Images from the Conference

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

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.

His practice is founded on principles of community development, social inclusion, participatory action, transformative learning and cultural respect.

Jeff's experience includes comprehensive, sector and project-based planning in areas of community socio-economic development, land use, housing & infrastructure, governance and community health with both self-governing and non-self-governing Nations.  He is especially well known for participatory approach to community planning, with expertise in comprehensive community planning. He has published articles in Plan Canada, including a report called "Gaining Momentum: Sharing 96 Best Practices of First Nations Comprehensive Community Planning".

Events:

Keynote Address

Wednesday, February 17, 2016. 9:30 - 10:30

Website:
www.beringia.ca
Jeff Cook--Principal, Beringia Community Planning Inc., MCIP, RPP