Peyakôskân, pronounced Paya-gos-gon, is a Cree word meaning ”One Family, One Bond, One Nation.” The Peyakôskân Podcast is a multicultural youth-led production team. The team conducts research, interviews, and youth-led discussions while building awareness of issues affecting society and the economy related to culture and ethnicity. By working together and interviewing community experts, Elders, and Knowledge-Keepers, the Peyakôskân Podcast provides learning opportunities for all participants, listeners and viewers to build awareness around truth, reconciliation, systemic racism, discrimination, and allyship. Through oral tradition, we can build awareness, shift perspectives and create a better world for the next generation.
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Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
The Growing the North Conference takes place in Grande Prairie, AB and brings innovators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and researchers together to explore opportunities and solutions for economic growth in northern regions. The conference showcases the latest developments in agriculture, energy, technology, and other sectors, highlighting the potential of Northern communities to drive sustainable and inclusive growth.
Our podcast team had the opportunity to engage with experts from various fields, including industry, academia, and government, and to connect with other professionals working to build a brighter future for northern communities.
Charles Rouleau is the Chief Executive Officer for Sucker Creek First Nation Group of Companies, a Tribal Council group located within Treaty 8. Charles has worked with First Nations groups and communities since the early 2000s. Since starting his career, Charles has mentored and devoted many hours working for the people. He has dreams of empowering the youth within these communities to be self-sufficient and strive as they did years ago.
Charles comes from a long lineage of First Nation leaders. He proudly grew up around the community of Alexis First Nation and called many communities home as his family relocated over the years.
Charles is also a highly experienced Oil & Gas professional with extensive experience in various operational roles for a diverse set of major Oil & Gas Exploration and Production companies. Mr. Rouleau’s experience also includes implementing best practices in many of these companies in the context of logistics & operational management, well-site management and well-site rehabilitation and reclamation.