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Aboriginal Education Needs more than Money to Solve its Problems
Another point of view from an Educator of Educators Jon Bradley, shares his thoughts and experience with ICN’s Guy Dancause on what needs to be fixed in the education system, if young Aboriginal students are to improve their chance to access a greater number of opportunities and achieve success. Jon Bradley, Professor (retired) McGill…
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Escaping Poverty in the Ring of Fire
Elsie talks about the future of her community. To reduce her community’s poverty condition it requires sustained support. Without a dependable constant flow of funds it’s next to impossible to plan for education, training and development programs needed to improve the community and its members’ quality of life. Elsie MacDonald, Head Councillor, Webequie First Nation
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Is Business For You?
Candice reflects on obstacles she had to face as an Aboriginal Entrepreneur. In her view, entrepreneurs must possess three key attributes for success: people skills, education and a willingness to constantly hunt for the next opportunity. Candice Holmstrom, President, CH Designs Inc.
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Foresight – What if Aboriginal Youth were Offered Means to Achieve their Full Potential?
In the context of a 2015 Foresight Exercise “A Framework for Building Relationships” (to see report click here) , we have asked 8 Aboriginal personalities to share their views on eight questions. The fourth question was: “What if Aboriginal Youth were Offered means to Achieve their Full Potential?” Bob Crane and panel ATCO Structures and…
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Your Transition from Education to Employment
Career Circle, is a bold new venture aimed at assisting students in discovering career opportunities through dynamic dialogues with practitioners, subject experts and bosses.