Jeremy Ratzlaff is a cinematographer and producer from Treaty 4 territory in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. He is an Associate Member of the Canadian Society of Cinematographers as well as a Director of Photography with ICG 669. He has lensed shows for CBC, APTN, AMI-tv, and Paramount+, as well as award-winning feature films that have enjoyed theatrical, festival, and streaming distribution. …
The IRPP will lead a discussion of some of the challenges and opportunities communities might face when a significant employer closes or transforms, or when a major new project is developed. The session will focus on understanding who needs support and how governments, local institutions and community leaders can help.
Marsha Schuld will be talking about how living and working in an isolated area affects her practice. Diverse ideas such as marketing, access to materials, inspiration, isolation and increased production costs will be discussed. What does an artist living in an isolated area need to consider in order to have a professional practice? How can isolation be both a positive …
Rural communities are losing talent and facing labour shortages. Drayton Valley’s TAB (Training and Advancement Bridge) Program tackles this head-on by connecting education, training, and local jobs into one system. This session breaks down how TAB aligns training with real industry needs, helping students and job seekers move quickly into the workforce while supporting local employers. Key takeaways: Connecting education …
This session explores how a small rural art studio can operate as an innovation lab by using technology, intellectual property, and digital platforms to build a scalable creative ecosystem. Discover how original artwork becomes the foundation of a self-reinforcing content-and-commerce loop through YouTube tutorials, social media discovery, a studio website, downloadable art, Amazon-published, and third-party fulfillment partners. Together, these tools …
Sourdough Bakeries rely on artisanal craftmanship and traditional techniques in their production. Social media influenced the image of slow bread baking profoundly by creating earth toned, slow paced, minimalistic reels. The missing piece to success even in artisanal bakeries is e-commerce in the form of online marketing and online shops. This presentation will take the audience through a short genesis …
The IRPP will lead a discussion on trade diversification as part of its new Global Ambition, Local Prosperity project. The goal will be to understand barriers that rural businesses and entrepreneurs face in exporting to non-U.S. markets or developing local supply chain alternatives to international imports. Presented by: Ricardo Chejfec
Cultural asset mapping is a powerful tool for understanding the cultural strengths, resources, and identities that already exist within a community. It helps communities focus on the intangible and tangible assets they have while celebrating their uniqueness. This also aids in community building, bringing a broad range of community members to provide input and shape future steps. In this workshop, …
Mark Olson lives on, and leads the startup Flokk from, farmland in west-central Alberta that his family has cared over for a century. Mark brings the diverse background; hands on experience farming and ranching, 30 years in IT development and management, project management and leadership in complex and highly regulated environments, necessary provide a unique and practical approach to realizing …
Amber Andersen (she/her) is a Community Development Consultant with the South East Sport, Culture & Recreation District, whose mission is to provide capacity‑building to communities within the southeast district—including assisting communities in recognizing and mobilizing their unique strengths. Her work includes supporting communities through cultural asset mapping, helping them identify, document, and activate the cultural resources, stories, knowledge holders, spaces, …
