Images from the Conference

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

Northern Planning Conference

Hilary Cooke is Associate Conservation Scientist with Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Canada, based in Whitehorse, Yukon. Since 2010, she has been working to conserve the boreal birds and wild landscapes of Yukon’s Boreal Mountains. Throughout her career, Hilary has been committed to developing and communicating science-based approaches for wildlife conservation.

Events:

Break-out Session 4: Planning for Change - Tools and Models for Conservation Planning

Wednesday, February 17, 2016.   3:30 – 5:00

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