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<p>In this article, we argue that Indigenous autonomy, not increased regulation, is required to improve financial management and outcomes in Indigenous communities. We explore what may enable and constrain good financial practice and a move towards autonomous financial decision-making in Indigenous communities. Drawing on research about financial literacy education practices in a Canadian Aboriginal community and research in Australian Aboriginal communities receiving royalties from mining, we highlight the need for Indigenous autonomy in financial practices. Finally, we argue for the role of internal accountability in allowing a move towards Indigenous autonomy.</p>
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In this article, we argue that Indigenous autonomy, not increased regulation, is required to improve financial management and outcomes in Indigenous communities. We explore what may enable and constrain good financial practice and a move towards autonomous financial decision-making in Indigenous communities. Drawing on research about financial literacy education practices in a Canadian Aboriginal community and research in Australian Aboriginal communities receiving royalties from mining, we highlight the need for Indigenous autonomy in financial practices. Finally, we argue for the role of internal accountability in allowing a move towards Indigenous autonomy.

Indigenous Autonomy and Financial Decision-Making in Communities

Financial Planning Research Journal

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In this article, we argue that Indigenous autonomy, not increased regulation, is required to improve financial management and outcomes in Indigenous...

Indigenous Autonomy and Financial Decision-Making in Communities

Published Online: Mar 16, 2024

Page range: 39 - 50

Received: Mar 01, 2018

Accepted: Jun 18, 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fprj-2018-0006

© 2018 Levon Blue et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.