In this episode we’re pleased to be joined by Deanna Honeyman and Crystal Thiessen from Tzeachten First Nation and Carlene George from Penticton Indian Band. Carlene, Crystal and Deanna all serve as tax administrators in their First Nations and in this episode, they talk about the common questions they receive from taxpayers and how they address them, how they navigate difficult conversations and how they build strong relationships with their taxpayers through regular and consistent communications ..read more

In this episode we’re pleased to be joined by Deanna Honeyman and Crystal Thiessen from Tzeachten First Nation and Carlene George from Penticton Indian Band. Deanna, Crystal, and Carlene discuss how Tulo Centre programming has evolved since the beginning, how completing their certificate programs have benefitted themselves personally and the impact their work has had on their communities ..read more

In episode 8, Bruce and Brian talk about environmental auditing. Environmental auditing is a process of where environmental protection and management systems of an operating facility are examined and reviewed ..read more

In episode 7, Bruce and Brian talk about environmental monitoring. This includes the measurements of environmental components over a period of time, such as air quality, water and soil chemistry, hunting, trapping and more ..read more

In episode 6, Dr. Bruce Thompson and Dr. Brian Ballantyne are here to assess cumulative impacts. What are cumulative impacts and how do they come into play when land use planning ..read more

In episode 5, Dr. Bruce Thompson and Dr. Brian Ballantyne discuss watercourse crossings and its environmental effects ..read more

In episode 4, Dr. Bruce Thompson and Dr. Brian Ballantyne have a conversation around determining significance in land use planning; discussing what is significant and how you can be analytical in determining significance ..read more

In episode 3, Dr. Bruce Thompson and Dr. Brian Ballantyne have a conversation around Indigenous Knowledge, and the importance of tapping into this extensive knowledge base of the land when it comes to land use planning ..read more

In episode 2, Dr. Bruce Thompson and Dr. Brian Ballantyne talk about public consultation; what it is and why is it important during land use planning ..read more

In episode 1B, Dr. Bruce Thompson and Dr. Brian Ballantyne continue their discussion about valued ecosystem impacts that can affect an Environmental Impact Assessment ..read more