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We are excited to share that we are adding to our dynamic PlanIt North team. Amanda Blair brings fifteen years of experience with people-focused projects, particularly related to health, energy and Information Technology.She recently led the planning for the operational transition for the new Stanton Territorial Hospital. Previously, she has […]

Our team is currently working with some northern communities to respond to planning and communication needs that they are facing due to COVID-19. We have shared some pandemic response ideas in our newsletter. If you have a project idea or planning need, please reach out to us to discuss. http://www.planitnorth.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/PlanIt-North-SPRING-2020_compressed.pdf

January 13, 2020 We are delighted to welcome Rabia Ahmed, PlanIt North’s new Community Planner and Sylvia Charlo, PlanIt North’s new Project Officer. Over the next few months you can expect to hear from them as they work more closely with the team, clients and communities. Rabia can be reached […]

November 26, 2019. Congratulations to Fort Good Hope leadership and residents on the establishment of Ts’udé Nilįné Tueyata protected area. This marks the culmination of years of work and ensures that this important bio-cultural area will be protected for generations to come. See: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/fort-good-hope-ramparts-protected-area-celebrations-1.5372464

November 21, 2019 Christine completed the course, Alchemy of Group Facilitation, with Julian Griggs at the Hollyhock Centre. She enjoyed brushing up on her theory and reflecting on her last several years of practice. Congratulations Christine!

August 6, 2019 In all, the PlanIt North team provided $4,000 in in-kind sponsorship. Jennifer Luckay, PlanIt North’s in-house graphic designer worked with the team at the Rainbow Coalition of Yellowknife on their graphic design needs for Pride Week. Congratulations to all of the organizers and volunteers for their dedication […]

June 17, 2019 PlanIT North Principal Christine Wenman welcomed her son Aven to the world June 17, 2019. She and her husband Rich are thrilled! Christine will be stepping back from work for six months to spend time with her son and will be returning part time in January 2019.

May 12, 2019 Congratulations to PlanIt North team member Michael for his successful completion of Simon Fraser University’s Community Economic Development Certificate program. The program took place over the past eight months and included two weeks of intensive course work at Simon Fraser University. Michael was exposed to new tools […]

March 25, 2019 Christine and Michael are pleased to be in Fort Good Hope today working with the K’asho Got’įnę Housing Society Board to review planning documents for their men’s transition home. It is exciting to witness the efforts of this dedicated team.

February 19, 2019 Michael is in Fort Resolution this week to work with the Deninu K’ue First Nation. Michael will be working with leadership and community members to explore and identify the economic impacts that Thaidene Nëné National and Territorial Parks will have on the Deninu K’ue First Nation.