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Katy Thorne of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation was was announced as the 2024 recipient of the National First Nations Water Leadership Award at the Assembly of First Nations' National Housing and Infrastructure Conference held in Calgary, Alberta.

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Co-creating Solutions With Rural Communities Through Creativity and Innovation

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Digital Ethics - Avoiding Ethical Missteps in AI - Franziska Poszler, Technical University of Munich

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Operators Walkthrough Lab App

A next-gen training platform designed to convey a real-world understanding of drinking water disinfection approaches for these communities.

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Shawn Chorney

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Shawn Chorney serves as Vice President at Canadore College in North Bay, Ontario, where for twelve years he has distinguished himself through innovative leadership and consistent achievement beyond established targets. His administrative accomplishments include implementing same-day mental health services, advancing Indigenous education initiatives, developing strategic enrollment frameworks, and creating industry-leading student engagement programs. Under his leadership, Canadore has secured over $20 million for social innovation initiatives, including the I Can Lead program and the Nipissing Poverty Reduction Through Education Program. Prior to Canadore, he held senior positions at Northern College as Associate Regional Director and Foundation Manager, developing expertise in academic program delivery and applied research. His professional background also includes executive leadership at United Way and entrepreneurial experience in the private sector. An active community leader, Shawn has served on numerous boards and committees, including the Ontario Application Service and as Chair of the Coordinating Committee of Vice Presidents for Ontario. His contributions have been recognized with the Ontera Youth Leadership Award (2009), selection to the Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference (2015), and the Colleges and Institutes Canada Award (2017). Shawn holds a Bachelor's Degree from Laurentian University and a Master of Business Degree from the University of Phoenix.

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