Quicknote #2: Boom Times in Hinton, Alberta: The Benefits and Challenges of a Changing Economy

In a recent Foothills Model Forest report called Beyond Boredom: Contributing Factors to Substance Abuse in Hinton, Alberta, researchers also documented the changing face of Hinton in the context of a rapidly expanding oil and gas sector. This...

Engaging Aboriginal Youth in the Natural Resource Sector

The Aboriginal Strategic Initiative has set out to engage Aboriginal youth and inform them of the opportunities available to them.  Three workshops were held, one each in Sturgeon Lake First Nation in Saskatchewan, Black River First Nation in...

Quicknote #1: Five Community Risk Factors for Substance Abuse in Hinton, Alberta

Contrary to popular opinion, the causes of substance abuse in Hinton, and other resource-based communities, are not simply because people are bored and have too much money. In fact, recent research suggests that one of the main causes of substance...

Growing Ideas: A Collection of Newsletters from Phase III

A collection of newsletters including information and updates on various topics, including: the Confederay of Mainland Mi'kmaq, the impact of Hurricane Juan on forest ecosystems, Forest Ecosystem Classification, NFA Forest Forum, community...

Engaging Aboriginal Youth in Natural Resource Management — a Compendium of Programs and Initiatives in Canada

This compendium presents various programs, projects, and initiatives across Canada that encourage Aboriginal youth to enter the natural resource sector. It serves as a starting point for those interested in learning more about how Aboriginal youth...