The NorQuest Podcast will cover topics that are relevant to the values of NorQuest College and its community. Tune in and dive deeper into shared experiences, wisdom, and what leadership means through difficult discussions, presentations, and knowledge sharing.
In this episode of the Circle of Knowledge podcast, Hunter Cardinal moderates as Molly Swain, otipêmsiw (Métis), Jamie Medicine Crane and Kyle Muzyka have a panel discussion regarding Re-Storying Justice.
Dr. Jodi L. Abbott and Lieutenant-Colonel Jeff Wilson are joined by Lorne Rubis, Chief Culture & Transformation Officer at NorQuest College. Together they discuss the importance of culture in the workplace and applying those principles in the workplace.
Host Shaunaugh Whelan, Business Development Officer of Cannabis programming at NorQuest, is joined by cannabis experts Chris McGrath of Atlas Growers and Chad Gendall of Token Naturals to discuss the next big thing in cannabis over the next 5 years. Listeners will be treated to a crash course in cannabis derivatives, future markets, technology and research, and the trends that will create the most opportunities, in Canada and abroad.
Andrea Eriksson, Business Development Officer of Strategic Initiatives at NorQuest, is joined by three influential entrepreneurs and experts in the cannabis industry to discuss the barriers facing women in their careers. This episodes guests are Julie Potestio, Co-founder and President of Freedom Cannabis; Laura McIlveen, Process Engineer at TechFibre Industries; and Katrina Ingram, Cannabis Consultant and local podcaster. Together they outline the barriers and assumptions that hold women back when pursuing a career in cannabis, and start the conversation to burn the grass ceiling.
Nicola McFarlane, Business Development Officer of Health programming at NorQuest, is joined by her mom and Melissa Scheuerman, Director of Medical Outreach at Emeraldleaf MD. Listen as Nicola’s mom, who suffers from arthritis and severe joint pain, asks Melissa about the current cases for medicinal cannabis and its effects to better understand what treatments cannabis can, and can’t, offer to her.
Dr. Jodi L. Abbott and Lieutenant-Colonel Jeff Wilson are joined by Jackie Nguyen, the bank manager of the NorQuest College ATB branch (located in the Singhmar Centre for Learning), to discuss the merits of savings, financial strategies and goal setting. If you have any financial related questions you can contact Jackie at: Phone: 780.644.6668 Email: jNguyen2@atb.com NorQuest.ca/ATB
In this episode of the Circle of Knowledge podcast, Hunter Cardinal moderates as Tibetha Kemble (Stonechild), Chelsea Vowel and Murray Utas have a panel discussion regarding Land Acknowledgements.
Dr. Jodi L. Abbott and Lieutenant-Colonel Jeff Wilson are joined by Andrea Mondor from Bolt Transition. A company that specializes in assisting organizations to assess their current structure and to provide guidance to change an organizations structure to become dynamic and resilient. Together they discuss what transition means and how it will be implemented at NorQuest to help achieve the 2025 organizational goals.
This episode of the Circle of Knowledge podcast is a previously recorded presentation featuring Wilson Bearhead who will speak about reconciliation and education.
This episode of the Circle of Knowledge podcast is a previously recorded presentation featuring Doreen Thunder who will speak about Indigenous Women in Leadership.
Dr. Jodi L. Abbott and Marian Gayed (Vice President, Business Development at NorQuest College) are joined by Julien Leblanc, a serial entrepreneur and motivational speaker. Together they discuss how organizations can encourage entrepreneurial thinking to encourage resilience in challenging times.
Dr. Jodi L. Abbott and Lieutenant-Colonel Jeff Wilson are joined by Jamil Jivani. The keynote speaker for NorQuest College's Civil Society Speaker Series event on March 7, 2019. Together they discuss topics covered in Jamil's book, Why Young Men, The dangerous allure of violent movements and what we can do about it. To learn more about Jamil Jivani, go to https://www.jamiljivani.ca
In this episode of the Circle of Knowledge podcast, Conor Kerr, and Elliott Young from NorQuest College speak with Matthew Wildcat about the work being done with the Maskwacis Education Schools Commission in Maskwacis, Alberta. We also discuss Indigenous governance structures, working in post-secondary’s, how to bring the conversation around Indigenous governance into western institutions and what this looks like for Indigenous peoples.
Lewis Cardinal kicks off the newest edition to the NorQuest Podcast, Circle of Knowledge. We start off with Lewis Cardinal’s fascinating presentation about his family, history and his personal journey as an Indigenous Leader. Lewis is then joined by the Circle of Knowledge host, Conor Kerr, to dive in deeper into his experiences, wisdom, and what leadership means.
Dr. Jodi L. Abbott and Lieutenant-Colonel Jeff Wilson are joined by Margot Ross-Graham, CEO of Sandbar, who works with organizations in the area of people and talent development. They discuss how organizations can develop effective leaders to encourage resilience throughout the organization.
Dr. Jodi L. Abbott and Lieutenant-Colonel Jeff Wilson are joined by military history enthusiast, Major Jade Watson, (Deputy Commanding Officer, 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry) to discuss the significance of this year’s 100th Anniversary of the Armistice ending WW1 and why it is a significant moment in Canada’s history as a nation. Front page of the Edmonton Journal circa November 11, 1918: https://www.norquest.ca/NorquestCollege/media/pdf/misc/11-Nov-1918-Edm-Journal.pdf Links to Remembrance Day Services: https://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_events/city_hall/remembrance-day-service.aspx
Dr. Jodi L. Abbott and Lieutenant-Colonel Jeff Wilson are joined by Edmonton’s own social media guru’s Linda Hoang (http://linda-hoang.com/) and Mack Male (https://www.mastermaq.ca/). Together, they discuss social media and how leaders can use the various platforms to an organizations benefit.
Dr. Jodi L. Abbott and Lieutenant-Colonel Jeff Wilson are joined by Dr. Lori Campbell to share their thoughts on the importance of inclusivity and how leaders can incorporate inclusion into their organizations. If you or your organization is interested in services the Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leadership can provide, please contact Dr. Lori Campbell at 780.644.6757 or Lori.Campbell@norquest.ca.
Dr. Jodi L. Abbott and Lieutenant-Colonel Jeff Wilson are joined by Heather Fitch to discuss the importance of wellness for both leaders and employees in an effort to engage, develop, and retain a healthy and productive workforce.
Dr. Jodi L. Abbott and Lieutenant-Colonel Jeff Wilson are joined by the Honourable Stephanie McLean, the Minister of Service Alberta and the Status of Women, to discuss gender parity as a necessity at various levels of government organizations.
Dr. Jodi L. Abbott and Lieutenant-Colonel Jeff Wilson are joined by Ronald Smith, a lawyer with Neuman Thompson and Bruce Hertz, the City of Edmonton Project Manager in charge of the Cannabis transition. Together, they discuss how organizations need to deal with the recent legalization of cannabis.
For this podcast on career development, Dr. Jodi L. Abbott and Lieutenant-Colonel Jeff Wilson are joined by Gillian Luff-Schieman, a NorQuest College Student Recruiter. Perspectives from the Military and Post-Secondary Institutions are discussed, and recommendations are made for how individuals can combine education and other opportunities to explore different career paths.
Dr. Jodi L. Abbott and Lieutenant-Colonel Jeff Wilson are joined by NorQuest students to discuss their Christmas traditions and how the holidays are celebrated in different cultures.
Dr. Jodi L. Abbott and Lieutenant-Colonel Jeff Wilson are joined by Sherry Greenbank to talk about mental health stigmatization and how organizations can help those affected.
Dr. Jodi L. Abbott and Lieutenant-Colonel Jeff Wilson are joined by Captain Sye Van Maanen (a Canadian Armed Forces chaplain) and Julie Parr, Public Education Coordinator at Saffron Centre, to discuss sexual violence and the impact it has on employees and on the organization.
Dr. Jodi L. Abbott and Lieutenant-Colonel Jeff Wilson sit down in a town hall setting to discuss leadership in both the college and military settings.
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