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Profile: POSITIVE THOUGHTS, POSITIVE RESULTS
Profile of a Successful Aboriginal Woman Dr. Shannon McDonald It took her a long time to acquire self-confidence, but once she did she trained as a physician, completing her MD in 1998 (at the tender age of 40), followed with post-graduate medical training in Community Medicine and Psychiatry. She has had broad experience at multiple…
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From Social Assistance to PhD
Julie talks about her experience of living on social assistance to taking the path of personal growth to earn her PhD. In an insightful interview, she describes the road she took to achieve success, her determination, challenges, lessons learned and her road to work-life balance. Julie Pelletier, Chair and Associate Professor Department of Indigenous Studies…
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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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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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Bullying and Lateral Violence – How to Deal with it in the Workplace, Community and School?
Bullying is defined as “repeated, offensive, abusive, intimidating, or insulting behaviors; abuse of power; or unfair sanctions that make recipients feel humiliated, vulnerable, or threatened, thus creating stress and undermining their self-confidence.” Linda Crockett, President, Alberta Bullying Research, Resources and Recovery Centre, Alberta
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Women’s Leadership: Keeping a Balance While Fighting Fires
To keep morale up while having to fight fires, it’s important to engage your team in preparing for unforeseen circumstances . Leadership also requires emotional involvement while maintaining a balance. Marie Delorme, CEO of the Imagination Group, Calgary Alberta
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Getting Started – Lessons Learned as an Entrepreneur
Marie Delorme, CEO, The Imagination Group of Companies talks of the lessons she’s learned over time as a start-up entrepreneur.
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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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Women’s Leadership
Is Aboriginal women’s leadership different than men’s style of leadership? Sheila Isaac, Program Manager for Indigenous Women in Community Leadership at the Coady International Institute of St Francis Xavier University, shares her view on the subject. She also briefly outlines three case studies from across Canada showing how Aboriginal women have provided leadership to…