support Aboriginal involvement in renewable energy hydro projects in
run-of-river powerproject name:run-of-river powervideo:The Fund seeks to generate renewable energy in BC and regenerate Aboriginal economies by financing Aboriginal equity stakes in run-of-river projects.
Former PM's $50-million investment fund aims to promote entrepreneurs within native communities
BY PAUL WALDIE, GLOBE AND MAIL, March 11, 2009
Former prime minister Paul Martin is launching a $50-million investment fund that will target companies with ties to native communities.
Ralph Nader, consumer advocate and three-time presidential candidate, makes some keen observations on the resilience of the cooperative model for financial institutions compared to the spectacular failings of most large banks in the United States.
Certainly every borrower wants the lowest rate of interest they can obtain. However, when it comes to securing business financing it is important not to focus just on the lowest rate, writes Investment Manager Bill Girard.
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