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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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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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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…
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Finding the Right Partner
With panelists Bob Crane and Paul F. Wilkinson and Bernd Christmas, we learn about what companies are looking for in an Indigenous partner and how they evaluate potential partnerships. They also talk about the importance of building a reputation and much more. Bob Crane, Manager, Aboriginal Business Development, Atco Structures and Logistics Bernd Christmas,…
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Success Story
Turtle Technologies Inc. out of Corner Brook, a company that provides information technology services. She started her company in Ontario back in 2004, set up a Corner Brook office in 2013 and has since hired local people. She tells us what moved her to become an entrepreneur and how she overcame obstacles along the…
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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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Can Partnerships offer opportunities to Aboriginal Communities?
> With our panelists Bernd Christmas, Bob Crane and Paul F. Wilkinson we are discovering that partnerships can be beneficial to communities that do not benefit from Natural Resources. We explore with our panelists the strategic advantages and disadvantages of partnerships; the value communities are seeking, the leveraging of the partners’ contribution and more.…
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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…