Profile: Inukshuk Geomatics Inc.
Partnerships. Building relationships. Such cooperative ways are key not only to the success of many Indigenous groups in the North, but also businesses operating there. Serving the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, Inukshuk Geomatics Inc. (Inukshuk) exemplifies why working cooperatively is so important and how it ends up benefitting many people, not just the companies themselves. This […]
Tłįchǫ Program Offers Hands-on Learning
The Tłįchǫ Government, working primarily in partnership with Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada’s Contaminants and Remediation Division (INAC-CARD) and Tłįchǫ Construction, recently held a four-week work-to-learn program at the former Colomac Mine site. “This program builds capacity on contaminated sites as a training ground, so that graduates will have the skills and abilities to complete […]
Nunavut’s New Boss
He’s lived on the land, been an apprentice mechanic, interpreter, magazine editor, land claim negotiator, president of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, education minister, and now the fourth Premier of Nunavut. Paul Quassa’s life hasn’t always been easy or moved in a straight line, but now this self-described former radical is the leader of Canada’s youngest territory. […]
Opinion: Forging Supply-chain Links
Opinion: Forging Supply-chain Links Procurement Key to Building a Sustainable Indigenous Economy in Canada. The core of Canada’s economy is dependent on our capacity to ensure every member of the Indigenous population is active and engaged at their level of their talents and abilities. But this type of structure does not happen naturally. A conscious […]
Arctic Inspiration Prize Looks to the Future
“$60 million,” said Madeleine Allakariallak, hosting the 2017 Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP) ceremony. “We’re going to be saying that a lot tonight, I think.” A few minutes before, Nathan Obed, President of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, had made an announcement that sparked a buzz in the crowd: Arnold Witzig and Sima Sharifi (who co-founded the […]
One Giant Contract
With the awarding of the main construction contract on the Giant Mine Remediation Project to Parsons Inc., work will soon begin in earnest to clean up what is one of Canada’s most contaminated sites. Throughout the engagement and regulatory phases of preparing for this massive undertaking, officials have insisted that the work will be done […]
Yukon’s Future Tied to Roads
The Yukon Resource Gateway Project promises to create thousands of jobs in the territory by upgrading roads in mineral-rich areas while respecting the interests of affected First Nations. In September 2017, the federal and Yukon governments announced they were each investing hundreds of millions of dollars to improve 650 km of roads in key areas […]
Changing Tides
It’s an odd sight, but one that’s been the norm for years at Iqaluit’s beach. On a typical day when the barges arrive, the Ministry of Transportation beach is abuzz with workers and machinery offloading cargo – loaders up to their hubs in the salty water of Frobisher Bay. But a new deep sea port […]
Let’s Own Stuff
Creating economic growth for Aboriginal groups and communities has traditionally revolved around investing in businesses focused on either goods producing or service providing functions. As those industries rise and fall on demand, so too do the economic fortunes of the owners. For those seeking stable, safe returns, it has generally limited their investing options. More […]
Profile: Total North Communications
Starting as a two-man radio shop that shared a building with Trans North Helicopters, Total North Communications has become one of the North’s leading-edge, information and communication technology (ICT) companies. Now with a team of 18-25 employees, depending on the time of year, Total North’s culture of innovation and client focus has remained central to […]
