Jason Prno delivered the presentation ‘Unique Challenges for Resource Development in the Canadian North’ to an audience of over 200 people in Guelph, Ontario on October 14, 2009. He was invited by the organization Third Age Learning to discuss his consulting and research experiences in the north, with a specific focus on the challenges faced by resource developers. Challenges related to the geography of the Canadian North, the meaningful inclusion of Aboriginal peoples, and climate change were discussed.
TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE / CLIMATE CHANGE – ‘Unique Challenges for Resource Development in the Canadian North’ – Presentation to Third Age Learning Guelph
October 14th, 2009CLIMATE CHANGE – Interviews on CBC Radio
September 11th, 2009Jason Prno was recently interviewed on two CBC radio programs regarding his research on climate change and mining in Canada. CBC Quebec City’s ‘Quebec AM’ and CBC Radio Canada International’s ‘The Link’ programs both featured Jason. To hear these interviews please visit the Publications section.
CLIMATE CHANGE – David Suzuki Foundation Report Released – ‘Climate Change and Canadian Mining: Opportunities for Adaptation’
September 5th, 2009
Trailhead Consulting was involved in the recent publication of the David Suzuki Foundation’s report Climate Change and Canadian Mining: Opportunities for Adaptation. The report’s release has received both national and international media coverage and Trailhead’s Jason Prno has been featured in a number of radio interviews and other media reporting.
Climate Change and Canadian Mining: Opportunities for Adaptation describes the vulnerability of the Canadian mining industry to climate change, highlights opportunities for adaptation and provides recommendations for industry and government.
More information can be found here: http://www.davidsuzuki.org/publications/reports/2009/climate-change-and-canadian-mining-opportunities-for-adaptation/index.php
www.trailheadconsulting.ca goes live!
August 6th, 2009The Trailhead Consulting website is now live!
Special thanks to Parachute Design (http://www.parachutedesign.ca) for their excellent web design and development services.
Trailhead Consulting Launched
July 30th, 2009
In recognition of the need for specialized sustainability services by industry, government, Aboriginal organizations, and the not-for-profit sector, Trailhead Consulting was launched in July 2009. Trailhead Consulting specializes in:
-Sustainability research and analysis
-Aboriginal / stakeholder engagement
-Climate change services
-Environmental assessment and management support
While our work is multi-faceted, it always has sustainable development as its central focus. The protection, restoration and ultimate enhancement of environmental, social and economic components of our world are fundamental aspects of Trailhead’s business. We have experience in a number of Canadian jurisdictions and industrial sectors and will continually aim to provide the highest quality of service to our clients and partners.
Trailhead differentiates itself to its clients by providing exceptional sustainability consulting services, developing innovative strategies for achieving sustainability goals, striving to exceed client expectations, and providing responsive, genuine and open communication.
Please see www.trailheadconsulting.ca for more information.
To see the original information release please click here: Trailhead Consulting – Information Release