Out of the shadows
People with disabilities are moving into the workplace, but employment equity is still out of reach. UHB examines how this ongoing struggle affects the North.

Life after ASEP
The Aboriginal Skills and Employment partnership has been a key funder of mine training in the North, but it’s about to expire. We find out what’s being done to keep the money flowing.

Plus
Our 2011 Entrepreneur of the Year, and a super-secret Yukon permafrost drill.

What do the Mines Need?
We talk to the mines of today and tomorrow to get an idea of their labour force needs, and to the mine training societies and colleges to see what’s being done to meet them.

Becoming a Research Hub
We spend a week at Yukon College, soaking up what it is they do, who they help, what projects are there, and how they involve – or could involve – local businesses. We crunch numbers on the economic benefits and ask what more needs to be done.

Workplace Safety

Science and Technology

Top 10 digital performers
We profile 10 leaders of the North’s digital economy.

Science North
We look at the role of science and technology in the North. The Yukon is led by its innovation centres. Cambridge Bay now has the High Arctic Research Centre. What else is being done to encourage science and technology?

Players Interview: Neil McCrank

Entrepreneur of the Year
We unveil our 2010 Entrepreneur of the Year, a person (or persons) who made a significant and lasting contribution to Northern business this year, an inspiration and example for us all.

Top Northern Employers
Profiles of eight of the North’s most impressive employers, as nominated by their employees. What makes them so great to work for? Pick up some ideas for making your business a place that people want to be.

Year in Review

Strong like two companies!
Aboriginal-owned development corporations are taking their rightful place at the economic table by teaming up with other Northerners, with southern companies, and with each other. Joint ventures are reshaping the Northern business landscape and transforming their communities in the process..