Items of interest from around the Circumpolar region.
Friday, 29 April 2011
Wednesday, 27 April 2011
#CDNpoli #Elxn41 #NWT #YZF #NWTdb8 Alternatives North (Almost) All-Candidates Forum
Alternatives North (Almost) All-Candidates Forum
Candidates present were Joe Handley (Lib), Dennis Bevington (NDP) and Eli Purchase (GR)
Part # 1
Introduction by Therese Boullard
Questions by representatives of Ecology North, Dene Nation / Assembly of First Nations, Status of Women Council of the NWT, Alternatives North and the Northern Territories Federation of Labour
Direct Link
http://livestre.am/Jx1q
Part # 2
Questions from the audience followed by a two minute wrap-up statement by each candidate.
Direct link
http://livestre.am/Jx37
Produced for Alternatives North and webcast on Rabble.ca's RabbleTV
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Candidates present were Joe Handley (Lib), Dennis Bevington (NDP) and Eli Purchase (GR)
Part # 1
Introduction by Therese Boullard
Questions by representatives of Ecology North, Dene Nation / Assembly of First Nations, Status of Women Council of the NWT, Alternatives North and the Northern Territories Federation of Labour
Direct Link
http://livestre.am/Jx1q
Watch live streaming video from rabbletv at livestream.com
Part # 2
Questions from the audience followed by a two minute wrap-up statement by each candidate.
Direct link
http://livestre.am/Jx37
Watch live streaming video from rabbletv at livestream.com
Produced for Alternatives North and webcast on Rabble.ca's RabbleTV
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GEORGE LESSARD
Information, Communications and Media Specialist
Spécialiste en l'information, communications et media
451 Norseman Dr.
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
X1A 2J1, Canada
Yellowknife Land Line # (867) 873-2662
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Information, Communications and Media Specialist
Spécialiste en l'information, communications et media
451 Norseman Dr.
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
X1A 2J1, Canada
Yellowknife Land Line # (867) 873-2662
Yellowknife Cell # (867) 445-9193
E-mail: mediamentorATgmailDOTcom
GST# 837068543RT0001
Website mediamentor.ca
Twitter Feed on Northern & First Nations Issues
Twitter Feed on Journalism & Media Issues
Twitter Feed on Community Radio Worldwide
Member:
Canadian Association of Journalists
Canadian Artists Representation / le Front des artistes canadiens
Canadian Artists Representation Copyright Collective
LinkedIn Facebook FlickrChat
themediamentorTuesday, 26 April 2011
Alternatives North (Almost) All-Candidates Forum LIVE ONLINE Wed April 27 7:00 pm
Twitter hashtag
#NWTdb8
Alternatives North
(Almost) All-Candidates Forum
LIVE ONLINE from Yellowknife NWT
here
http://livestre.am/Hi1
Wed April 27 7:00 pm
#NWTdb8
Alternatives North
(Almost) All-Candidates Forum
LIVE ONLINE from Yellowknife NWT
here
http://livestre.am/Hi1
Wed April 27 7:00 pm
GEORGE LESSARD
Information, Communications and Media Specialist
Spécialiste en l'information, communications et media
451 Norseman Dr.
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
X1A 2J1, Canada
Yellowknife Land Line # (867) 873-2662
Yellowknife Cell # (867) 445-9193
E-mail: mediamentorATgmailDOTcom
GST# 837068543RT0001
Website mediamentor.ca
Twitter Feed on Northern & First Nations Issues
Twitter Feed on Journalism & Media Issues
Twitter Feed on Community Radio Worldwide
Member:
Canadian Association of Journalists
Canadian Artists Representation / le Front des artistes canadiens
Canadian Artists Representation Copyright Collective
LinkedIn Facebook FlickrChat
themediamentor
Seeking volunteer youth workshop facilitator "Defining Moments: Discovering our Canadian Stories" art project
Defining Moments: Discovering our Canadian Stories
Workshop Facilitators
http://opps.tigweb.org/9435
TakingITGlobal (TIG) is still seeking dynamic youth workshop facilitators from Prince Edward Island, Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and Quebec to conduct public workshops with the national Defining Moments:
Discovering our Canadian Stories art project supported by the Canadian Heritage Youth Take Charge program.
(The application deadline for all other regions has closed).
About the Project:
'Defining Moments: Discovering our Canadian Stories' is a national digital media arts and
citizenship project which aims at strengthening young Canadians' understanding of, and
attachment to, our country. It facilitates an exploration of how our lives have, and continue to be
shaped by key events, both personal and collective, in Canada's development. The project will
consist of youth-led workshops, an art contest and collection, a travelling exhibition, and an
interactive website.
About the Workshops:
The workshops will guide participants through an exploration of how 'defining moments'
throughout Canadian history have shaped their personal narratives and identities through a series
of creative and interactive activities. Workshops are aimed to inspire participants to take part in
the national art contest and collection.
Workshop Facilitator Role Description:
• Organize and lead 3 workshops in different locations between Sept 2011 and Jan 2012
including follow-up reporting, documentation and support for workshop participants.
• Participate in online orientation activities including webinars (April 2011 to July 2011).
• Attend a three day orientation and training seminar in August in Toronto.
• Identify and liaise with community partners to secure workshop venue and coordinate
scheduling details to engage high numbers of youth participants to attend.
• Promote the 'Defining Moments' workshop and project to ensure broad participation in
art contest and collection, with outreach for securing exhibition venues in the future
• Maintain prompt feedback following workshops through online surveys provided by TIG.
Qualifications:
• Advance presentation and facilitation skills. Ability to express ideas clearly and speak
confidently to a large audience.
• Self-motivated and highly organized.
• Possess a passion and drive to engage with youth.
• A friendly, proactive and pleasant personality.
• Experience working with youth, community groups/organizations.
• Connection to local youth groups and community.
• Knowledge (or great interest in) Canadian history.
• Strong interest in arts and culture.
• Knowledge of both English and French (preferred), mandatory in some regions
Application Procedure:
• Candidates must be between the ages of 18 – 30.
• Please write position title in email subject heading and your city, province/territory.
• Please submit a resume and cover letter to facilitatordm@takingitglobal.org
• Candidates must be available for phone interviews.
• Provide references (preferably from community organization).
• Candidates must be available to participate in a team orientation for three days in August
2011 in Toronto with travel and accommodation costs covered by TakingITGlobal.
• Candidates must have access to a computer and the internet.
• This position is only available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
About TakingITGlobal:
TakingITGlobal is a charitable organization and online social network and hub for civic
participation with the vision that youth everywhere are actively engaged and connected in
shaping a more inclusive, peaceful and sustainable world. TakingITGlobal is an international
organization - led by youth and empowered by technology. TakingITGlobal inspires, informs,
and involves young people around the world to create positive change in their local and global
communities.
Remuneration:
This is a volunteer position requiring part-time responsibilities over a one year time period. An
honorarium will be provided to those who fulfill the job requirements provided above.
____________________________________________________________________
Moments Décisifs: À la Découverte de nos Histoires Canadiennes
Animateurs d'atelier
TakingITGlobal (TIG) recherche des animateurs dynamiques d'atelier jeunesse dans les Territoires du Nord-Ouest, Nunavut, L'Île-du-Prince-Édouard et Québec pour mener des ateliers public dans le cadre
du projet artistique national Moments Décisifs: À la Découverte de nos Histoires
Canadiennes appuyé par Patrimoine Canadien 'Les Jeunes S'engagent'.
(La demande pour les autres région est fermé.)
A propos du projet :
« Moments Décisifs : À la Découverte de nos Histoires Canadiennes » est un projet de
citoyenneté ainsi qu'un projet des arts numériques et des médias qui vise à renforcer
la compréhension et l'attachement des jeunes canadiens à notre pays. Ce projet
favorise l'exploration de la façon dont nos vies ont été, et continuent d'être
influencées par des évènements clés, personnels et collectifs, dans le développement
du Canada. Le projet comprendra des ateliers dirigés par des jeunes, un concours et
une collection d'art, une exposition itinérante et un site Web interactif.
A propos des ateliers:
Les ateliers guideront les participants à travers une exploration de la façon dont les
«moments décisifs» tout au long de l'histoire du Canada ont façonné leurs récits
personnels et leurs identités à travers une série d'activités créatives et interactives. Les
ateliers sont destinés à inspirer les participants à prendre part au concours et à la
collection nationale d'art.
Description du rôle des animateurs d'atelier :
• Organiser et diriger 3 ateliers dans différents endroits entre Septembre 2011 et
Janvier 2012 comprenant les rapports de suivi, la documentation et le soutien
des participants à l'atelier.
• Participer à des activités d'orientation en ligne y compris les webinaires (avril
2011 à Juillet 2011).
• Assister à un séminaire d'orientation et de formation de trois jours en Août à Toronto.
• Identifier et assurer la liaison avec des partenaires communautaires afin d'assurer
le lieu où se tiendra l'atelier et assurer la coordination du calendrier afin d'engager
un grand nombre de jeunes participants à assister aux ateliers.
• Promouvoir les ateliers et le projet "Moments Décisifs" pour assurer une large
participation au concours et à la collection d'art avec la capacité de sécuriser
les lieux d'exposition pour l'avenir.
• Maintenir un suivi rapide des avis sur les ateliers au moyen d'enquêtes en ligne
fournies par TIG.
Conditions Requises:
• Capacités avancées de présentation et d'animation. Capacité à exprimer clairement
ses idées et de parler en toute confiance devant un grand public.
• Motivé et très organisé.
• Avoir une passion pour s'engager avec les jeunes.
• Avoir une personnalité sympathique, dynamique et agréable.
• Expérience de travail avec les jeunes, les groupes et organisations communautaires.
• Connexion à des groupes locaux et communautaires de jeunes.
• Connaissance (ou réel intérêt) de l'histoire du Canada.
• Fort intérêt dans les arts ou la culture.
• Maitriser de préférence l'anglais et le français, obligatoire dans certaines régions.
Procédure de candidature:
• Les candidats doivent être âgés de 18 à 30 ans.
• Veuillez inscrire le titre du poste dans le sujet du courriel ainsi que votre ville,
province/territoire.
• Veuillez envoyer votre CV et votre lettre de motivation
à facilitatordm@takingitglobal.org
• Les candidats doivent être disponibles pour des entretiens téléphoniques.
• Fournir des références (de préférence des organisations communautaires)
• Les candidats doivent être disponibles pour participer à un séminaire
d'orientation en équipe de trois jours à Toronto en Août 2011 dont les coûts de
voyage et d'hébergement seront couverts pas TakingITGlobal.
• Les candidats doivent avoir accès à un ordinateur et à Internet.
• Ce poste est disponible uniquement aux citoyens canadiens et aux résidents permanents.
A propos deTakingITGlobal:
TakingITGlobal est une organisation caritative, un réseau social en ligne et une
plaque tournante pour la participation civique avec à l'esprit que les jeunes partout
dans le monde sont activement engagés et connectés dans l'élaboration d'une société
plus intégrée, pacifique et durable. TakingITGlobal est une organisation internationale
- dirigée par des jeunes et tirant sa force de la technologie. TakingITGlobal inspire,
informe, et implique les jeunes du monde entier à créer des changements positifs dans
leurs communautés locales et mondiales.
Remunération:
Ceci est un poste de bénévole exigeant des responsabilités à temps partiel sur une
période d'un an. Des honoraires seront fournis à ceux qui remplissent les conditions
requises ci-dessus.
Workshop Facilitators
http://opps.tigweb.org/9435
TakingITGlobal (TIG) is still seeking dynamic youth workshop facilitators from Prince Edward Island, Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and Quebec to conduct public workshops with the national Defining Moments:
Discovering our Canadian Stories art project supported by the Canadian Heritage Youth Take Charge program.
(The application deadline for all other regions has closed).
About the Project:
'Defining Moments: Discovering our Canadian Stories' is a national digital media arts and
citizenship project which aims at strengthening young Canadians' understanding of, and
attachment to, our country. It facilitates an exploration of how our lives have, and continue to be
shaped by key events, both personal and collective, in Canada's development. The project will
consist of youth-led workshops, an art contest and collection, a travelling exhibition, and an
interactive website.
About the Workshops:
The workshops will guide participants through an exploration of how 'defining moments'
throughout Canadian history have shaped their personal narratives and identities through a series
of creative and interactive activities. Workshops are aimed to inspire participants to take part in
the national art contest and collection.
Workshop Facilitator Role Description:
• Organize and lead 3 workshops in different locations between Sept 2011 and Jan 2012
including follow-up reporting, documentation and support for workshop participants.
• Participate in online orientation activities including webinars (April 2011 to July 2011).
• Attend a three day orientation and training seminar in August in Toronto.
• Identify and liaise with community partners to secure workshop venue and coordinate
scheduling details to engage high numbers of youth participants to attend.
• Promote the 'Defining Moments' workshop and project to ensure broad participation in
art contest and collection, with outreach for securing exhibition venues in the future
• Maintain prompt feedback following workshops through online surveys provided by TIG.
Qualifications:
• Advance presentation and facilitation skills. Ability to express ideas clearly and speak
confidently to a large audience.
• Self-motivated and highly organized.
• Possess a passion and drive to engage with youth.
• A friendly, proactive and pleasant personality.
• Experience working with youth, community groups/organizations.
• Connection to local youth groups and community.
• Knowledge (or great interest in) Canadian history.
• Strong interest in arts and culture.
• Knowledge of both English and French (preferred), mandatory in some regions
Application Procedure:
• Candidates must be between the ages of 18 – 30.
• Please write position title in email subject heading and your city, province/territory.
• Please submit a resume and cover letter to facilitatordm@takingitglobal.org
• Candidates must be available for phone interviews.
• Provide references (preferably from community organization).
• Candidates must be available to participate in a team orientation for three days in August
2011 in Toronto with travel and accommodation costs covered by TakingITGlobal.
• Candidates must have access to a computer and the internet.
• This position is only available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
About TakingITGlobal:
TakingITGlobal is a charitable organization and online social network and hub for civic
participation with the vision that youth everywhere are actively engaged and connected in
shaping a more inclusive, peaceful and sustainable world. TakingITGlobal is an international
organization - led by youth and empowered by technology. TakingITGlobal inspires, informs,
and involves young people around the world to create positive change in their local and global
communities.
Remuneration:
This is a volunteer position requiring part-time responsibilities over a one year time period. An
honorarium will be provided to those who fulfill the job requirements provided above.
____________________________________________________________________
Moments Décisifs: À la Découverte de nos Histoires Canadiennes
Animateurs d'atelier
TakingITGlobal (TIG) recherche des animateurs dynamiques d'atelier jeunesse dans les Territoires du Nord-Ouest, Nunavut, L'Île-du-Prince-Édouard et Québec pour mener des ateliers public dans le cadre
du projet artistique national Moments Décisifs: À la Découverte de nos Histoires
Canadiennes appuyé par Patrimoine Canadien 'Les Jeunes S'engagent'.
(La demande pour les autres région est fermé.)
A propos du projet :
« Moments Décisifs : À la Découverte de nos Histoires Canadiennes » est un projet de
citoyenneté ainsi qu'un projet des arts numériques et des médias qui vise à renforcer
la compréhension et l'attachement des jeunes canadiens à notre pays. Ce projet
favorise l'exploration de la façon dont nos vies ont été, et continuent d'être
influencées par des évènements clés, personnels et collectifs, dans le développement
du Canada. Le projet comprendra des ateliers dirigés par des jeunes, un concours et
une collection d'art, une exposition itinérante et un site Web interactif.
A propos des ateliers:
Les ateliers guideront les participants à travers une exploration de la façon dont les
«moments décisifs» tout au long de l'histoire du Canada ont façonné leurs récits
personnels et leurs identités à travers une série d'activités créatives et interactives. Les
ateliers sont destinés à inspirer les participants à prendre part au concours et à la
collection nationale d'art.
Description du rôle des animateurs d'atelier :
• Organiser et diriger 3 ateliers dans différents endroits entre Septembre 2011 et
Janvier 2012 comprenant les rapports de suivi, la documentation et le soutien
des participants à l'atelier.
• Participer à des activités d'orientation en ligne y compris les webinaires (avril
2011 à Juillet 2011).
• Assister à un séminaire d'orientation et de formation de trois jours en Août à Toronto.
• Identifier et assurer la liaison avec des partenaires communautaires afin d'assurer
le lieu où se tiendra l'atelier et assurer la coordination du calendrier afin d'engager
un grand nombre de jeunes participants à assister aux ateliers.
• Promouvoir les ateliers et le projet "Moments Décisifs" pour assurer une large
participation au concours et à la collection d'art avec la capacité de sécuriser
les lieux d'exposition pour l'avenir.
• Maintenir un suivi rapide des avis sur les ateliers au moyen d'enquêtes en ligne
fournies par TIG.
Conditions Requises:
• Capacités avancées de présentation et d'animation. Capacité à exprimer clairement
ses idées et de parler en toute confiance devant un grand public.
• Motivé et très organisé.
• Avoir une passion pour s'engager avec les jeunes.
• Avoir une personnalité sympathique, dynamique et agréable.
• Expérience de travail avec les jeunes, les groupes et organisations communautaires.
• Connexion à des groupes locaux et communautaires de jeunes.
• Connaissance (ou réel intérêt) de l'histoire du Canada.
• Fort intérêt dans les arts ou la culture.
• Maitriser de préférence l'anglais et le français, obligatoire dans certaines régions.
Procédure de candidature:
• Les candidats doivent être âgés de 18 à 30 ans.
• Veuillez inscrire le titre du poste dans le sujet du courriel ainsi que votre ville,
province/territoire.
• Veuillez envoyer votre CV et votre lettre de motivation
à facilitatordm@takingitglobal.org
• Les candidats doivent être disponibles pour des entretiens téléphoniques.
• Fournir des références (de préférence des organisations communautaires)
• Les candidats doivent être disponibles pour participer à un séminaire
d'orientation en équipe de trois jours à Toronto en Août 2011 dont les coûts de
voyage et d'hébergement seront couverts pas TakingITGlobal.
• Les candidats doivent avoir accès à un ordinateur et à Internet.
• Ce poste est disponible uniquement aux citoyens canadiens et aux résidents permanents.
A propos deTakingITGlobal:
TakingITGlobal est une organisation caritative, un réseau social en ligne et une
plaque tournante pour la participation civique avec à l'esprit que les jeunes partout
dans le monde sont activement engagés et connectés dans l'élaboration d'une société
plus intégrée, pacifique et durable. TakingITGlobal est une organisation internationale
- dirigée par des jeunes et tirant sa force de la technologie. TakingITGlobal inspire,
informe, et implique les jeunes du monde entier à créer des changements positifs dans
leurs communautés locales et mondiales.
Remunération:
Ceci est un poste de bénévole exigeant des responsabilités à temps partiel sur une
période d'un an. Des honoraires seront fournis à ceux qui remplissent les conditions
requises ci-dessus.
Monday, 25 April 2011
#NWT #Elxn41 #CDNpoli #db8 Almost-All Candidates Forum/Debate this WED April 27 - 7 pm @ NUP
Watch for the LIVE webcast feed
address via Twitter HashTag
#NWTdb8
address via Twitter HashTag
#NWTdb8
Please forward widely...
(Almost) All-Candidates Forum
hosted by Alternatives North
hosted by Alternatives North
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
7:00 pm
Northern United Place
Co-sponsored by: Dene Nation, Northern Territories Federation of Labour, Ecology North, & Status of Women Council of the NWT
Don't miss this chance to ask questions of (most of) your federal election candidates!
7:00 pm
Northern United Place
Co-sponsored by: Dene Nation, Northern Territories Federation of Labour, Ecology North, & Status of Women Council of the NWT
Don't miss this chance to ask questions of (most of) your federal election candidates!
Listen live on the Alternatives North website: www.alternativesnorth.ca
Saturday, 23 April 2011
Job - Inuit Art Foundation / Project Assistant / Ottawa, ON / Deadline Date: Monday, April 25, 2011
Job Opportunities / Inuit Art Foundation / Project Assistant / Ottawa, ON / Deadline Date: Monday, April 25, 2011
Established in 1985, the Inuit Art Foundation offers professional development services to Inuit artists, and supports such community initiatives as workshops and the obtaining of materials and tools. Through the publication of Inuit Art Quarterly (IAQ), the only magazine in the world dedicated to Inuit art, the Foundation promotes the work of Inuit artists worldwide. The foundation also produces online art histories.
We are seeking an energetic and dynamic individual to fill the temporary full-time position of project assistant, primarily to work on our our online art history, Nunavik Art Alive. The job would be for the duration of 4-6 months with the possibility of an extension. Your responsibilities would include, but are not limited to:
-Sourcing photos for the image galleries on the website
-Maintaining an accurate inventory of images for the web site
-Researching the Nunavik Region, creating a questionnaire and conducting interviews with Inuit artists
-Collating artist information and presenting findings in a clear and accurate written account for the web site
-Fact checking and inputting slide information into a database
- Consulting archives for correct images and cross referencing facts
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
-Completion of post-secondary university education with an emphasis in art history, history, research, journalism, museum studies or equivalent discipline or 2 years experience in a related field
-Vast knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook, demonstrating proficiency and accuracy
-Prior experience with research, collecting information and completing interviews
-Knowledge of Inuit Art would be considered an asset
Please respond by post or electronically with your resume and a cover letter by April 25, 2011 to:
Jill Perttula
Inuit Art Foundation
300 - 2081 Merivale Road
Ottawa, ON K2G 1G9
E-mail: iaf@inuitart.org
Web address: www.inuitart.org
We regret that we are able to respond only to candidates selected for interviewing. No phone calls please.
Established in 1985, the Inuit Art Foundation offers professional development services to Inuit artists, and supports such community initiatives as workshops and the obtaining of materials and tools. Through the publication of Inuit Art Quarterly (IAQ), the only magazine in the world dedicated to Inuit art, the Foundation promotes the work of Inuit artists worldwide. The foundation also produces online art histories.
We are seeking an energetic and dynamic individual to fill the temporary full-time position of project assistant, primarily to work on our our online art history, Nunavik Art Alive. The job would be for the duration of 4-6 months with the possibility of an extension. Your responsibilities would include, but are not limited to:
-Sourcing photos for the image galleries on the website
-Maintaining an accurate inventory of images for the web site
-Researching the Nunavik Region, creating a questionnaire and conducting interviews with Inuit artists
-Collating artist information and presenting findings in a clear and accurate written account for the web site
-Fact checking and inputting slide information into a database
- Consulting archives for correct images and cross referencing facts
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
-Completion of post-secondary university education with an emphasis in art history, history, research, journalism, museum studies or equivalent discipline or 2 years experience in a related field
-Vast knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook, demonstrating proficiency and accuracy
-Prior experience with research, collecting information and completing interviews
-Knowledge of Inuit Art would be considered an asset
Please respond by post or electronically with your resume and a cover letter by April 25, 2011 to:
Jill Perttula
Inuit Art Foundation
300 - 2081 Merivale Road
Ottawa, ON K2G 1G9
E-mail: iaf@inuitart.org
Web address: www.inuitart.org
We regret that we are able to respond only to candidates selected for interviewing. No phone calls please.
Yukon North of Ordinary and ArtsNet Yukon now on iPad
Yukon North of Ordinary and ArtsNet Yukon now on iPad
Posted by: "greg.karais" gregkaraisATgmailDOTcom greg.karais
Thu Apr 21, 2011 11:21 am (PDT)
Hey folks, we've just released two of our magazines onto the iPad/ iPhone platform. You can find it by searching Yukon on your mobile device or go going to these links directly:
iPad:
http://itunes.apple.com/app/yukon-pro/id431881348?mt=8
iPhone:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/yukon/id431900705?mt=8
We hope you enjoy. And for those arts groups out there that are part of ArtsNet Magazine, start thinking about incorporating video into your page. We'll be able to place video clips in the online versions!
Posted by: "greg.karais" gregkaraisATgmailDOTcom greg.karais
Thu Apr 21, 2011 11:21 am (PDT)
Hey folks, we've just released two of our magazines onto the iPad/ iPhone platform. You can find it by searching Yukon on your mobile device or go going to these links directly:
iPad:
http://itunes.apple.com/app/yukon-pro/id431881348?mt=8
iPhone:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/yukon/id431900705?mt=8
We hope you enjoy. And for those arts groups out there that are part of ArtsNet Magazine, start thinking about incorporating video into your page. We'll be able to place video clips in the online versions!
Thursday, 21 April 2011
NWT Chamber of Commerce’s 2011 All Candidate's Election Forum
NWT Chamber of Commerce's 2011 All Candidate's Election Forum
http://www.nwtchamber.com/
with Western Arctic candidates Sandy Lee, CPC; Eli Purchase, Green; Dennis Bevington, NDP; Joe Handley, Liberal
Thanks to the NWT Chamber of Commerce http://www.nwtchamber.com for allowing me to video tape and YouTube this forum on behalf of the people of the NWT.
Embedding on your website is freely allowed.
Also found on a single page here:
http://mediamentor-circumpolar.blogspot.com/2011/04/cdnpoli-all-nwt-c-of-c-2011-all.html
Part One: Opening Statements
http://youtu.be/g_z79fxSh6o
Part Two: Question 01
What do you think are the near term economic priorities for Canada?
http://youtu.be/jlxU0zAHpY4
Part Three: Question 02
Availability of skilled workers- Speak to your national priorities on this.
http://youtu.be/4iH9WYlpqos
Part Four: Question 03
Your position on federal incentives for the Mackenzie gas project?
http://youtu.be/U2_f5O24XP0
Part Five: Question 04
What about the Mackenzie Highway without the pipeline?
http://youtu.be/IijJ1qg5yg0
Part Six: Question 05
What would you do to facilitate devolution for the NWT?
http://youtu.be/eJzGJPp0pbg
Part Seven: Question 06
How will you stop Yellowknife businesses from leaving the downtown?
http://youtu.be/wGAXwJRgPEo
Part Eight: Question 07
Do you support the NWT carbon tax and if yes or no, why?
http://youtu.be/_XlrjhkbHOA
Part Nine: Question 08
What's your commitment to understand Chamber priorities & to advocate them?
http://youtu.be/URWtmDa5e_U
Part Ten: Question 09
How are you going to deal with devolution? What's your position on the gun law?
http://youtu.be/lffyP4l8S44
Part Ten: Closing Statements
http://youtu.be/2Acj6D93-sU
Thanks to the NWT Chamber of Commerce http://www.nwtchamber.com for allowing me to video tape and YouTube this forum on behalf of the people of the NWT.
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with Western Arctic candidates Sandy Lee, CPC; Eli Purchase, Green; Dennis Bevington, NDP; Joe Handley, Liberal
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Part One: Opening Statements
http://youtu.be/g_z79fxSh6o
Part Two: Question 01
What do you think are the near term economic priorities for Canada?
http://youtu.be/jlxU0zAHpY4
Part Three: Question 02
Availability of skilled workers- Speak to your national priorities on this.
http://youtu.be/4iH9WYlpqos
Part Four: Question 03
Your position on federal incentives for the Mackenzie gas project?
http://youtu.be/U2_f5O24XP0
Part Five: Question 04
What about the Mackenzie Highway without the pipeline?
http://youtu.be/IijJ1qg5yg0
Part Six: Question 05
What would you do to facilitate devolution for the NWT?
http://youtu.be/eJzGJPp0pbg
Part Seven: Question 06
How will you stop Yellowknife businesses from leaving the downtown?
http://youtu.be/wGAXwJRgPEo
Part Eight: Question 07
Do you support the NWT carbon tax and if yes or no, why?
http://youtu.be/_XlrjhkbHOA
Part Nine: Question 08
What's your commitment to understand Chamber priorities & to advocate them?
http://youtu.be/URWtmDa5e_U
Part Ten: Question 09
How are you going to deal with devolution? What's your position on the gun law?
http://youtu.be/lffyP4l8S44
Part Ten: Closing Statements
http://youtu.be/2Acj6D93-sU
Thanks to the NWT Chamber of Commerce http://www.nwtchamber.com for allowing me to video tape and YouTube this forum on behalf of the people of the NWT.
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themediamentor#cdnpoli All #NWT C of C 2011 All Candidate's #elxn41 #db8 Videos
NWT Chamber of Commerce’s 2011 All Candidate's Election Forum
http://www.nwtchamber.com/
with Western Arctic candidates Sandy Lee, CPC; Eli Purchase, Green; Dennis Bevington, NDP; Joe Handley, Liberal
Part One: Opening Statements
http://youtu.be/g_z79fxSh6o
Part Two: Question 01
What do you think are the near term economic priorities for Canada?
http://youtu.be/jlxU0zAHpY4
Part Three: Question 02
Availability of skilled workers- Speak to your national priorities on this.
http://youtu.be/4iH9WYlpqos
Part Four: Question 03
Your position on federal incentives for the Mackenzie gas project?
http://youtu.be/U2_f5O24XP0
Part Five: Question 04
What about the Mackenzie Highway without the pipeline?
http://youtu.be/IijJ1qg5yg0
Part Six: Question 05
What would you do to facilitate devolution for the NWT?
http://youtu.be/eJzGJPp0pbg
Part Seven: Question 06
How will you stop Yellowknife businesses from leaving the downtown?
http://youtu.be/wGAXwJRgPEo
Part Eight: Question 07
Do you support the NWT carbon tax and if yes or no, why?
http://youtu.be/_XlrjhkbHOA
Part Nine: Question 08
What's your commitment to understand Chamber priorities & to advocate them?
http://youtu.be/URWtmDa5e_U
Part Ten: Question 09
How are you going to deal with devolution? What's your position on the gun law?
http://youtu.be/lffyP4l8S44
Part Ten: Closing Statements
http://youtu.be/2Acj6D93-sU
http://www.nwtchamber.com/
with Western Arctic candidates Sandy Lee, CPC; Eli Purchase, Green; Dennis Bevington, NDP; Joe Handley, Liberal
Part One: Opening Statements
http://youtu.be/g_z79fxSh6o
Part Two: Question 01
What do you think are the near term economic priorities for Canada?
http://youtu.be/jlxU0zAHpY4
Part Three: Question 02
Availability of skilled workers- Speak to your national priorities on this.
http://youtu.be/4iH9WYlpqos
Part Four: Question 03
Your position on federal incentives for the Mackenzie gas project?
http://youtu.be/U2_f5O24XP0
Part Five: Question 04
What about the Mackenzie Highway without the pipeline?
http://youtu.be/IijJ1qg5yg0
Part Six: Question 05
What would you do to facilitate devolution for the NWT?
http://youtu.be/eJzGJPp0pbg
Part Seven: Question 06
How will you stop Yellowknife businesses from leaving the downtown?
http://youtu.be/wGAXwJRgPEo
Part Eight: Question 07
Do you support the NWT carbon tax and if yes or no, why?
http://youtu.be/_XlrjhkbHOA
Part Nine: Question 08
What's your commitment to understand Chamber priorities & to advocate them?
http://youtu.be/URWtmDa5e_U
Part Ten: Question 09
How are you going to deal with devolution? What's your position on the gun law?
http://youtu.be/lffyP4l8S44
Part Ten: Closing Statements
http://youtu.be/2Acj6D93-sU
#elxn41 #cdnpoli #nwt Blogger "permanently banned" on #CPC Facebook page for "openly engaging a debate"
Election Briefs
Katherine Hudson
Northern News Services
Published Wednesday, April 20, 2011
#CPC #elxn41 #cdnpoli #nwt
http://nnsl.com/northern-news-services/stories/papers/apr20_11ebrf.html
Social media showdown
Katherine Hudson
Northern News Services
Published Wednesday, April 20, 2011
#CPC #elxn41 #cdnpoli #nwt
http://nnsl.com/northern-news-services/stories/papers/apr20_11ebrf.html
SOMBA K'E/YELLOWKNIFE - George Lessard, who has been volunteering as one of CBC North's "Your Take" blogger, said he has been "permanently banned" from Sandy Lee's Conservative Party Facebook page.
Terry Halifax, a Beaufort-Delta Conservative campaign committee member, said he took issue with Lessard's new media coverage. He reported his concerns in a letter to CBC's ombudsman stating Lessard's coverage is biased, citing "condescending and disparaging remarks" about party candidate Sandy Lee. As one of the administrators of the Conservative Facebook page, Halifax banned Lessard.
"He joined our Facebook page and started openly engaging a debate on the page and posting some one-sided, in my view, views of the campaign," said Halifax. "I just don't think that there is a place for that in publicly-funded journalism ... I just wanted the CBC to take notice that we take offence to that."
Lessard said Halifax has a right to his opinion and has a right as a citizen to contact the corporation's ombudsman.
"I just find it rather odd that a political party, which is trying to garner as many votes as possible, closes its group to any one voter," said Lessard.
He said it is an "intolerable way" to treat voters.
"I am not a paid journalist from CBC. This is about just gathering people's opinions. I was asking for opinions on their side ... Well, the door got slammed in my face. I didn't like that very much," he said.
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
#NWT #yzf #elxn41 #cdnpoli #LPC Michael Ignatieff public event in Yellowknife NWT
"Ignatieff met with aboriginal leaders in Dettah, N.W.T., and hosted a public barbecue and campaign rally in downtown Yellowknife on Monday to show support for his candidate, former premier Joe Handley. " http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/story/2011/04/19/nwt-cv-election-ndp-leaders.html
Sunday, 17 April 2011
#YZF #nwt #cdnpoli #elxn41 'Where is Harper'? Rally 8am MONDAY Apr 18 - Meet at Yellowknife Inn
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Date: 17 April 2011 21:42
Subject: [altnorth-nt] Rally 8am MONDAY Apr 18 - 'Where is Harper'? - Meet at Yellowknife Inn
Date: 17 April 2011 21:42
Subject: [altnorth-nt] Rally 8am MONDAY Apr 18 - 'Where is Harper'? - Meet at Yellowknife Inn
Stephen Harper has arrived in YK... but there will be NO PUBLIC EVENT.
So it's up to us to create one.
If you have something to say to Harper, meet in front of the Yellowknife Inn, Monday (April 18) at 8:00 am.
We are not sure whether Harper is actually staying at the Inn (conflicting insider info says he is booked at the Explorer), so the plan is to do a wandering rally asking the question: "WHERE IS HARPER?" "WHERE IS DEMOCRACY?" "WHERE IS... (fill in the blank... eg. public health care; funding for housing, action on climate change, etc, etc)
We would like it to be fun, so wear a fun costume if you can. One option could be an 'ethnic' costume (since Harper is so anxious to meet the 'ethnics' in every town he visits) - this could involve anything from a kilt to lederhosen to classic northern attire. Or the idea has been floated of dressing up as a zombie with a sign saying 'Return of the Undead Democracy'. The idea is to be creative, have fun, and attract attention.
PLEASE BRING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS if you have them. eg. fiddles, guitars, percussion.
CBC television is planning to cover the event at 8 am. Also, we will be on the CBC morning radio before the event tomorrow. So we need lots of people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, 16 April 2011
#elxn41 #yzf #nwt #CdnPoli @nwtsandylee's Terry Halifax: "Biased Reportage with CBC North"
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From: Terry Halifax
Date: 16 April 2011 17:57
Subject: Biased Reportage with CBC North
To: ombudsman@cbc.ca
Cc: John Agnew, mediamentor@gmail.com
From: Terry Halifax
Date: 16 April 2011 17:57
Subject: Biased Reportage with CBC North
To: ombudsman@cbc.ca
Cc: John Agnew
Terry Halifax
Box 2117
Inuvik, NT
X0E 0T0
867.678.2899
Dear Mr. Lapointe,
I’m writing over my concern of political bias from the CBC North office in Yellowknife NWT.
Let me begin with the 2008 election with a story by CBC reporter Lee Selleck:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/
In this story, Mr. Selleck and his friend, NDP candidate Dennis Bevington accuse Richard Bargery, the campaign manager of then Conservative Party candidate Brendan Bell of being unjustly awarded a contract for consulting services.
Mr. Bevington raised this issue in Parliament and received his reply on April 24. The story from Mr. Selleck appeared on CBC October 9 — five months later and five days before voters went to the polls.
The contract involved a contract dispute between pharmacists in the NWT and Yukon and their employers. The Health Canada negotiator had quit and they needed a replacement immediately. When they first called Mr. Bargery, he declined. They called everyone else qualified and they also declined to take the contract. They called Mr. Bargery again and he reluctantly accepted.
In researching the story, Mr. Selleck called every pharmacist in the NWT and Yukon asking questions about how Mr. Bargery handled the conflict between pharmacists and businesses. Every single pharmacist gave glowing reports on Mr. Bargery’s efforts, but none of that was reported. Further, although Mr. Bargery was awarded a contract for $69,304, he invoiced for a little more half of that. That was not reported either.
When CBC broke this story, the regional newspaper did a follow up story on it:
http://www.nnsl.com/frames/
While the newspaper had a much more balanced report of the incident, it appeared on election day. Mr. Bell lost the election by 523 votes.
As we are in the middle of another campaign, I see further bias coming from the CBC North office with Your Take reporter, and known NDP supporter, George Lessard.
Mr. Lessard is tasked with “new media” coverage and here he takes condescending and disparaging remarks about Conservative candidate Sandy Lee:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/
Ms. Lee has been traveling non-stop since this campaign began. The NWT is a vast territory with many small communities accessible only by air. She is a very busy person
Mr. Lessard joined Ms. Lee’s Facebook group page and began posting links to his coverage of the campaign, openly debating with our members and posting other links that further the NDP platform. As one of the administrators of the page, I warned Mr. Lessard to desist posting these links in an effort to smear our party and our candidate.
Today, Mr. Lessard posted the following:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/
Mr. Lessard could have simply said that Sandy Lee and Bonnie Dawson did not reply to the survey. Instead, he feels it necessary to write the following:
As the NWT minister for the Status of Women, Sandy Lee defended the rights of women in the territory, then she resigned to run in the federal election as the Conservative candidate.
Today I visited the website of The Status of Women Council of the NWT to arrange an interview with Executive Director Lorraine Phaneuf. On their front page was their "Five Questions to Candidates" they asked all five federal candidates on issues that effect women... so I paused to read it... and was disappointed to see that Lee did not respond to the questions.
Bad grammar and horrible punctuation aside, there is nothing balanced or even fair about this story.
Mr. Lessard is not a journalist and I don’t expect him to understand the intricacies and complexities of publishing bias during an election, but that does not excuse the CBC for publishing this one-sided view. If Mr. Lessard wants to campaign against the Conservative Party, that’s his right, but we as tax payers should not be funding it.
Mr. Lessard has been permanently banned from our candidate’s Facebook page.
John Agnew and CBC North can take this as notice that during this election, the Conservative Party will not tolerate this blatant bias in publicly-funded reportage.
Thank you for your time, Mr. Lapointe, I know you must be busy, but I look forward to a timely response to this matter.
Sincerely,
Terry Halifax
April 16, 2011
Box 2117
Inuvik, NT
X0E 0T0
867.678.2899
Dear Mr. Lapointe,
I’m writing over my concern of political bias from the CBC North office in Yellowknife NWT.
Let me begin with the 2008 election with a story by CBC reporter Lee Selleck:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/
In this story, Mr. Selleck and his friend, NDP candidate Dennis Bevington accuse Richard Bargery, the campaign manager of then Conservative Party candidate Brendan Bell of being unjustly awarded a contract for consulting services.
Mr. Bevington raised this issue in Parliament and received his reply on April 24. The story from Mr. Selleck appeared on CBC October 9 — five months later and five days before voters went to the polls.
The contract involved a contract dispute between pharmacists in the NWT and Yukon and their employers. The Health Canada negotiator had quit and they needed a replacement immediately. When they first called Mr. Bargery, he declined. They called everyone else qualified and they also declined to take the contract. They called Mr. Bargery again and he reluctantly accepted.
In researching the story, Mr. Selleck called every pharmacist in the NWT and Yukon asking questions about how Mr. Bargery handled the conflict between pharmacists and businesses. Every single pharmacist gave glowing reports on Mr. Bargery’s efforts, but none of that was reported. Further, although Mr. Bargery was awarded a contract for $69,304, he invoiced for a little more half of that. That was not reported either.
When CBC broke this story, the regional newspaper did a follow up story on it:
http://www.nnsl.com/frames/
While the newspaper had a much more balanced report of the incident, it appeared on election day. Mr. Bell lost the election by 523 votes.
As we are in the middle of another campaign, I see further bias coming from the CBC North office with Your Take reporter, and known NDP supporter, George Lessard.
Mr. Lessard is tasked with “new media” coverage and here he takes condescending and disparaging remarks about Conservative candidate Sandy Lee:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/
Ms. Lee has been traveling non-stop since this campaign began. The NWT is a vast territory with many small communities accessible only by air. She is a very busy person
Mr. Lessard joined Ms. Lee’s Facebook group page and began posting links to his coverage of the campaign, openly debating with our members and posting other links that further the NDP platform. As one of the administrators of the page, I warned Mr. Lessard to desist posting these links in an effort to smear our party and our candidate.
Today, Mr. Lessard posted the following:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/
Mr. Lessard could have simply said that Sandy Lee and Bonnie Dawson did not reply to the survey. Instead, he feels it necessary to write the following:
As the NWT minister for the Status of Women, Sandy Lee defended the rights of women in the territory, then she resigned to run in the federal election as the Conservative candidate.
Today I visited the website of The Status of Women Council of the NWT to arrange an interview with Executive Director Lorraine Phaneuf. On their front page was their "Five Questions to Candidates" they asked all five federal candidates on issues that effect women... so I paused to read it... and was disappointed to see that Lee did not respond to the questions.
Bad grammar and horrible punctuation aside, there is nothing balanced or even fair about this story.
Mr. Lessard is not a journalist and I don’t expect him to understand the intricacies and complexities of publishing bias during an election, but that does not excuse the CBC for publishing this one-sided view. If Mr. Lessard wants to campaign against the Conservative Party, that’s his right, but we as tax payers should not be funding it.
Mr. Lessard has been permanently banned from our candidate’s Facebook page.
John Agnew and CBC North can take this as notice that during this election, the Conservative Party will not tolerate this blatant bias in publicly-funded reportage.
Thank you for your time, Mr. Lapointe, I know you must be busy, but I look forward to a timely response to this matter.
Sincerely,
Terry Halifax
April 16, 2011
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I recently posted a link to the Your Take blog post on the Social Media side of the Western Arctic campaign that I did to all of the candidate's Facebook pages... below you will see as much of that thread that's left after Sandy Lee's Beaufort-Delta Campaign Committee person, Terry Halifax deleted part of my interaction with Kim Lee... and the e-mail he sent after he did it...
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David Radcliffe I think in the north, banging on doors has more merit that a Tweet. Not that this is not a viable form of communication but in Sachs Harbor a tweet is the sound a ptarmigan makes.21 hours ago · · 3 peopleYou and 2 others like this.
Terry Halifax Interesting concept that Dennis has there on eliminating usage-based billing. I suppose they'll use the same method to tell the banks how much interest they will charge customers on credit cards. I don't know why they bother making these ridiculous claims. The fourth place party can't effect any change, especially when their representave has a hard time staying awake on the job.21 hours ago · · 2 peopleYou and Dez Loreen like this.- Terry HalifaxYou're so right David. Although Facebook has grown in popularity throughout the North, Twitter doesn't have much appeal to anyone but the truly geeky. I see people of all ages on Facebook because it's a great way to stay in touch. Making co...mparisons about who has the time to Tweet and click the little "thumbs up" button is only a reflection of which supporters have too much time on their hands. I'd like to see a running tally on which candidate has visited the most communities and knocked on the most doors. That's what wins elections.See More5 hours ago ·
Kathy KimTotally agree with you guys Terry and David. Sandy definitely is a Woman of Action; she not only does the talk but walk the walk for her firm beliefs in bringing change to the north. And as we all know, online community can be deceiving an...d as reported on CBC news last week that it only costs 5 dollars to buy 1,000 tweeters.(I'm not suggesting anyone is doing this!!!) Sandy- keep knocking on door and earn your vote one person at a time.See More2 hours ago · · 1 personTerry Halifax likes this.- Terry Halifax Further to the subject: http://fullcomment.nationalpos
t.com/2011/04/15/lorne-gunter- social-media-does-not-bring- down-govts-or-win-elections/ 2 hours ago ·
Terry Halifax is the Beaufort-Delta Campaign Committee person for Sandy Lee's Conservatives in the Western Arctic Riding.
There was a posting on their Facebook page "Sandy Lee for Western Arctic MP" by Kathy Kim which said in part "...Sandy definitely is a Woman of Action..."
To which I replied "If "...Sandy definitely is a Woman of Action..." then why did she not answer the The Status of Women Council of the NWT's "Five Questions to Candidates" they asked all five federal candidates on issues that effect women in the NWT.
You can read the resulting answers from four of the five candidates here.
http://www.scribd.com/full/
You can see his full reply below, but in brief he said "...That page is there for Sandy's supporters, not for you to attempt to smear our candidate. Persist and I'll just boot you..."
So I guess that after this posting... I may be "booted" from the page and no longer able to report on what's going on there
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The Francophone Voters of the #NWT #elxn41 #cdnpoli
In the 2006 census out of the NWT's population of 41,464 and from the 40,680 reporting their mother tongue 975 or 2.4% said it was French in forth place after English, Dogrib (Tłı̨chǫ) and South Slavey.
And of course, it it had not been for "les voyageurs" paddling the canoes in for the explorers and out with the furs for the Hudsons Bay Company, there might never have been a Northwest Territories.
Léo-Paul Provencher interim Director General of the Fédération Franco-Ténoise speaks to us about the current federal election, the issues important to francophones in the NWT and suggests some question and topics that francophone voters should ask and discuss with the candidates.
Because there are no nationally connected French speaking journalists based in the Northwest Territories (not even one from Radio-Canada) although with some English, the majority of this report is in French.
Léo-Paul Provencher, Directeur général par Intérim
Fédération Franco-Ténoise
http://fft.franco-nord.com/
5016, 48e rue Case postale 1325, Yellowknife (Territoires du Nord-Ouest) X1A 2N9 Canada
Téléphone : (867) 920-2919 Télécopieur : (867) 873-2158
info@franco-nord.com
Promouvoir, encourager et défendre la vie culturelle, politique, économique, sociale et communautaire canadienne-française aux TNO afin d'accroitre la vitalité des communautés francophones des Territoires du Nord-Ouest. Pour ce faire, la FFT assure la représentation politique, la concertation, la promotion et l'appui au développement de ces communautés, en collaboration avec ses membres et partenaires.
And of course, it it had not been for "les voyageurs" paddling the canoes in for the explorers and out with the furs for the Hudsons Bay Company, there might never have been a Northwest Territories.
Léo-Paul Provencher interim Director General of the Fédération Franco-Ténoise speaks to us about the current federal election, the issues important to francophones in the NWT and suggests some question and topics that francophone voters should ask and discuss with the candidates.
Because there are no nationally connected French speaking journalists based in the Northwest Territories (not even one from Radio-Canada) although with some English, the majority of this report is in French.
Léo-Paul Provencher, Directeur général par Intérim
Fédération Franco-Ténoise
http://fft.franco-nord.com/
5016, 48e rue Case postale 1325, Yellowknife (Territoires du Nord-Ouest) X1A 2N9 Canada
Téléphone : (867) 920-2919 Télécopieur : (867) 873-2158
info@franco-nord.com
Promouvoir, encourager et défendre la vie culturelle, politique, économique, sociale et communautaire canadienne-française aux TNO afin d'accroitre la vitalité des communautés francophones des Territoires du Nord-Ouest. Pour ce faire, la FFT assure la représentation politique, la concertation, la promotion et l'appui au développement de ces communautés, en collaboration avec ses membres et partenaires.
Thursday, 14 April 2011
#cdnpoli #elxn41 #CPC @nwtsandylee #FAIL "Did not respond to questions" posed by #NWT Status of Women Council
Lorraine Phaneuf, Executive Director
The Status of Women Council of the NWT
http://www.statusofwomen.nt.ca/
Five Questions to Candidates
The Status of Women Council of the NWT asked all five federal candidates their thoughts on issues that effect women. Here are their answers...
The Status of Women Council of the NWT - Federal Election Answers #NWT #cdnpoli #elxn41
Here is Lorraine Phaneuf, Executive Director talking about the process of gathering both the questions and answers....
The Status of Women Council of the NWT
http://www.statusofwomen.nt.ca/
Five Questions to Candidates
The Status of Women Council of the NWT asked all five federal candidates their thoughts on issues that effect women. Here are their answers...
The Status of Women Council of the NWT - Federal Election Answers #NWT #cdnpoli #elxn41
Here is Lorraine Phaneuf, Executive Director talking about the process of gathering both the questions and answers....
Vote for the internet
"It's important that we elect an MP willing to fight for our right to affordable, accessible, and open internet someone who will work towards a comprehensive national internet strategy that is in the best interest of citizens, not big business..."
Vote for the internet
http://bit.ly/i1o13v
"...
Vote for the internet
http://bit.ly/i1o13v
"...
Forget the gun registry.
Forget Afghanistan and Libya (most Canadians already have, after all).
The hot button issue of this election is the internet in Canada. Or, rather, the relative lack thereof.
This is particularly true in the Yukon, where we suffer from the very worst of Canada's very bad situation.
The internet in Canada is, simply put, too expensive and too crappy when compared to other developed nations.
Canadians are falling behind other nations in our ability to afford and effectively access information online.
Our access to the internet is controlled by a small group of companies with competing interests such as cable television and traditional telephone services.
Again, this is particularly true in the Yukon. (AND the NWT & Nunavut)
There is growing concern amongst Canadians about this.
This election is about changing that.
It's about making the internet more affordable and the means of how it is provided to us, more transparent. It's about removing the threat of big business and ensuring that our connection to the world remains neutral and open...."
Yellowknife: Social media campaign report
Yellowknife: Social media campaign report
Region: Northwest Territories Topics:
By George Lessard (Yellowknife, N.W.T.)
Yesterday's Tweet of the Day?RT @nwtdennis: @Tuktoyaktuk From our platform: "We will prohibit all forms of usage-based billing (UBB) by Internet Service Providers (ISPs)." In #NWT too.
I picked it as "Tweet of the Day" because NorthWestel's billing rates have been a big topic on the internet and Twitter over the last few weeks, not just in the N.W.T., but in Nunavut and the Yukon too and because @nwtdennis was having a dialogue with constituent @Tuktoyaktuk and that's what Twitter is for.
On Facebook today, Dennis Bevington (NDP) said, "I will be working hard to attend all of the candidates' forums this campaign. However, sometimes weather or transportation issues (plane issues, flat tires) make it hard to get around the N.W.T. I have only had one weather incident, but fortunately it turned into a good extended visit in Fort Good Hope."
Dennis's Facebook page has 236 likes, up from yesterday's 235 likes; on his personal page he has 1,403 friends, up from 1,388 two days ago. The N.W.T. New Democrats' page has 335 likes today up from 205 likes on Monday.
On Twitter, @nwtdennis posted only seven Tweets today, but then he did tell us he was on the road to Behchoko this morning ... and we all know how poor the cell service is on the highway between Yellowknife and Behchoko...
@nwtdennis's Klout score is now 34, up from yesterday's 32 and now has 73 followers, up from 67 yesterday.
On the "Sandy Lee for Western Arctic MP" Facebook page John Curran, N.W.T. campaign director, and Terry Halifax, Beaufort-Delta campaign committee seem to be the only people (other than Victor Choi & Mark Johnson) of the 61 (56 yesterday) members that post anything to the page...
A really professional PR job John... too bad so few of Sandy's supporters seem to be inclined to post anything...
Does Sandy know how to post on Facebook yet? Oh, that's right sorry John. I see from the members' list that she's not a member of her own page and I cannot give any stats on the number of friends she has on Facebook because I can't find her account. Does she have one? Can anyone tell me?
On Twitter, I see @nwtsandylee posted 18 times since her account opened and has 27 followers. Two postings since yesterday but her Klout score is 32 today, up from 30 yesterday.
Just a tip Sandy... if you learn how and why you need to use #CPC, #NWT, #YZF #CdnPoli and #elxn41 hashtags in your Tweets, you might get your message out to more folks on Twitter and more of your potential voters might find them.
Joe Handly, our ex-premier and erstwhile bridge-building Liberal candidate has sent out 10 Tweets since yesterday... Way to go Joe! But Joe... I see you used #nwt #cdnpoli #elxn41 Hashtags in one message today. Even with an increase of 17 followers since yesterday, maybe you'd get more followers if you used them in every message?
Anyway you've still got a pretty good Klout score of 33, even if it hasn't changed in a while.
Joe has 41 likes on his Facebook page today, up a whopping five from Monday! Funny there are no friends listed... just likes... It looks like a personal account.... but unlike all my friends... it does not show any friends... just 41 likes.
So I can't tell you how many friends Joe has on Facebook because the two pages he's associated with do not display their members.
Joe's Western Arctic Liberal Association Organization Facebook page has 209 likes, up from 205 likes on Monday.
Eli Purchase's (Green) 97 followers have been treated to his 235 Tweets since he opened his account.
On Facebook Eli, like Joe, has a page with no friends, just likes ... and he just hit his 50th!
@nwteli often uses his Tweets to tell his followers about his blog http://nwtgreen.com/ and YouTube.
And with a Klout score now at 41, up from a 39 yesterday, you seem to be doing a great job at using social media and you have today's highest Klout score of all Western Arctic candidates. I guess that comes from the ongoing conversations you have with you followers/supporters.
Way to get your message out Eli!
Still no word on Bonnie Dawson, Animal Alliance Environment Voters Party of Canada candidate getting a Twitter account. If anyone finds one for her, please let me know.
On Twitter I'm @Northern_Clips.
714 Followers
15 Following
18,631 Updates
Klout score: 53 (today)
Wednesday, 13 April 2011
#nwt #elxn41 #cdnpoli #GPC Conversation with Eli Purchase: N.W.T. Green candidate
Conversation with Eli Purchase: N.W.T. Green candidate
Region: Northwest Territories Topics:
By George Lessard (Yellowknife, N.W.T.)In this Skype conversation, Eli Purchase, the Green party's candidate in the N.W.T.'s Western Arctic riding speaks about his campaign, engaging young people in the political process and the rise of social media in election campaigns. #nwt #elxn41 #cdnpoli Conversation with Bonnie Dawson, Animal Alliance Environment Voters candidate in the N.W.T.
Conversation with Bonnie Dawson, Animal Alliance Environment Voters candidate in the N.W.T.
Region: Northwest Territories Topics:
By George Lessard (Yellowknife, N.W.T.)In this Skype conversation, Bonnie Dawson, the Animal Alliance Environment Voters candidate in the N.W.T.'s Western Arctic riding discusses animal and environmental issues she feels are important in both the north and across Canada.
Social and election issues in the north #nwt #elxn41 #cdnpoli
Social and election issues in the north
Region: Northwest Territories Topics:
By George Lessard (Yellowknife, N.W.T.)Social activist Arlene Hache talks about social problems in the north, weighs in on Green party leader Elizabeth May's exclusion from the televised debates, and discusses other election issues.
#db8 #elxn41 #NWT #Nunavut #Yukon - On Twitter,Political Involvement, the North and the Debate…
2011-04-12 08:00 am
On Twitter, political involvement, the North and the debate…
Here's the Tweet… just after the debate...
"…RT @teirersias: RT @j_sabin: The North absent from #db8 #elxn41. Important issues have been left off the table. #nunavut #nwt #yukon …"
Originally sent by...
@j_sabin (Jerald Sabin)
Location: Ottawa, ON
Bio: PhD Candidate in Political Science at U of T, researching the northern social economy, territorial politics, and Yellowknife's voluntary and nonprofit sector.
Joined Twitter: Thu Sep 18 21:38:51 +0000 2008
http://www.carleton.ca/3ci/3ci_files/JSabin.html
http://twitter.com/j_sabin
87 Followers
194 Following
116 Updates
30 Klout
And re-Tweeted a little later by…
@teirersias (Aaron Watson)
Location: Iqaluit, NU, Canada
Bio: Living and raising a family in the Eastern Arctic of Canada. Tweeting from Iqaluit, Nunavut when I am not too busy cooking or sometimes working.
Joined Twitter: Tue Mar 31 18:53:41 +0000 2009
http://www.higherlatitude.wordpress.com
http://twitter.com/Teirersias
228 Followers
900 Following
1,944 Updates
49 Klout
That's the power of Twitter… it brings people from different parts of the world together on issues of common interest… to share opinions.
Follow a fellow Northerner today!
On Twitter, political involvement, the North and the debate…
Here's the Tweet… just after the debate...
"…RT @teirersias: RT @j_sabin: The North absent from #db8 #elxn41. Important issues have been left off the table. #nunavut #nwt #yukon …"
Originally sent by...
@j_sabin (Jerald Sabin)
Location: Ottawa, ON
Bio: PhD Candidate in Political Science at U of T, researching the northern social economy, territorial politics, and Yellowknife's voluntary and nonprofit sector.
Joined Twitter: Thu Sep 18 21:38:51 +0000 2008
http://www.carleton.ca/3ci/3ci_files/JSabin.html
http://twitter.com/j_sabin
87 Followers
194 Following
116 Updates
30 Klout
And re-Tweeted a little later by…
@teirersias (Aaron Watson)
Location: Iqaluit, NU, Canada
Bio: Living and raising a family in the Eastern Arctic of Canada. Tweeting from Iqaluit, Nunavut when I am not too busy cooking or sometimes working.
Joined Twitter: Tue Mar 31 18:53:41 +0000 2009
http://www.higherlatitude.wordpress.com
http://twitter.com/Teirersias
228 Followers
900 Following
1,944 Updates
49 Klout
That's the power of Twitter… it brings people from different parts of the world together on issues of common interest… to share opinions.
Follow a fellow Northerner today!
#nwt #cdnpoli #elxn41 Report for 2011-04-12
2011-04-12
RT @Northern_Clips: #nwt #cdnpoli #elxn41 RT @uarctic: Report Available - EU Competencies affecting the #Arctic http://goo.gl/fb/ojKaG
RT @JoeHandleyNWT: Off to Fort Good Hope in the morning!
RT @JoeHandleyNWT: Flew into Norman Wells this afternoon, met with local business & political leaders. We had a great turn out for our open house meet & greet!
RT @JoeHandleyNWT: Spent the morning visiting Tulita, NT got to meet with some high school students there. #nwt #cdnpoli #elxn41
RT @nwteli: I uploaded a YouTube video -- Call of Duty http://youtu.be/dyzVMiH0x2w?a
RT @nwteli: Lawn signs, buttons, etc! http://wp.me/p1sOIk-1T
RT @nwtdennis: From the NDP Platform: Ensuring all Canadians Have Access to Broadband and a Robust Digital Economy - http://bit.ly/eInBI9
RT @nwteli: Smith tomorrow!
RT @nwteli: "@eugeneonegin: C-SPAN, of all places, has complete video of the debate. http://t.co/0FXtjDh" @LeslieYK
---------
Video
Arlene Hache, Executive Director, Centre for Northern Families
http://twitter.com/ArleneHache
http://www.northernfamilies.org/
Mission Statement:
To support and assist women in empowering themselves so that they can develop their goals, achieve wellness, enjoy equality and be recognized for the contribution they make in the community.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQHE6Ht10Vg
- - - - -
I've agreed to voluntarily produce the all candidate debate/forum for local social action group Alternatives North http://www.alternativesnorth.ca/ but @CBCNorth says
N.W.T. group struggles to host election forum
Alternatives North says only 2 candidates are confirmed
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/story/2011/04/11/western-arctic-cv-election-forums.html
but in the comments section, Eli Purchase (Green) says
"Contrary to what this article has said, I will be attending this forum. I never declined to attend, I only asked that the forum be held earlier in the evening due to a prior commitment if that were possible. I am going to be at this forum" So only Sandy Lee (CPC) is still said not to be going… but all five candidates are said to be going to the NWT Chamber of Commerce http://www.nwtchamber.com/ all candidate debate/forum
I'm so PO'd with the NWT Chamber for not wanting to webcast their all candidate debate/forum, I did up this http://www.surveymonkey.com survey and put it live...
Would you like to see an NWT "all candidate debate/forum" available "gavel to gavel" to watch live or as an archived video playback via the internet?
YES- I'm an NWT voter & student down south and want to find out more about the issues, candidates and their stances on the issues before I vote.
YES - I live in one the communities of the NWT and never get to hear these all candidate events.
YES - I'm an NWT voter & I had to temporarily leave the NWT to find work and want to find out more about the issues, candidates and their stances on the issues before I vote.
YES - I live in Yellowknife but will not be able to attend.
YES - I will not be available to watch it live but want to watch the archived recording before I vote.
NO - These politicians never listen to me, why should I listen to them?
WHO CARES? - I don't vote.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LMVBKDT
<a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LMVBKDT"> Or click here to take survey</a>
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So far the replies are
Total Started Survey: 5
Total Completed Survey: 5 (100%)
answered question 5 skipped question 0
1. Would you like to see an NWT "all candidate debate/forum" available "gavel to gavel" to watch live or as an archived video to watch later via the internet?
Percent Response
YES- I'm an NWT voter & student down south and want to find out more about the issues, candidates and their stances on the issues before I vote.
20.0% 1
YES - I live in one the communities of the NWT and never get to hear these all candidate events.
20.0% 1
YES - I'm an NWT voter & I had to temporarily leave the NWT to find work and want to find out more about the issues, candidates and their stances on the issues before I vote.
0.0% 0
YES - I live in Yellowknife but will not be able to attend.
20.0% 1
YES - I will not be available to watch it live but want to watch the archived recording before I vote.
20.0% 1
NO - These politicians never listen to me, why should I listen to them?
20.0% 1
WHO CARES? - I don't vote. 0.0% 0
Other (please specify) 0
RT @Northern_Clips: #NWT #elxn41 #GPC @nwteli on attending Alternatives North's public forum in #YZF "Contrary to what this article has said, I will be attending this forum..." on April 27 @CBCNorth "N.W.T. group struggles to host election forum - North - CBC News" http://ow.ly/4yEby
My 11 April 2011 08:17 offer to live stream / webcast the NWT Chamber of Commerce's All Candidates Debate/Forum
"President Ann Marie Tout
annmarie.tout@enbridge.com
Office:4802 - 50th Avenue, Unit 13
NWT Chamber of Commerce
4802 - 50th Avenue, Unit 13
Yellowknife, NT X1A 1C4
Phone:(867) 920 9505
Fax:(867) 873 4174
CC: admin@nwtchamber.com
CC: Board Members
Dear Ms Tout,
As the only professional webcaster (last time I checked) currently in the NWT I have the skills, hardware and the desire to webcast the Chamber's All Candidates Debate/Forum for this election.
If you would like to have this even go live across the NWT, Canada and the rest of the world, please get in touch.
Thanks for your consideration…"
NWT Chamber of Commerce's 12 April 2011 10:03 response to my offer of gavel to gavel coverage of the Chamber's All Candidates Debate/Forum
"I have reviewed your request and would like to assure you that we have already invited several members of the media to cover our event. As a result we have determined that we do not have any need for a paid production service.
While I appreciate your offer we will decline.
Thanks
Chuck Parker
Vice President
NWT Chamber of Commerce…"
My 12 April 2011 10:11 reply to Mr. Parker…
"…I mentioned nothing about being paid... perhaps I was not clear...
This would be gavel to gavel, live coverage available to anyone with an internet connection, anywhere in the NWT, Canada and the world…."
More as it comes in….
- - - - -
RT @Northern_Clips: #elxn41 #NWT #CdnPoli First Nations Want Poverty Addressed During Election http://yhoo.it/frGCMA
#elxn41 #NWT #CdnPoli RT @AquilonTNO: À ton tour de nous partager tes intentions de votes ! / NPD : 50 % / Conservateurs : 17% / Libéral : 17% / Parti... http://bit.ly/iaPHeE
RT @Northern_Clips: #elxn41 #NWT #CdnPoli via Facebook Jean-François Des Lauriers http://on.fb.me/hG6Kdt - "Stephen Harper: Here for Canada, to cater to all your fears."
RT @ITK_CanadaInuit: The #Bloc has responded to our #Inuit specific #elxn41 questions - see the answers @ http://ow.ly/4yxqI , click the question, see the answer
RT @Northern_Clips: #NWT #CdnPoli #elxn41 #GPC The Gay White North: The Sexiest Candidate of the NWT http://ow.ly/4ywZs
http://thegaywhitenorth.blogspot.com/2011/04/sexiest-candidate-of-nwt.html?zx=7555eb75e8a32978
#cdnpoli #elxn41 #NWT RT @lizhargreaves: NWT Green candidate @nwteli shows some leg at the Yellowknife Slutwalk http://on.fb.me/eERt8E via/@TheGayWhiteNort #nwt #yzf
RT @Northern_Clips: #elxn41 #NWT #cdnpoli #GPG @nwteli YouTube videos- NWTGreen's Channel http://ow.ly/4yvEN
RT @Northern_Clips: #elxn41 #NWT #cdnpoli #CPC Videos on Facebook from @nwtsandylee for Western Arctic MP http://ow.ly/4yv8S
RT @Northern_Clips: #cdnpoli #elxn41 #NWT 25% of Canadian voters debating politics via social media: Poll Read more: http://bit.ly/i0UhTH
RT @Northern_Clips: Invited #NWT Chamber of Commerce board to webcast their #elxn41 all candidates debate early 2011-04-11 AM; no reply as of midnight
RT @Northern_Clips: #nwt #cdnpoli #elxn41 RT @uarctic: Report Available - EU Competencies affecting the #Arctic http://goo.gl/fb/ojKaG
RT @JoeHandleyNWT: Off to Fort Good Hope in the morning!
RT @JoeHandleyNWT: Flew into Norman Wells this afternoon, met with local business & political leaders. We had a great turn out for our open house meet & greet!
RT @JoeHandleyNWT: Spent the morning visiting Tulita, NT got to meet with some high school students there. #nwt #cdnpoli #elxn41
RT @nwteli: I uploaded a YouTube video -- Call of Duty http://youtu.be/dyzVMiH0x2w?a
RT @nwteli: Lawn signs, buttons, etc! http://wp.me/p1sOIk-1T
RT @nwtdennis: From the NDP Platform: Ensuring all Canadians Have Access to Broadband and a Robust Digital Economy - http://bit.ly/eInBI9
RT @nwteli: Smith tomorrow!
RT @nwteli: "@eugeneonegin: C-SPAN, of all places, has complete video of the debate. http://t.co/0FXtjDh" @LeslieYK
---------
Video
Arlene Hache, Executive Director, Centre for Northern Families
http://twitter.com/ArleneHache
http://www.northernfamilies.org/
Mission Statement:
To support and assist women in empowering themselves so that they can develop their goals, achieve wellness, enjoy equality and be recognized for the contribution they make in the community.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQHE6Ht10Vg
- - - - -
I've agreed to voluntarily produce the all candidate debate/forum for local social action group Alternatives North http://www.alternativesnorth.ca/ but @CBCNorth says
N.W.T. group struggles to host election forum
Alternatives North says only 2 candidates are confirmed
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/story/2011/04/11/western-arctic-cv-election-forums.html
but in the comments section, Eli Purchase (Green) says
"Contrary to what this article has said, I will be attending this forum. I never declined to attend, I only asked that the forum be held earlier in the evening due to a prior commitment if that were possible. I am going to be at this forum" So only Sandy Lee (CPC) is still said not to be going… but all five candidates are said to be going to the NWT Chamber of Commerce http://www.nwtchamber.com/ all candidate debate/forum
I'm so PO'd with the NWT Chamber for not wanting to webcast their all candidate debate/forum, I did up this http://www.surveymonkey.com survey and put it live...
Would you like to see an NWT "all candidate debate/forum" available "gavel to gavel" to watch live or as an archived video playback via the internet?
YES- I'm an NWT voter & student down south and want to find out more about the issues, candidates and their stances on the issues before I vote.
YES - I live in one the communities of the NWT and never get to hear these all candidate events.
YES - I'm an NWT voter & I had to temporarily leave the NWT to find work and want to find out more about the issues, candidates and their stances on the issues before I vote.
YES - I live in Yellowknife but will not be able to attend.
YES - I will not be available to watch it live but want to watch the archived recording before I vote.
NO - These politicians never listen to me, why should I listen to them?
WHO CARES? - I don't vote.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LMVBKDT
<a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LMVBKDT"> Or click here to take survey</a>
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So far the replies are
Total Started Survey: 5
Total Completed Survey: 5 (100%)
answered question 5 skipped question 0
1. Would you like to see an NWT "all candidate debate/forum" available "gavel to gavel" to watch live or as an archived video to watch later via the internet?
Percent Response
YES- I'm an NWT voter & student down south and want to find out more about the issues, candidates and their stances on the issues before I vote.
20.0% 1
YES - I live in one the communities of the NWT and never get to hear these all candidate events.
20.0% 1
YES - I'm an NWT voter & I had to temporarily leave the NWT to find work and want to find out more about the issues, candidates and their stances on the issues before I vote.
0.0% 0
YES - I live in Yellowknife but will not be able to attend.
20.0% 1
YES - I will not be available to watch it live but want to watch the archived recording before I vote.
20.0% 1
NO - These politicians never listen to me, why should I listen to them?
20.0% 1
WHO CARES? - I don't vote. 0.0% 0
Other (please specify) 0
RT @Northern_Clips: #NWT #elxn41 #GPC @nwteli on attending Alternatives North's public forum in #YZF "Contrary to what this article has said, I will be attending this forum..." on April 27 @CBCNorth "N.W.T. group struggles to host election forum - North - CBC News" http://ow.ly/4yEby
My 11 April 2011 08:17 offer to live stream / webcast the NWT Chamber of Commerce's All Candidates Debate/Forum
"President Ann Marie Tout
annmarie.tout@enbridge.com
Office:4802 - 50th Avenue, Unit 13
NWT Chamber of Commerce
4802 - 50th Avenue, Unit 13
Yellowknife, NT X1A 1C4
Phone:(867) 920 9505
Fax:(867) 873 4174
CC: admin@nwtchamber.com
CC: Board Members
Dear Ms Tout,
As the only professional webcaster (last time I checked) currently in the NWT I have the skills, hardware and the desire to webcast the Chamber's All Candidates Debate/Forum for this election.
If you would like to have this even go live across the NWT, Canada and the rest of the world, please get in touch.
Thanks for your consideration…"
NWT Chamber of Commerce's 12 April 2011 10:03 response to my offer of gavel to gavel coverage of the Chamber's All Candidates Debate/Forum
"I have reviewed your request and would like to assure you that we have already invited several members of the media to cover our event. As a result we have determined that we do not have any need for a paid production service.
While I appreciate your offer we will decline.
Thanks
Chuck Parker
Vice President
NWT Chamber of Commerce…"
My 12 April 2011 10:11 reply to Mr. Parker…
"…I mentioned nothing about being paid... perhaps I was not clear...
This would be gavel to gavel, live coverage available to anyone with an internet connection, anywhere in the NWT, Canada and the world…."
More as it comes in….
- - - - -
RT @Northern_Clips: #elxn41 #NWT #CdnPoli First Nations Want Poverty Addressed During Election http://yhoo.it/frGCMA
#elxn41 #NWT #CdnPoli RT @AquilonTNO: À ton tour de nous partager tes intentions de votes ! / NPD : 50 % / Conservateurs : 17% / Libéral : 17% / Parti... http://bit.ly/iaPHeE
RT @Northern_Clips: #elxn41 #NWT #CdnPoli via Facebook Jean-François Des Lauriers http://on.fb.me/hG6Kdt - "Stephen Harper: Here for Canada, to cater to all your fears."
RT @ITK_CanadaInuit: The #Bloc has responded to our #Inuit specific #elxn41 questions - see the answers @ http://ow.ly/4yxqI , click the question, see the answer
RT @Northern_Clips: #NWT #CdnPoli #elxn41 #GPC The Gay White North: The Sexiest Candidate of the NWT http://ow.ly/4ywZs
http://thegaywhitenorth.blogspot.com/2011/04/sexiest-candidate-of-nwt.html?zx=7555eb75e8a32978
#cdnpoli #elxn41 #NWT RT @lizhargreaves: NWT Green candidate @nwteli shows some leg at the Yellowknife Slutwalk http://on.fb.me/eERt8E via/@TheGayWhiteNort #nwt #yzf
RT @Northern_Clips: #elxn41 #NWT #cdnpoli #GPG @nwteli YouTube videos- NWTGreen's Channel http://ow.ly/4yvEN
RT @Northern_Clips: #elxn41 #NWT #cdnpoli #CPC Videos on Facebook from @nwtsandylee for Western Arctic MP http://ow.ly/4yv8S
RT @Northern_Clips: #cdnpoli #elxn41 #NWT 25% of Canadian voters debating politics via social media: Poll Read more: http://bit.ly/i0UhTH
RT @Northern_Clips: Invited #NWT Chamber of Commerce board to webcast their #elxn41 all candidates debate early 2011-04-11 AM; no reply as of midnight
Metallica In Tuktoyaktuk #NWT [1995] RARE
In September of 1995, Met gave a concert (with several other bands) in Tuktoyaktuk, during the "Molson Ice Beach Party".
Tuesday, 12 April 2011
#elxn41 #NWT #CdnPoli On livestreaming / webcasting the NWT Chamber of Commerce's All Candidates Debate/Forum
Would you like to see an NWT "all candidate debate/forum" available "gavel to gavel" to watch live or as an archived video playback via the internet?
YES- I'm an NWT voter & student down south and want to find out more about the issues, candidates and their stances on the issues before I vote.
YES - I live in one the communities of the NWT and never get to hear these all candidate events.
YES - I'm an NWT voter & I had to temporarily leave the NWT to find work and want to find out more about the issues, candidates and their stances on the issues before I vote.
YES - I live in Yellowknife but will not be able to attend.
YES - I will not be available to watch it live but want to watch the archived recording before I vote.
NO - These politicians never listen to me, why should I listen to them?
WHO CARES? - I don't vote.
Take the survey here...
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LMVBKDT
or here
Or click here to take survey
or here
My 11 April 2011 08:17 offer to live stream / webcast the NWT Chamber of Commerce's All Candidates Debate/Forum
"President Ann Marie Tout
annmarie.toutATenbridgeDOTcom
Office:4802 - 50th Avenue, Unit 13
NWT Chamber of Commerce
4802 - 50th Avenue, Unit 13
Yellowknife, NT X1A 1C4
Phone:(867) 920 9505
Fax:(867) 873 4174
CC: adminATnwtchamberDOTcom
CC: Board Members
Dear Ms Tout,
As the only professional webcaster (last time I checked) currently in the NWT I have the skills, hardware and the desire to webcast the Chamber's All Candidates Debate/Forum for this election.
If you would like to have this even go live across the NWT, Canada and the rest of the world, please get in touch.
Thanks for your consideration…"
NWT Chamber of Commerce's 12 April 2011 10:03 response to my offer of gavel to gavel coverage of the Chamber's All Candidates Debate/Forum
"I have reviewed your request and would like to assure you that we have already invited several members of the media to cover our event. As a result we have determined that we do not have any need for a paid production service.
While I appreciate your offer we will decline.
Thanks
Chuck Parker
Vice President
NWT Chamber of Commerce…"
My 12 April 2011 10:11 reply to Mr. Parker…
"…I mentioned nothing about being paid... perhaps I was not clear...
This would be gavel to gavel, live coverage available to anyone with an internet connection, anywhere in the NWT, Canada and the world…."
More as it comes in….
YES- I'm an NWT voter & student down south and want to find out more about the issues, candidates and their stances on the issues before I vote.
YES - I live in one the communities of the NWT and never get to hear these all candidate events.
YES - I'm an NWT voter & I had to temporarily leave the NWT to find work and want to find out more about the issues, candidates and their stances on the issues before I vote.
YES - I live in Yellowknife but will not be able to attend.
YES - I will not be available to watch it live but want to watch the archived recording before I vote.
NO - These politicians never listen to me, why should I listen to them?
WHO CARES? - I don't vote.
Take the survey here...
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LMVBKDT
or here
Or click here to take survey
or here
Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey, the world's leading questionnaire tool.
My 11 April 2011 08:17 offer to live stream / webcast the NWT Chamber of Commerce's All Candidates Debate/Forum
"President Ann Marie Tout
annmarie.toutATenbridgeDOTcom
Office:4802 - 50th Avenue, Unit 13
NWT Chamber of Commerce
4802 - 50th Avenue, Unit 13
Yellowknife, NT X1A 1C4
Phone:(867) 920 9505
Fax:(867) 873 4174
CC: adminATnwtchamberDOTcom
CC: Board Members
Dear Ms Tout,
As the only professional webcaster (last time I checked) currently in the NWT I have the skills, hardware and the desire to webcast the Chamber's All Candidates Debate/Forum for this election.
If you would like to have this even go live across the NWT, Canada and the rest of the world, please get in touch.
Thanks for your consideration…"
NWT Chamber of Commerce's 12 April 2011 10:03 response to my offer of gavel to gavel coverage of the Chamber's All Candidates Debate/Forum
"I have reviewed your request and would like to assure you that we have already invited several members of the media to cover our event. As a result we have determined that we do not have any need for a paid production service.
While I appreciate your offer we will decline.
Thanks
Chuck Parker
Vice President
NWT Chamber of Commerce…"
My 12 April 2011 10:11 reply to Mr. Parker…
"…I mentioned nothing about being paid... perhaps I was not clear...
This would be gavel to gavel, live coverage available to anyone with an internet connection, anywhere in the NWT, Canada and the world…."
More as it comes in….
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