Building bridges between all communities
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PAGE 26 • AUGUST 2012 NEW DEAN FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL SOUTHEAST RESOURCE CONgRATULATIONS from SERDC Board of Directors and Staff. to AFN National Chief Shawn Atleo on his re-election 600-360 Broadway Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0T6 (204) 956-7500 www.serdc.mb.ca adds business breadth to UWinnipeg Dr. Sylvie Albert WINNIPEG, MB – Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Winnipeg and Dr. John Corlett, Vice-Presi- dent Academic and Provost are pleased to an- nounce the appointment of Dr. Sylvie Albert to the position of Dean of the Faculty Business and Economics for a five year term, effective August 15, 2012. Dr. Albert, who is fully bilingual, joins UWinnipeg from Laurentian University where she has been Associate Dean of the Faculty of Management, and an Associate Profes- sor of Strategy in the MBA program. She has taught since 2004 at both the undergraduate and graduate level in the areas of Strategy/ Policy, Organizational Behavior, and Manage- ment. Dr. Albert's research focus has been on intelligent cities where she has played an in- ternational role as an author and lead jurist for the Intelligent Community Forum, a New York- based think tank. She is originally from New Brunswick and has travelled extensively including living in Africa for a five year period. Dr. Albert looks forward to making Winnipeg home and wel- comes her new challenge as Dean. "Winnipeg is known for its art and culture and community spirit", she said. "And the Fac- ulty's multidisciplinary nature is very appeal- ing. I have a strong background in on-line edu- cation and hope to develop flexible, lifelong learning opportunities for students." UWinnipeg's Faculty of Business and Economics, formed in 2008, is unique in that it breaks down barriers between traditional management disciplines and exposes stu- dents to a wider range of study than at most business schools, while offering small class sizes and meaningful contact with professors. "Business and economics is one of the fastest growing areas of study on campus, and Dr. Albert's broad experience in both the private and public sectors adds depth to our Faculty," said Axworthy. "With our new Buhler Centre equipped with CISCO technology, and development of new co-op programs, we are giving our business and economics students the tools they need to become successful entrepreneurs and corporate and community leaders." Dr. Sylvie Albert Dr. Albert has also worked with several lo- cal and regional cultural communities includ- ing French and Indigenous peoples in the development of projects. Find out more about UWinnipeg's Faculty of Business and Eco- nomics at: http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/ fac-bus-ec-index Building Bridges Between ALL Communities Congratulations to all First Nation leaders on the election of the new Assembly of First Nations National Chief, Shawn A-in-chut Atleo from your friends at First Nations Voice May we continue to build strong relationships with all levels of government as we work toward the goal of making real and lasting progress on the issues facing First Nations across Canada. www.firstnationsvoice.com Grand Chief Derek Nepinak pleased with decision of the Hughes Inquiry to not impose a publication ban Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Hughes Inquiry set to examine what led to the death of a little girl, Phoenix Sinclair, is one step closer to finding justice in a system that continues to fail First Nations children and families. "We are pleased that Commissioner Winnipeg, MB – July 12, 2012 The Hughes has not agreed with the MGEU and other's request for this process to be closed. He has been consistent with the Government of Manitoba's reason to call a public inquiry into the death of Phoenix Sinclair – as all Manitobans have a right to know what hap- pens in a transparent and accountable man- ner," said Grand Chief Derek Nepinak The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, along with Southern Chiefs Organization, are two of the groups who sought to oppose the ap- plication for a publication ban. Central to any CFS initiative are the memorandums of un- derstanding entered into between the Prov- ince and the First Nations leadership, signed between the Province and AMC on the deliv- ery of child welfare services to First Nations. "The public at large has a shared re- sponsibility to ensure security, well being and best-interest of children as identified by provincial law," adds Grand Chief Nepinak, "Public inquiries need to be transparent and not limited by frivolous arguments." Inquiry Commissioner Ted Hughes had stated that this inquiry is to be a public hear- ing and by dismissing the publication ban, this allows for openness and accountability – which is the best guarantor, that justice will continue to be pursued. ~ For more information contact: Sheila North Wilson snorthwilson@manitobachiefs.com Chief Communications Officer Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs 204 799- 4541 (cell) Nations owned 100% First