Images from the Conference

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

Rachel is a Senior Community Development Specialist with Shared Value Solutions. Her work has centered around community stakeholder engagement with a focus on social, economic and cultural issues related to sustainable development. Rachel leads projects with the objective of assessing community stakeholder values and integrating multi-stakeholder interests into project design and resource management.