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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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From Prepping to a Catering Kitchen
“> Marie-Cecile is a self-sustaining start-up owner of a catering service. She explains how she brought her company to fruition from humble beginnings. Marie-Cecile Nottaway is the Owner and Head Chef of Wawatay Catering
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Saskatchewan First Nations Natural Resource Centre of Excellence
“> The Centre of Excellence aims at working alongside First Nations communities in Saskatchewan to enable them to take full advantage of opportunities in the Energy/Resource sector such as Oil & Gas and Mining (Uranium, Potash, Gold, Diamonds) and renewable sources of energy such as Wind and Solar Power. Sheldon Wuttunee, President/CEO Chief for…
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Innovation is Not Optional
For Ed innovation is not optional if an organization or a community is to survive in today’s world. As a leader you need to get people to collaborate and work together towards innovation Ed talks with Susan Tanner, Carleton Centre for Community Ed Bernacki, Author, consultant and Founder of the Idea Factory .
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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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The Future of Computing
The age of computing as we know it is on its way out. What is to replace it? Duncan Stewart, National Research Council talks with Robert Crawhall about the future of computing.
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Starting Up in E-Commerce
Colby Delorme, President of NATION Imagination – ‘The Aboriginal Gifting Company’, shares tips on starting an e-commerce business. It has worked for him and his company but they have also learned their share of lessons the hard way.
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Transition to Entrepreneurship
Tuesday Johnson-MacDonald – Principal, TAP Resources & Associates – after 13 years as an entrepreneur, event and communication management specialist Tuesday tells us how she went from being fired to operating her own business. She outlines in detail her transition to entrepreneurship.
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R&D in the Hydrocarbon Energy Industry
Soheil Asgarpour, President of Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada provides an overview of research to help reduce emissions from oil sands.