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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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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 intelligence. I wasn’t ever better than…
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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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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 from the neglect and failed policies of the federal government. There should be no reason preventing an Indigenous…
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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…