general overview of big river first nation community

This assignment is designed to apply theknowledge you will learn in this course to communities. The goal is to critically assess a FirstNation community using the criteria below.In doing so, you can learn more about that community. Learning about both the strengths and weaknessesof a community can help you understand the unique needs, as well as whatopportunities for economic development and other initiatives would work. These kinds of assessments are common inbusiness and community development.
Thispaper must include:
1. A cover page.2. A bibliography in APA format. APA format guide link is on the main page.3. In-text citations in APA format. APAformat guide link is on the main page.
3.An Introduction:The introduction must:– set up the main argument of the paper(what is your overall impression/assessment about the community)– describe the location, setting (where isit in Canada/province/near citites or not)– you must also explain who lives there etc…
The Introduction must also include anargument – for what kinds of development etc. you will be recommending andwhy. This is critical and MUST beincluded. The introduction will be 2-3 paragraphs.
4.Community Assessment – Economic Conditions
Next, you need to describe the economicconditions within your community with respect to each of the followingindicators (you are not limited to these – you may use other indicators youdeem appropriate). Each of the variables you discuss may have an impact oneconomic development within your community. The indicators may also provide ameasure of the quality of life experienced by your community’s residents –therefore you must describe these indicators relative to some other. These assessments will represent yourunderstanding based on research.
a. Employment rateb. Participation ratec. Income levelsd. Housinge. Education attainmentf. Health indicatorsg. Social indicatorsh. Personal experiences – if these give aclear picture of certain issues please add.i. Other community factors that have apotential to impact economic development are: Market Opportunities, Governance,Natural Resources, Industries (existing and planned)
5.Your Assessment of the Opportunities, Challenges, and Your Move Forward Plan:As part of this assessment you must createa plan. Identify the opportunities, andhow you would move forward.a. What are the current economicdevelopment initiatives in your community;b. What jobs are there now, and where?c. How would you address any existingchallenges;d. How to exploit existing and newopportunities.e. How would you turn current challenges into opportunities.
6.ConclusionThe conclusion of this paper shoulddemonstrate your confidence in the plan you have created for the community, sumup any final points, bring closer to the readers, and give your finalperspective on the community.
NOTE: Students MUST select a First NationCommunity.
SubmissionGuidelines:Each paper must beapproximately 2200-2400 words in length and follow APA guidelines.