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Success the First Nation Way
By Sandi Boucher So many I meet want to learn how to be successful in spite of or in consideration of the fact that we are First Nation, with different teachings and a different world view. Those inquiries always make me smile, for I am successful BECAUSE I am First Nation, not in spite of it. Let me explain…
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Supreme Court recognizes rights of Métis and non-status Indians
By: Joanna Smith Ottawa Bureau reporter, Published on Thu Apr 14 2016 OTTAWA—The Supreme Court of Canada has expanded the responsibility of the federal government for indigenous peoples in Canada, ruling unanimously that Métis and non-status Indians fall under its constitutional jurisdiction. “The constitutional changes, the apologies for historic wrongs, a growing appreciation…
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Engaging the Community & Environment with a Native Plant Nursery
Michael sees his mission as helping repair the earth from a multitude of disturbances. We explore with him restoring land that has been mined to a natural or economically usable state and other modern mining practices such as the restoration of productive ecosystems. We discover how plants may look the same, be called by the same name…
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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 Power of Using Questions
“> Lisa shares her views on “The Power of Using Questions.” She talks about developing and asking questions that provoke reflection to get meaningful information and initiate action. Lisa Charleyboy, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Urban Native Magazine.
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The Business of Art
Anna has been highly successful as a chef, artist and educator. From cooking for the Prime Minister and the Queen to teaching as an art professor, she has pursued her lifelong passion for art. Along the way, Anna has gained valuable insights into making a living as an artist and entrepreneur and thriving as…
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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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Leadership For All Generations
Author Lana Binning Never in my life have I had a passion for anything more than helping others better their lives and best prepare young people for a life worth living. By changing ourselves we change our surroundings. Sometimes we work so hard to change others, when the most lasting change is to change one’s…
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Career Path to President
Charting her career path has been challenging but interesting and rewarding. Her process and her leadership has brought her to be appointed President of the College, Cheryl Jensen, President Algonquin College, Ottawa, Ontario