The Aivilingmiut people of Repulse Bay (Naujaat), Canada

Leo Dana, Pujjuut Manitok and Robert Brent Anderson

Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy, 2010, vol. 4, issue 2, 162-178

Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to provide an account of the enterprising Aivilingmiut people of Repulse Bay (Naujaat), formerly a hub of the now‐defunct whaling industry. Design/methodology/approach - This paper is based on literature spanning 185 years from 1825 to 2009. Findings - Throughout history, the Aivilingmiut people appear to have been an enterprising community, adapting well to change. Nowadays, however, the absence of business infrastructure may be a significant barrier to the development of small business opportunities in Repulse Bay. Practical implications - Regardless of how enterprising a community is, the absence of business infrastructure can impede entrepreneurship. Originality/value - There is no similar paper about the Aivilingmiut people of Repulse Bay.

Keywords: Ethnic groups; Business enterprise; Small enterprises; Canada (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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DOI: 10.1108/17506201011048068

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