Images from the Conference

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

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