This forum seeks to investigate the complexities of undertaking business and economic development for Indigenous Peoples. These economic self-determinative activities are an increasingly important aspect of Indigenous governance, as the sustainable creation of wealth and jobs for Indigenous communities and youth is one of the challenges that Indigenous peoples struggle to protect their culture.

1. Being Indigenous and Being in Business
May 16, 2023 at 8pm Pacific Time

This session involves a discussion of what it is to be indigenous and to be engaged in commercial activities, and how Indigenous knowledge systems and traditional laws affect commercial activities. effectiveness in Indigenous business.

2. Governance and Development as it relates to Indigenous Peoples
May 23, 2023 at 8pm Pacific Time

The recognition of Indigenous rights to use land, implicates the right to development and the commercial use of natural resources for various Indigenous groups.

3. The Institutions and Forms of Indigenous Business Activity in State Law: Over-Regulations, Stereotypes and the Incompatibility of State Business Law
May 30, 2023 at 8pm Pacific Time

There are numerous varied examples of business forms that have been used by Indigenous groups across the world.

4. International Indigenous Trade: Challenges, Opportunities and Self-Determination
June 6, 2023 at 8pm Pacific Time

This session discusses the opportunities and meaning international trade may provide indigenous groups. Over the past several years, different states have inserted indigenous trade clauses in international trade agreements negotiated with other states.