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Sustainable Development and Capabilities for the Polar Region
By: Umut Riza Ozkhan – Stephan Schott Abstract The paper develops a sustainable development framework for individual and collective capabilities in mixed subsistence and wage-based economies. We apply this framework to such regions of the Arctic and evaluate interactions and conflicts between two sectors of the mixed economy and between current and future generations…
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Apprenticeship in the resource sector
Preparing human resources to benefit from opportunities made available through the development of natural resources Christina Jones Apprenticeship Officer Wii-ni n’guch-tood LDM
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Building an Aboriginal Environmental Services Group
Offering environmental services to Wahnapitae First Nation’s industry partners. A challenge is finding Aboriginal people with the right certified credentials who are willing to work in the community. Cheryl Recollet Lead Coordinator The Taighwenini Technical and Environmental Services Group
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Insights in Working with Aboriginal People
We have discovered this pearl of wisdom, thanks to a good friend of the Idea Connector Network. A presentation delivered by Bob Joseph, to the Vancouver Board of Trade. In his presentation Bob provides great insights in working more effectively with Aboriginal people. He has worked as an associate professor at Royal Roads University. In…
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Is Right Wing Fraser Institute on a Crusade Promoting Indigenous Racism?
Author Guy Dancause Yesterday, the Fraser Institute has published its findings on a recent study titled “Government Spending and Own-Source Revenue for Canada’s Aboriginals: A Comparative Analysis” I agree that by most measurable indicators, Canada’s Indigenous populations are suffering huge hardship. We simply have to look at comparative statistics, comparing Indigenous to non-Indigenous Canadians:…
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The Woman and her Career Path – Dawn Lavell Harvard
Denise Anne Boissoneau gets an inside view of Dawn’s career path which led her to rapidly become a true national advocate for Aboriginal women Dawn Lavell Harvard, President Native Women Association of Canada (NWAC)
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Breaking Down Communication Barriers in the Workplace
Author Mark Miller Communication barriers in the workplace are an inevitability. Just think about your office… and about how people work. I’ll bet the first person you think about works completely differently than you do. There’s a reason why you don’t think instantly about the person who approaches work in the same way you do—…
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Empowering Women in the Workplace
Author Linda Crocket Picture Angela Fumagalli “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world” Nelson Mandela Knowledge is key to prevention of abuse, offering alternatives for cultivating healthy and happy work environments. The prevalence of workplace bullying, lateral violence, and/or mobbing, are bitter realities in our workplaces today and all…
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Bullying and Lateral Violence – How to Deal with it in the Workplace, Community and School?
Bullying is defined as “repeated, offensive, abusive, intimidating, or insulting behaviors; abuse of power; or unfair sanctions that make recipients feel humiliated, vulnerable, or threatened, thus creating stress and undermining their self-confidence.” Linda Crockett, President, Alberta Bullying Research, Resources and Recovery Centre, Alberta
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Better Communication with Employees and Peers
If the thought of speaking in front of an audience sends you into a cold sweat, then this Inc.com guide is for you. Communication experts and CEOs share their strategies for smooth communications with employees, making winning presentations to investors, writing and delivering speeches that get standing ovations, and much more. Here’s a great…