2010 Schedule

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$250 Bursaries
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Featured Speaker

Rob Ellis - Keynote
rob_0162.jpgPresident/Speaker, MySafeWork.com
Rob has become an outspoken advocate for health, safety and wellness in the workplace since the death of his son David in 1999. Rob has developed international partnerships with companies dedicated to becoming champion employers. His work with young people, parents and businesses has been widely publicized across Canada and the United States.
 

Testimonials

The conference was beneficial for me on a handful of varying levels... It was encouraging to connect with so many other like-minded people. I find that there is power in uniting, and an element of support in connecting and exchanging ideas with other people in this field. Thank you for drawing us all together... and for ensuring that there were some very powerful speakers who were able to have positive and meaningful impact.

Jalynn Bosley, Alive Outdoors, Ontario

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Jeff Jackson
 Professor, Algonquin College
Jeff Jackson is a professor and coordinator with Algonquin College’s Outdoor Adventure Program, a professional adventure guide training diploma. He has worked as a guide, educator and program manager for 15 years, crossing a variety of disciplines, outdoor activities and corporate cultures.
He has a degree in Business Administration and a Master of Education specializing in professional development. His thesis work focused on developing judgment through the use of case study analysis. Work experience includes course leading and management positions with Outward Bound (Colorado), the National Outdoor Leadership School, and numerous commercial outfitters. Mr. Jackson is the former head of certification for White-Water Ontario, writes a regular river conservation column for Rapid Magazine, and sits on the OTMP Outdoor Products Committee. He works as a consultant for staff training and risk management projects, speaks extensively on risk-related topics, and has several published articles.
 
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