b'URBAN PERSPECTIVEThe $600-million Tsawwassen Mills shopping centre standsas a leading example of urban First Nations development Last year, the Micmacs of Gesgapegiagother off-reserve community members,that come and cook all varieties of food; Band purchased two thriving lodgingespecially at the annual July pow wow,its a real positive event, says Larocque.businesses that attract many Europeanwhich draws people from as far away visitors:ChaletsdelAnseSainte- as Connecticut.Whether its about urban communities Hlne and Relais de la Cache. Withcreating their own opportunities, or these acquisitions, plus the renovationAlong with performing groups, its openurban and rural communities working of the community park and a perma- to anyone to set up a table and adver- together, First Nations groups are trying nent arbour structure for the pow wowtise their business or sell their arts andto optimize the contribution their land site, come opportunities for urban andcrafts, and then we have food vendorscan make to their economic future.GardaWorld is committedto Indigenous inclusion andwe rmly believe that our best work is ahead of us.We engage the local Indigenouscommunities with employmentopportunities that includeextensive training, competitivepay, benets and careeradvancement. WWW.GREYEAGLERESORTANDCASINO.CAGREY EAGLE DRIVE & GLENMORE TRAIL SW Indigenous Community Partner32A CCAB PUBLICATION2019'