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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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Governance and Leadership: Defining Good Governance
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] What is the meaning of good governance? What are its key dimensions? How does it impact on the well-being of community members? To reinforce public management in some communities, what needs to be done? Those are but a few of the questions debated by our panelists. Angie Lafontaine, Founder &…
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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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Generating Results through R&D
If clients are passionate about their project idea, help for developing the idea from conception to pilot is likely available from the Saskatchewan Research Council. Ryan Jansen Associate Research Engineer Saskatchewan Research Council
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Aboriginal Environmental Leadership Circle
Promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics careers to Aboriginal Youth Cheryl Recollet, President Joseph Wabegijig, Vice President Aboriginal Environment Leadership Circle
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Five Business Tips from an Eco Fashion Designer
By Chantal Fraser This article shares five business tips from Ingrid Tiffe, a member of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte. Ingrid is an Eco-Fashion Designer, running her company, IsaTe’s Designs, out of Napanee Ontario. Ingrid works with her clients to showcase their individual style and flair: creating unique clothing and accessories for…
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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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5 Keys to Finding Great Talent
Author Randy Grieser Organizations are who they hire. Whether an organization succeeds, or even survives, ultimately comes down to the people who work there. I work hard, I am dedicated and a driven leader, but I can’t do it alone. As organizations mature and become more complex, the need for exceptional and diversified talent…
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Building capacity in Opaskwayak
Stan talks about how the discovery of minerals within the community’s traditional land has created an opportunity to build capacity in Opaskwayak. Stan Mcgelvrey Lead Coordinator Nacco Mining Supply Company
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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…