Images from the Conference

Jeff Cook
speaks to a packed house on the second keynote address
French:
Planning the New North
An engaging poster area
posters were also presented at lighting talks
Council Chair Patrick Rouble
giving the opening message
Han:
Planning the New North
A Full House in the Longhouse
a keynote address draws a full house with about 200 attendees
Wilbur Smarch
talking about the legacy of Indian Residential Schools
Sarah Reid
on indigenous climate change adaptation planning
Cree:
Planning the New North
Dr. Laurence C. Smith
gives a keynote address on "the New North: the World in 2050"
Gwich'in:
Planning the New North
One of many breakout sessions
at the "Artist Studio"
Michael Barrett
on the Nunavik experience with regional planning and protected areas
Dr. Laurence C. Smith
gives a keynote address on "the New North: the World in 2050"
Cooking Up Ideas
an ice-breaking activity
Inuktitut:
Planning the New North
Dan Paleczny
giving his perspectives on transboundary land use planning
Dakhká Khwáan Dancers
at the Gala
Council Director Ron Cruikshank
presenting his experience developing the Gwich'in Regional Land Use Plan
Diyet
singing at the Gala
English:
Planning the New North
Iain Davidson-Hunt
makes a point
Ed Peekakoot
fiddling at the Gala
Chief Joachim Bonnetrouge
on the lessons learned drafting the Decho Land Use Plan
The Next Generation of Planners
posing by a dugout canoe

Northern Planning Conference

Jeff Cook is the Principal of Beringia Community Planning Inc. Working in the community since 1991, Jeff is a planning facilitator, community engagement specialist, educator and trainer with community planning and development experience (comprehensive, sector and project planning), working with over 40 First Nations and community groups across Canada.

Jeff's presentation is here.