Images from the Conference

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

Northern Planning Conference

Roy Sidders has led the delivery of the joint land use planning process for the Far North of Ontario for the past 10 years. Roy was the planning team chairman for the first community based land use plan completed in the Far North of Ontario (the Whitefeather Forest Plan) and oversaw completion of three other plans. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry.

Events:

Plenary Panel Presentation and Discussion: What are we planning for? Balancing culture and industry values- Community based land use planning in the Far North of Ontario

Wednesday, February 17, 2016.   1:40 – 3:00

Roy Sidders -- Planning Manager, Far North Branch, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry