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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...
Foresight: “What if global warming was so strong that Canada became the bread basket of the world?”
In the context of a 2015 Foresight Exercise "A Framework for Building Relationships" (see report in right column) , we have asked 8 Aboriginal personalities to share their views on eight questions. The second question was: What if global warming was so strong that...
Responsibility of New Wealth
With great blessing comes great responsibility. You must prepare for success if you are to handle your new found wealth with responsibility Jerry Asp - Founder The Tahltan Nation Development Company
A Force to Reckon With: Women Entrepreneurship and Risk
By: Centre for Women in Politics and Public Leadership, Carleton University Despite the dominant rhetoric that woman are risk-averse, the number of female entrepreneurs has more than doubled in the last two decades. Conclusions: The Way Forward Nevertheless, there...
Event Management
Key to successful event management is a collaborative outlook, the creation of partnerships and the building of relationships. Michelle Boivin Co-Owner AMR Events Inc.
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
Education for Entre-Intrapreneurs
Teaching entrepreneurship and making it safe to learn from failure helps prepare people to create their own jobs as entrepreneurs or to become “intrapreneurs” for their future employers. Cheryl Jensen, President, Algonquin College
Foresight: What if a Federal Government was Elected with a Majority?
In the context of a 2015 Foresight Exercise "A Framework for Building Relationships" (see report in right column) , we have asked 8 Aboriginal personalities to share their views on eight questions. The first question was: What if a federal government was elected with...
NWACs Perspective – Dawn Lavell Harvard
In conversation with Denise Anne Boissoneau, Dawn talks about Aboriginal problems that need to be viewed as Canadian issues. Dawn Lavell Harvard, President Native Women Association of Canada (NWAC)
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...
Governance and Leadership: Defining Good Governance
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...
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...
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
If Dad Hadn’t Died …
By Sandi Boucher If Dad hadn't died, I would have been Prime Minister by now. If he had lived, I would have continued on the path he so carefully built for me. I would have continued believing in his view of me, believing in my abilities, believing in my...
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
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...
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...
Federal Budget 2016: Indigenous Section
A BETTER FUTURE FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES Budget 2016 advances the Government’s objective to renew the relationship with Indigenous peoples by making real progress on the issues most important to Indigenous people. Too many generations of Indigenous peoples have suffered...