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HILL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS LEVENE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
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Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Aldene Meis Mason
PhD, MBA, B. Sc., FCMC
ADDRESS CITIZENSHIP Canadian
ED 524.7, Faculty of Business Administration, University of Regina
3737 Wascana Parkway
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada S4S 0A2
Phone: +1. 306.337.2381 Fax: +1.306.585.5361 Cell : +1.306.533.1324
E-mail: [email protected]
EDUCATION
Academic
PhD, Management, August 2015. University of Canterbury, Christ Church, New Zealand. Focus: Indigenous
Entrepreneurship. Thesis: Canadian Inuit Use of Caribou and Swedish Sámi Use of Reindeer in Entrepreneurship.
Supervisors: Dr. Robert B. Anderson (U of Regina) and Dr. Leo Paul Dana (U of C/Montepelier University).
Published by University of Canterbury Management and Entrepreneurship. http://hdl.handle.net/10092/10804.
PhD Student, Ivey Business School, University of Western Ontario. Sept. 1997- Dec. 1978. Defended General
Fields. Area: Organizational Behaviour. Field Project: Comparison of Productivity Impacts of Scanlon and Piece
Rate Compensation Systems at Hayes Dana. Left to join my husband who taught at University of Regina.
Master of Business Administration, Ivey Business School, University of Western Ontario, Canada. 1977.
Deans Honour List.
Bachelor of Science (Kinesiology), Simon Fraser University, Canada. 1972.
Professional Designations
2006-Present Fellow Certified Management Consultant (FCMC). Institute of Certified Management
Consultants of Saskatchewan.
1991-Present Certified Management Consultant (CMC). #35690. Institute of Certified Management
Consultants of Saskatchewan.
1996-June 2014 Certified Human Resource Professional. Canadian Council of Human Resources.
1983 Fellow of the Canadian Credit Union Institute.
Honours and Awards 2013 The Town of Nipawin honored Aldene Meis Mason’s innovative work in the Sustainable Community
Partnership in which four student teams from GBUS/MBA 815 - Strategy and two student teams from
GBUS/MBA 836 – Management Consulting worked with five enterprises on Strategy Projects.
2012 Aldene Meis Mason, Adrian Pitariu & Jeannette Aschenbrenner as principals with others in the 2012
Employee Engagement Project were nominated for the President’s Award for Innovation in Service.
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2012 The Town of Nipawin honored Aldene Meis Mason’s innovative work in the Sustainable Community
Partnership in which eight student teams from Business 400 – Strategy worked with four enterprises on
Strategy Projects.
2012 Aldene Meis Mason was featured for Innovation in Research by the University of Regina.
2012 Aldene Meis Mason and Jean-Marie Nkongolo-Bakenda’s research on Entrepreneurship were featured by
the University of Regina in the national journal University Affairs March, 2012.
2012 Aldene Meis Mason’s research on “Commercializing caribou - what is culturally appropriate?” was
featured by External Relations at http://www.uregina.ca/external/communications/feature-
stories/current/fs-02272012.html.
2012 Aldene Meis Mason and Robert B. Anderson’s research was featured in the University of Regina’s
publication Innovating Life: Creating A Better World Through Research.
2012 Pinnacle Professional of the Year. Lifetime Member of Continental Who’s Who.
2012 Business Professional of the Year in Business Higher Education Administration. America’s Registry of
Professionals.
2012 Top Business Professional of the Year in Business Higher Education. Strathmore Who’s Who.
2011 Professional of the Year in Business Administration. America’s Registry of Professionals.
2011 Top 10 in Education. Strathmore Who’s Who.
2010 Best Paper in Entrepreneurship & Family Business, ASAC 2011 Conference.
2007 Outstanding Employee Achievement. University of Regina.
CAREER WORK EXPERIENCE
Associate Professor, Entrepreneurship & International Business (Tenured) 2016--Present
Hill Business School and Levene Graduate Business School, University of Regina.
Faculty Lead – Indigenization (2015-Present)
Lead - Entrepreneurship Area Group (2015 - Present)
Assistant Professor 2008-2016
Adjunct Professor & Sessional Lecturer II 2007-2008
Lecturer II - Strategy, Human Resources & Organizational Behaviour (Full-time Term) 2002-2007
Lecturer II (Sessional) Human Resources & Organizational Behaviour 2001-2002
Sessional Instructor University of Regina and Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (several semesters)
PhD Student Researcher 2005–2012
Faculty of Business Administration, University of Regina
1. 2008-2011 SSHRC Finding the Balance in the Bioeconomy: New Partnerships between Indigenous
Socioeconomic Enterprises, Research Institutions and Corporations. Nunavut Inuit Case Study.
2. 2006-2008 SSHRC Northern Research Program. Mines, Pipelines and Caribou. Aboriginal Development
in Northern Canada ‘On Their Own Terms’.
3. 2006 Norwegian Research Council/Stavenger University/Royal Dutch Shell International. Social Issues
and Sustainable Development in the Arctic. Mackenzie Gas Project Discourse Analysis.
4. 2006-2007. SSHRC International Opportunities. Enterprise, People and Place: Community Development
in the New Economy.
Director, Employee & Organization Development 2000-2001
Manager of Employee Communications and Employee & Organizational Development 1997-2000
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool (now Viterra).
Reporting to the VP, HR, we serviced 3000 employees in the parent company and 19 associated companies
across six Canadian provinces. Directed strategic employee & organizational development, performance
management, communications, workforce adjustment and succession planning. Established the Center for
Learning and Leadership. Responsible for green field and turnkey start ups, achieving world class quality
assurance in agri-food processing. Handled work force training and adjustment for out-of-scope employees
and five union contracts. Served as Acting Vice-President, Human Resources.
Director of Administration (HR, IT and Accounting) 1996-1997
Manager of Human Resources 1995-1996
Saskatchewan Department of Labour, Women’s and Aboriginal Affairs Secretariats.
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Management Consultant 1984-1995
Meis Mason and Associates Inc.
Fontanie Associates Consulting Services Inc.
Price Waterhouse Management Consulting Inc. & Price Waterhouse Center for Career Management
Mason Meis and Associates.
Manager, Employee and Organizational Development 1980-1984
Saskatchewan Credit Union Central
Co-managed the HR Department serving 2200 employees in SaskCentral and 225 credit unions.
Previously, Manager of Organizational Development; Executive Assistant to the CEO – Organization
Development & Special Projects.
Aboriginal Policy Analyst Saskatchewan Social Planning Secretariat, Saskatchewan Finance 1979
Aboriginal Business Consultant
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada 1976
Teaching Activity
Taught undergraduate, graduate and executive courses in strategy, entrepreneurship and human resources with the
University of Regina and First Nations University. Partnered with business clients for several courses. Taught
courses in professional and extension programs as well as for corporations and government. Coached
Entrepreneurship and Human Resources Teams for JDC West Case Competitions. Serves as the Faculty
Indigenization Lead.
Graduate Courses
GBUS/MBA 815 - Strategy
GBUS/MBA 836 - Innovation and Entrepreneurship
GBUS/MBA 867 – Introduction to Management Consulting
EMBA 865 – Strategy
EMBA 900 – Capstone Research Projects
EMBA 900 Graduate Capstone Research Project Supervision
2017 Ken Bitternose – Measuirng impacts in First Nations Economic Development Corporations
Jeff Brown – Factors Affecting Optimized Community-Based Intermediate Care in Saskatchewan
Jody Salway – Entrepreneurship Education
2016 Albert Matthias - Length of Stay Reduction in two Saskatchewan Hospitals
2013 Sebastian Zohlandt - Strategic Business Plan
2013 Rebecca Gibbons - Shared Value As A Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy In Mining Sector
Mergers: Bhp Billiton & Potash Corp.
2012 Rick Trimp - Leadership Transition At The Saskatchewan Disease Control Laboratory
2012 Penelope Popp - Ethical Decision Making
2011 D’Arcy Thiele - PSI Pressure Solutions Business Plan
2010 Caroline Hogue - Bridging the Gap at the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board
Undergraduate Courses
BUS235AC – Creativity, Design, Innovatin & Entrepreneurship
BUS 250- Introductory Human Resources and Industrial Relations
BUS 260 - Introductory Organizational Behaviour
BUS 302 – Entrepreneurship: Business Modellings and Feasibility Analysis
BUS 304 - Innovation and Entrepreneurship
BUS 308 - International Business
BUS 335AB – Entrepreneurship - Start-up and Management Simulation
BUS 361 - Management of Performance
BUS 362 - Management Skill Development
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BUS 400 - Strategy
BUS 402 - New Venture Creation
BUS 405 - Business Government and Society
BUS 453 - Strategic Human Resource Management
BUS 461 - Organizational Change
ADMN 200: Introduction to Management
ADMN 225: Band Business Development
ADMN 250: Human Resources and Industrial Relations
ADMN 260: Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
ADMN 462: Lab in Leadership Development
CA-28: Personnel Administration
CA-26: Organizational Behaviour
Research and Scholarly Interests
Indigenization of Academic Post-Secondary Institutions
Indigenous Entrepreneurship/ Economic Development, Innovation and Capacity Building
Indigenous Resource Management (Traditional and Natural)
Circumpolar and Northern Entrepreneurship/ Economic Development
Indigenous Business and Community Partnerships
Board Governance and Indigenous Values
Entrepreneurship Education
Sustainable Communities and Entrepreneurship
Real World, Case and Technology Enhanced Learning
Academic Research Grants and Grant Reports
1. Peter Moroz and Aldene Meis Mason. 2016. University Seed Grant. Succession Planning in Indigenous
Business Transfer.
2. Aldene Meis Mason. 2016. Indigenization within the Faculty of Business Administration. UR President’s
Indigenous Advisory Council Fund.
3. Aldene Meis Mason and Adrian Pitariu. 2012. University of Regina Human Resources, 2012 Employee
Engagement Survey,
4. Aldene Meis Mason and Adrian Pitariu. 2010. University of Regina Human Resources, 2010 Employee
Engagement Survey.
5. Aldene Meis Mason. SSHRC 2010 Cohort Funding. University of Regina Office of Research Services.
6. Aldene Meis Mason. Inuit Entrepreneurship and Small Business in Aid of Social and Economic
Development. University of Regina Special Research Initiative and Dean Faculty of Business Research Grant
2008. Award $5000.
7. Aldene Meis Mason. Swedish Sámi Entrepreneurship and Small Business from Reindeer. University of
Regina Dean Faculty of Business Research Grant 2007 Award $5000.
8. Aldene Meis Mason. Vice-President’s Research Fund 2003 to seed funding Indigenous Case Writing.
University of Regina.
9. Robert J. Giberson, Robert B. Anderson, Aldene Meis Mason (on behalf of the Aboriginal Business Case
Writing Team). (2002) Application for Funding Under the ‘Canadian Agricultural Rural Communities
Initiative’ (ARCI) “Aboriginal Communities and Sustainable Rural Development: Case Studies of Successful
Agricultural-Related Aboriginal Economic Ventures. Received $120,000 from the Government of Canada
and the Government of Saskatchewan.
10. Robert J. Giberson, Robert B. Anderson, Aldene Meis Mason, Bob Kayseas, Richard Missens, Scott
McGillivray. (2004). Aboriginal Communities and Sustainable Rural Development: Best Practices in
Agricultural-Related Aboriginal Economic Ventures. Aboriginal Case Writing Group. Regina: University of
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Regina/First Nations University of Canada. (I co-authored with Robert Anderson the best practices
handbook.)
11. Robert J. Giberson, Robert B. Anderson Aldene Meis Mason, Bob Kayseas, Richard Missens, Scott
McGillivray. (Sept. 2004). Aboriginal Communities and Sustainable Rural Development: Best Practices and
Case Studies in Agricultural-Related Aboriginal Economic Ventures. Final report submitted to the
Government of Canada.
12. Robert J. Giberson, Robert B. Anderson, Aldene Meis Mason, Bob Kayseas, Richard Missens, Scott
McGillivray. (2004). Aboriginal Communities and Sustainable Rural Development: Cases Studies of
Successful Agricultural-Related Aboriginal Economic Ventures. Final Report Submitted to the Province of
Saskatchewan.
Books/Handbooks
1. Robert J. Giberson, Robert B. Anderson Aldene Meis Mason Scott McGillivray, (2004). Aboriginal
Communities and Sustainable Rural Development: Best Practices in Agricultural-Related Aboriginal
Economic Ventures. Aboriginal Case Writing Group. Regina: University of Regina/First Nations University
of Canada. (I co-authored with Robert Anderson the best practices handbook.)
2. TEACH-ME Task Force. (2007) TEACH-ME: A Sourcebook for Teachers of Children with Myalgic
Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Syndrome 2nd edition with Dr. David S.
Bell, Dr. Bruce M. Carruthers and the TEACH-ME Task Force (Kate Anderson, Tigist Amdemichael, Diane
Dawber, Mary Ellen, Teresa Hitch, Aldene Meis Mason, Margaret Parlor, Mary Robinson, Marjorie van de
Sande, Parents and Young People). Published by the National ME/Fm Action Network.
3. Aldene Meis Mason. (2003) Faculty of Administration Orientation Handbook. Faculty of Administration
University of Regina.
4. Aldene Meis Mason. (2002) Sessional Instructor Orientation Handbook. Faculty of Administration.
University of Regina.
Peer Reviewed Chapters & Cases in Published Books
1. Aldene Meis Mason, Leo Paul Dana and Robert Anderson (2012). “Inuit Women Entrepreneurs Recognizing
Opportunities”. In Kariv, Dafna (Ed.) Female Entrepreneurship and the New Venture Creation. New York,
Routledge. pp. 180-187.
2. Aldene Meis Mason, Leo Paul Dana and Robert Anderson. (2009). “The Inuit caribou harvest and related
agri-food industries in Nunavut.” In Anderson, Robert B. and Bone, R.M (ed.) Natural Resources and
Aboriginal Peoples in Canada: Readings, Cases, and Commentary. 2nd Edition. Toronto: Captus University
Press. First author and researcher.
3. Aldene Meis Mason, Robert Anderson and Leo Dana. (2008). “Chapter 8: Oil and Gas Activities at the
Mackenzie Delta, in Canada's North-West Territories.” Arctic Oil and Gas Sustainability at Risk? Edited by
Aslaug Mikkelsen, Oluf Langhelle. pp. 173-200. Published by Routledge and Taylor and Francis in the
Environmental Economics Series. ISBN: 978-0-415-44330-2. First author and researcher.
4. Aldene Meis Mason, Robert Anderson and Leo Dana. (2007). “Oil and Gas Activities at the Mackenzie
Delta.” Social Issues and Sustainable Development in the Arctic? Challenges for the Emerging Oil and Gas
Industry. Edited by Aslaug Mikkelsen and Oluf Langhelle. Commissioned report for Royal Dutch Shell
International. First author and researcher.
5. James R. Mason (written with Aldene Meis Mason). (1989, 2004). Jane Smith (A) in Walter Good’s Cases in
New Venture Development. McGraw Hill Ryerson.
6. James R. Mason (written with Aldene Meis Mason), (1989, 2004). Jane Smith (B) in Walter Good’s Cases in
New Venture Development. McGraw Hill Ryerson.
Peer Reviewed Publications
1. Meis Mason, A.H. 2017. Indigenous Businesses And Leaders: Faculty Resource Database. Faculty of
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Business Administration, University of Regina.
2. Meis Mason, A.H. 2017. Selected Resources for Indigenous Research. Faculty of Business Administration,
University of Regina.
3. Meis Mason, A.H., Anderson, R.B., & Dana, L.P. (2012). Inuit culture and opportunity recognition for
commercial caribou harvests in the bio economy. Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in
the Global Economy, 6(3), 194-212. First author and researcher.
4. Meis Mason, A. Dana, L.P., & Anderson, R.B. (2012). Getting ready to participate in oil and gas
development in the NWT. Special edition Creating Knowledge in the New Global Economy. International
Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, 16(3), 242-266. First author and researcher.
5. St-Jean, E. & Meis Mason, A.H. (Eds.). (2012). Entrepreneurship Division. Exploring the New World of
Work: 2012 Conference of the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada, St. John’s Newfoundland and
Labrador, June 9-12, 2012 Proceedings.
6. Meis Mason, A., Anderson, R.B., & Dana, L.P. (2011). Inuit Views on Development of Caribou for
Commerce: Cultural Impacts on Indigenous Opportunity Recognition in the Bio-Economy. 2011Conference
of the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada Conference. July 3-5, 2011. Montreal, Que.
proceedings. First author and researcher.
7. Meis Mason, A. Dana, L.P., & Anderson, R.B. (2010). Getting Ready to Participate in Oil and Gas
Development in the NWT. 2010 Conference of the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada. May 22-
25, 2010. Regina, SK proceedings. Best Paper in Entrepreneurship. First author and researcher.
8. Meis Mason, A. & Leenders, M. (2010). Indian Residential School CEP Settlement. (Abstract). 2010
Administrative Sciences Association of Canada Conference. May 22-25, 2010. Regina, Saskatchewan,
proceedings. First author and researcher.
9. Meis Mason, A.H., Dana, L.P. & Anderson, R.B. (2009). Aboriginal Entrepreneurship and Economic
Development from Canada’s Proposed Mackenzie gas Pipeline. (Summary). 2009 Frontiers of
Entrepreneurship Research (FER. Proceedings of the 29th Annual Entrepreneurship Research Conference (p.
345). Babson Park, MA: The Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship, Babson College.
10. Meis Mason, A., Dana, L.P., & Anderson, R.B. (2009). A study of enterprise in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut:
Where subsistence self-employment meets formal entrepreneurship. International Journal of
Entrepreneurship and Small Business, 7(1), 1-23. First author and researcher. Translated into Inuktitut 2009.
11. Dana, L.P., Anderson, R.B. & Meis Mason, A. (2009). A study of the impact of oil and gas development on
the Dene First Nations of the Sahtu (Great Bear Lake) Region of the Canadian Northwest Territories (NWT).
Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy, 3(1), 94-117. ISSN 1750-
6204. Co-author and researcher.
12. Dana, L.P., Anderson, R.B. & Meis Mason, A. (2008). Globalization and the Dene First Nations of Canada,
The Global Studies Journal, 1(2), 71-78. Co-author and researcher.
13. Meis Mason, A., Dana, L.P., & Anderson, R.B. (2008). Entrepreneurship in Coral Harbour, Nunavut
International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 9 (2), 111-120. Translated into Inuktitut 2009.
First author and researcher.
14. Dana, L.P, Meis Mason, A., & Anderson, R.B. (2008). Oil and Gas and the Inuvialuit People of the Western
Arctic. Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy, 2(2), 151-167. Co-
author and researcher.
15. Meis Mason, A., Dana, L.P. & Anderson, R.B. (2008). Inuit Entrepreneurship and Economic Development
from Caribou in Nunavut. United Nations University – World Institute for Development Economic Research
Entrepreneurship and Economic Development: Concepts, Measurements and Impacts. August 2008.
Helsinki, Finland proceedings. First author and researcher.
16. Meis Mason, A., Dana, L.P. & Anderson, R.B. (2008). Emerging Inuit Small Business from Caribou in Coral
Harbour, Nunavut. 2008 World Conference International Council for Small Business, Halifax, Nova Scotia,
June 22-25, 2008, proceedings.First author and researcher.
17. Meis Mason, A., Dana, L.P., Anderson, R.B, & Singer, A. (2007). Innovation in Inuit Small Business:
Rankin Inlet and Coral Harbour, Nunavut. International Indigenous Business and Entrepreneurship:
Fostering Indigenous Entrepreneurship in the Americas. November 7-9, 2007 proceedings. Acoma Sky City,
New Mexico, USA. First author and researcher.
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18. Meis Mason, A., Dana, L.P., & Anderson, R.B. (2007). The Inuit caribou harvest and related agri-food
industries in Nunavut. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business. 4(6), pg. 785-806.
First author and researcher.
19. Meis Mason, A. (2003). Using Posters to Depict a Conceptual Framework. University of Regina Teaching
Development Center News, Volume IX #1. April, 2003.
Peer Reviewed Conference Papers
1. Meis Mason, A., Dana, L.P. & Anderson, R.B. (2011). A Comparison of Canadian Inuit Use of Caribou and
Swedish Sámi Use of Reindeer for Entrepreneurship. 50th Western Regional Sciences Association
Conference. Feb. 27-Mar. 2, 2011. Monterey, Calif. USA. First author and researcher.
2. Meis Mason, A. & Leenders, M. (2010). Indian Residential School CEP Settlement. 2010 Administrative
Sciences Association of Canada Conference. May 22-25, 2010. Regina. SK. First author and researcher.
3. Meis Mason, A., Dana, L.P., & Anderson, R.B. (2010). Sami Entrepreneurship Arising From Reindeer. 49th
Annual Meeting Western Regional Sciences Association. February 21-24, 2010. Sedona, Arizona, USA.
First author and researcher.
4. Meis Mason, A., Dana, L.P, & Anderson, R.B. (2009). Aboriginal Entrepreneurship and Economic
Development from Canada’s Proposed Mackenzie Gas Pipeline. 2009 Babson College Entrepreneurship
Research Conference. Babson College, June 3-6, 2009. Wellesley, MA, USA. First author and researcher.
5. Meis Mason, A., Dana, L.P., Anderson, R.B, & Peredo, A.M. (2008). Caribou In the Bio Economy: Nunavut
Inuit Experiences with Opting In. 48th Annual Meeting Western Regional Sciences Association. February 22-
25, 2009. Napa, California, USA. First author and researcher.
6. Meis Mason, A.; Dana, L.P., Anderson, R.B., & Peredo, A.M. (2008). From Subsistence to
Commercialization of Caribou – The Nunavut Experience With Finding The Balance in the Bio Economy.
Initiatory Workshop of the Aboriginal Participation in the BioEconomy Project. University of Manitoba.
October 16 – 18, 2008. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. First author and researcher.
7. Dana, L.P., Anderson, R.B. & Meis Mason, A. (2008). “Universite de Caen Entrepreneurship, Culture,
Finance and Economic Development Conference, Faculte de Sciences Economiques et de Gestion, Caen,
Basse –Normandie, June 20, 2008. Researcher.
8. Meis Mason, A., Dana, L.P., Anderson, R.B, & Singer. A. (2007). Inuit voices: Small business in Coral
Harbor and Rankin Inlet, Nunavut.” 2007 21st CCSBE-CCPME Canadian Council on Small Business and
Entrepreneurship Conference, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, November 2, 2007, proceedings. First
author and researcher.
9. Missens, R., Dana, L.P., Meis Mason, A., & Anderson, R.B. (2007). Economic Development in Indigenous
Communities: The Role of Entrepreneurship and Marketing. 2007 Academy of Marketing Sciences World
Marketing Congress, Verona, Italy. Researcher.
10. Meis Mason, A., Dana, L. P., & Anderson, R.B. (2007). Developing Entrepreneurship and Small Scale
Business Among the Inuit. In Session E. Engendering Indigenous Entrepreneurship. International Small
Business and Entrepreneurship World Conference. June 14, 2007.Turku, Finland. First author and researcher.
11. Meis Mason, A. (2007). A Comparison Between Indigenous Sámi Herding of Rangifer tarandus and
Indigenous Inuit Hunting of Rangifer tarandus: Implications for Subsistence and Commercialization.
Discussion of Research Methodology in the Doctorial Symposium. 5th Annual Interdisciplinary European
Conference on Entrepreneurship Research (IECER). Feb. 27 –Mar. 1, 2007. Montpelier, France.
12. Meis Mason, A., Dana, L.P., & Anderson, R.B. (2006). Building Local Capacity to Compete Globally – A
Case Study of the Inuit Commercial Caribou Harvest and Related Agri-Food Industries in Nunavut. Paper
presented at the 23rd Annual Conference of the Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship
(CCSBE). September 28-30, 2006. Trois-Riviers, Que., Canada. First author and researcher.
13. Meis Mason, A., Dana, L.P., & Anderson, R.B. (2006). Inuit, Wild Caribou and Going Global. International
Indigenous Business and Entrepreneurship Conference. June 23, 2006. Albuquerque, USA. First author and
researcher.
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14. Meis Mason, A., Dana, L.P., & Anderson, R.B. (2006).Kivalliq Arctic Foods Inc. and Community
Partnerships. Presented at the Second Annual CommEnt Research Symposium COMMunity engagement in
ENTrepreneurial economic activity. February 22-24, 2006. Hanmer Springs, South Island, New Zealand.
15. Meis Mason, A., Mason J., Dana, L.P., & Dana. T. (2006). “Creating Aboriginal Capacity North of 60 (The
Diamond Experience)”. Presented at the Second Annual CommEnt Research Symposium COMMunity
engagement in ENTrepreneurial economic activity. February 22-24, 2006. Hanmer Springs, South Island,
New Zealand. First author and researcher.
16. Meis Mason, A. (2005). Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan – Perspectives on Gaining Self
Reliance. CommENT Research Symposium – COMMunity engagement in ENTrepreneurial economic
activity. Feb. 3, 2005. Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
17. Meis Mason, A. on behalf of the Aboriginal Case Writing Team. (2004). “Sustainable Aboriginal Enterprises
– Positive Practices in Capacity Building”. 21st Canadian Council for Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Conference. Nov. 12, 2004. Regina, Saskatchewan.
18. Anderson, R.B., Kayseas, R., Giberson, R.G., McGillivray, S. & Meis Mason, A. (2003). “Born Global:
Kitsaki Wild Organic Mushrooms”. Karlsruhe 2003 Symposium on the Entrepreneurship, Innovation,
Marketing Interface. Karlsruhe, Germany.
19. Anderson, R.B., Kayseas, R., Giberson, R.G., Meis Mason, A. & McGillivray, S. (2004). Teaching Cases for
Indigenous Management and Economic Development. 2003 Anzam Conference. Perth, Australia.
20. Meis Mason, A. (1999). “SWP ReadRight Work Place Literacy Program. Transition to Work for the New
Millenium”. Canadian Vocational Association Conference. October 21- 23, 1999. Swift Current,
Saskatchewan.
Refereed Conference Presentations
1. Meis Mason, A. (2017). Swedish Sami Entrepreneurship from Reindeer. University of Regina Indigeous
Research Day. October 26, 2017.
2. Meis Mason, A. (2016). Integrating Technology to Connect Post-Secondary Students with Enterprises in a
Community. The Teaching and Learning with the Power of Technology (TLt) 2016 conference will be held at
the University of Regina on May 2 – 3, 2016.
3. Meis Mason, A., Dana, L. P. & Anderson, R.B. (2012). Future Directions for Inuit Extractive Industry
Development in Nunavut and North West Territories. Presentation at the 18th Inuit Studies Conference Oct.
24-28, 2012. Washington, DC, USA
4. Meis Mason, A., Anderson, R.B., & Dana, L.P. (2011). An Inuit Community’s Voices on Bio-resource
Development. Sharing Power: A New Vision for Development. 2011 Meeting of the Commission on
Environmental, Economic and Social Policy, International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Jan. 11–
15, 2011. Te Whare W nanga o Awanui rangi, NZ. First author and researcher.
5. Meis Mason, A. (2011). Discussant for the paper by Stephanie Martin, “Settling the Arctic: land claims and
population movement”. Institute of Social and Economic Research, University of Alaska Anchorage. 50th
Western Regional Sciences Association Conference, Feb. 27-Mar. 2, 2011. Monterey, California, USA.
6. Meis Mason, A. (2011). Discussant for the paper by Tracy Stobbe, “The socio-economic impacts of propane
cannons on residents in the Fraser Valle”. 50th Western Regional Sciences Association Conference, Feb. 27-
Mar. 2, 2011. Monterey, California, USA.
7. Meis Mason, A., Anderson, R.B. & Dana, L.P. (2010). Commercially Appropriate Inuit Commercialization
of Caribou for Bio-Trade in the Transboundary Commons. Session 3.3: Indigenous Enterprises. Finding a
Balance in the BioEconomy: New Partnerships between Indigenous Socioeconomic Enterprises, Research
Institutions and Corporations. North American Regional Meeting of the International Association for the
Study of the Commons (IASC) Sept. 30, 2010 – Oct.3, 2010. Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona.
8. Meis Mason, A., Anderson, R.B., & Kayseas, B. (2010). Panel Member. Aboriginal Demographics and
Employment/Labour Force Issues. 2010 Administrative Sciences Association of Canada Conference. May
22-25, 2010. Regina, Saskatchewan.
9. Meis Mason, A. (2009). Discussant for conference paper by Martin Bell and John Taylor. Measuring Short-
Term Mobility among Indigenous Populations [in Australia]. Remote Regions Section. 48th Western Regional
Sciences Association Conference, 2009.
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10. Meis Mason, A., Dana, L.P. & Anderson, R.B. (2008). Innovation and Adaptation in Traditional Inuit Small
Business. 16th Inuit Studies Conference. October 23-25, 2008. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
11. Anderson, R. B., Meis Mason, A., Ni Bhradaigh, E., & Camp, R. D. II. (2007). Indigenous Development: the
Role of the Community, State, Civil Sector and Corporations. 2007 Conference of the International Council
for Small Business, June 14, 2007. Turku, Finland. First author and researcher.
12. Meis Mason, A. (2007). Research in Youth Entrepreneurship. National Youth Entrepreneurship Forum.
Industry and Resources Canada. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. November 29, 2007.
13. Meis Mason, A. (2005). Developing Leadership Competencies. Women in Leadership and Learning
Provincial Conference. May 16, 2005.
14. Meis Mason, Aldene. (2000). Getting Where We Want to Be With Velocity: Organizational Change at
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool. Saskatchewan Human Resource Managers Association. March 2000.
15. Meis Mason, Aldene. (1999). Key note & Workshop Presentation. Preparing the Future Workforce.
Competencies at Work – Preparing the Future Workforce. Saskatchewan School Trustees. Fall 1999.
16. Meis Mason, Aldene. (1999). Work Place Literacy. Saskatchewan Labour Force Development Board.
Spring Conference. 1999.
Published Cases
1. Aldene Meis Mason & Jessica Nixon. (2014) Houston Seed Company. Copyright the authors. Published by
the Paul J. Hill School of Business and the Kenneth Levene Graduate Business School. Case and Teaching
Note. Version: (A) 2013-07. Release received. Used in classes at University of Regina.
2. Aldene Meis Mason & Byron Toth. (2014). Impact Society. Copyright the authors. Published by the Paul J.
Hill School of Business and the Kenneth Levene Graduate Business School. Case and Teaching Note.
Version: (A) 2014-12. Release received. Used in classes at University of Regina.
3. Aldene Meis Mason & Michiel R. Leenders. (2008). Indian Residential School CEP Settlement. Copyright
2008, Aldene Meis Mason. Published by the Paul J. Hill School of Business and the Kenneth Levene
Graduate Business School. Case and Teaching Note. Version: (A) 2008-09-05. (Releases received from
Regina City Police and Cowessess First Nation. Used in classes by First Nations University, University of
Regina, Saskatchewan Police College and also in Project of the Heart Teaching Kit.
4. Aldene Meis Mason (2004). Development of the Saskatchewan Ethanol Industry in Saskatchewan.
University of Regina Faculty of Business Administration. Used in classes at University of Regina.
5. Aldene Meis Mason (2004). Electronic Waste Products Stewardship. University of Regina Faculty of
Business Administration. Used in classes at University of Regina.
6. Aldene Meis Mason, Bob Kayseas, Scott McGillvray, Richard Missens, Robert Anderson, & Robert J.
Giberson. (2004). Sweet Grass Gardens: To Be or Not To Be. Aboriginal Case Writing Group. Regina:
University of Regina/First Nations University of Canada, 2004. First author & researcher
7. Aldene Meis Mason, Robert Anderson, Robert Giberson, Bob Kayseas, Scott McGillivray, & Richard
Missens. (2004). Kivalliq Tundra Brand Caribou - Traditional Arctic Foods. Aboriginal Case Writing Group.
Regina: University of Regina/First Nations University of Canada, 2004. First author & researcher.
8. Bob Kayseas & Aldene Meis Mason, Robert Anderson, Robert Giberson, Scott McGillivray, and Richard
Missens. (2004). Flying Dust Band Farms Inc. (A). – Who’s Going to Run the Farm? Aboriginal Case
Writing Group. University of Regina/First Nations University of Canada, 2004. First author & researcher.
9. Aldene Meis Mason, Bob Kayseas, Robert Anderson, Robert Giberson, Scott McGillivray, & Richard
Missens. (2004). Flying Dust Band Farms Inc. (B). – Who’s Going to Run the Farm? Aboriginal Case
Writing Group. University of Regina/First Nations University of Canada, 2004. First author & researcher.
10. Robert Giberson, Robert Anderson, Scott McGillivray, Richard Missens, Aldene Meis Mason, and Bob
Kayseas. (2004). Nk’Mip Cellers: If We Build It, Will They Come? Aboriginal Case Writing Group. Regina:
University of Regina/First Nations University of Canada, 2004.
11. Erin Fitzgerald, Robert Giberson, Robert Anderson, Bob Kayseas, Scott McGillivray, Aldene Meis Mason,
and Richard Missens. (2004). Northern Lights’ Organic Wild Mushrooms. Aboriginal Case Writing Group.
Regina: University of Regina/First Nations University of Canada, 2004.
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12. Robert Giberson, Aldene Meis Mason, Bob Kayseas, Scott McGillivray, Richard Missens and Robert B.
Anderson. (2004). Kitsaki Meats: Building and Maintaining Brand Image. Aboriginal Case Writing Group.
Regina: University of Regina/First Nations University of Canada, 2004.
13. Bob Kayseas, Aldene Meis Mason, Robert Giberson, Robert B. Anderson, Scott McGillivray, Richard
Missens. (2004). Muskowekwan Treaty Land Entitlement: A Foundation for Community Revitalization?
Aboriginal Case Writing Group. Regina: University of Regina/First Nations University of Canada, 2004.
14. Scott McGillivray, Aldene Meis Mason, Bob Kayseas, Robert Giberson, Robert B. Anderson and Richard
Missens. (2004). Earth and Sky Cuisine. Aboriginal Case Writing Group. Regina: University of Regina/First
Nations University of Canada, 2004.
15. Aldene Meis Mason. (2004). ABC Inc.’s Aboriginal Strategic Partnership. University of Regina Faculty of
Business Administration. (Used in graduate and undergraduate classes at University of Regina,
16. James R. Mason (written with Aldene Meis Mason). (1999). Heartland. For Saskatchewan Wheat Pool.
17. James R. Mason (written with Aldene Meis Mason). (1985). The Recruitment Decision. For Scouts Canada
Volunteer Training.
18. Aldene Meis Mason. (1978). Dave Robbins. Used in the Ivey Executive and Management Development
Programs. Supervised by Dr. R. Hodgson. Ivey School of Business, 1978.
19. Aldene Meis Mason. (1978). Joan Robbins. Used in the Ivey Executive and Management Development
Programs. Supervised by Dr. R. Hodgson. Ivey School of Business, 1978.
Selected Consulting Engagements
1. University of Regina Interrenational - Teaching Case Method and Teaching Strategy with Cases. University
of Regina International workshops for visiting scholars from Anhui University.
2. Co-supervised 7 students in GBUS 867 – Management Consulting in preparing analysis of future directions
for airport development in a mid-size Saskatchewan community.
3. University of Regina Centre for Management Development (Researchers: Aldene Meis Mason and Dr.
Adrian Pitariu). University of Regina 2012 Employee Engagement Survey. Winter 2012. Design,
administration and analysis of survey and preparation of 27 organizational work unit reports.
4. University of Regina Centre for Management Development (Researchers: Aldene Meis Mason and Dr.
Adrian Pitariu). University of Regina Employee Engagement Survey. Fall 2009 – Fall 2010. Design,
administration and analysis of survey and preparation of 23 organizational work unit reports.
5. University of Regina Centre for Management Development. Human Resources Training Module: Strategic
Management. Spring 2009.
6. Saskatchewan Police College. Supervisory Challenges: Ethics and Integrity. Fall 2008.
7. University of Regina Centre for Management Development. Business Approaches in Canada for Dongyang
Technical College - 2008 Korean Student Internship Program. Summer 2008.
8. Certified Management Consultants of Canada - National Certification Board. Assessor Training for the Oral
Comprehensive and supporting process documents. Fall 2005.
9. Meis Mason and Associates Inc. (Jim Mason with Aldene Meis Mason). Review of the Saskatchewan
Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology First Year Business Program. Fall 2002.
10. Fontanie Associates (Richard Fontanie and Aldene Meis Mason). Review of the Saskatchewan Registered
Nurses Association Complaints, Investigation and Discipline Processes. Spring 2002.
11. Fontanie Associates (Richard Fontanie and Aldene Meis Mason). Human Resource Policy Manual.
Saskatchewan Municipal Housing Authorities. 1995.
12. Fontanie Associates (Richard Fontanie and Aldene Meis Mason). A Revised Classification and
Compensation System for the Saskatchewan Municipal Housing Authorities. 1995.
13. Fontanie Associates (Aldene Meis Mason). Investigating Harassment and Discrimination Complaints.
CAMECO. 1995
14. Fontanie Associates (Aldene Meis Mason) Investigating Harassment and Discrimination Complaints.
Saskatchewan Justice. 1995.
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15. Fontanie Associates (Aldene Meis Mason) Creating Inclusive Workplaces – Preventing Harassment and
Discrimination Complaints. CBC Canada. 1995.
16. Fontanie Associates (Richard Fontanie and Aldene Meis Mason). Needs Analysis for Alcohol and Drug
Prevention Programming Targeted at Athletes Ages 14 – 18. Saskatchewan Sport. 1995.
17. Price Waterhouse Management Consulting (prepared by Aldene Meis Mason). An Evaluation of the Human
Resource Services at Saskatchewan Forest Products’ Carrot River and Hudson Bay Operations. Crown
Investment Corporation. 1993.
18. Price Waterhouse Management Consulting (prepared by Aldene Meis Mason). Business Planning for Small
Businesses. Business Development Bank of Canada. 1993. Offered in several communities.
19. Fontanie Associates (Richard Fontanie and Aldene Meis Mason). Preventing Alcohol and Drug Abuse in the
Workplace: A Review of Employee Assistance and Treatment Programs and Recommended Policy Direction
for Wellness Initiatives. Saskatchewan Alcoholism and Addictions Commission. 1993.
20. Fontanie Associates (Richard Fontanie and Aldene Meis Mason). As Assessment of Primary Prevention
Education Programs and Community Development Activities of the Saskatchewan Alcoholism Commission,
Funded Agencies and Community NGO’s in 6 Northern and Southern Communities. Saskatchewan
Alcoholism and Addictions Commission. 1993.
21. Aldene Meis Mason. Chair. Report of the Industrial Adjustment Program at Royal Ford. Human
Resources Development Canada. 1993.
22. Aldene Meis Mason. Chair. Report of the Industrial Adjustment Program at Key Chevrolet Olds. Human
Resources Development Canada. 1993.
23. Fontanie Associates (Richard Fontanie and Aldene Meis Mason). A Program Review of Service Delivery
for the Long Term Mentally Ill in the Regina Health District. Canadian Mental Health Association
Saskatchewan Region and the Regina Health District.
24. Aldene Meis Mason & Maskwachees Cultural College (Hobbema, Alberta). Competency Based
Management Development Program for Managers of Arctic Organizations. (Course design and delivery).
Inuit Tapirisat & Atii Training Inc. 1991.
25. Aldene Meis Mason for Newport Marketing.& Communications. Extensive consulting experience with 30
small businesses in Regina and Southern Saskatchewan dealing with start-up, business development, and
organization issues in a program delivered for HRDC. 1989-1991.
Developed and Delivered Corporate and Government Courses 1980–2000
Developed participant and facilitator manuals as well as delivered the training programs for clients from business,
cooperative and government sectors.
Recruitment and Selection Leadership Skills
Managing High Performance Work Teams Supervisory Skills
Managing Performance Ethics in Management Consulting
Managing Downsizing
Strategic Planning
Introduction to Management Consulting
Project Management
Management Skills
Investigating Harassment and Discrimination
Complaints
Labour Relations
Farm Business Advisor Skill Development Program
Quality Assurance Career Management
Human Resource Planning Consumer Lending
Agricultural Lending Accounting Skills
Mortgage Lending Presentation Skills
Commercial Lending Customer Service
Train the Trainer (Levels 1 – III Clear/Plain Language Writing Skills
Delegate and Director Development
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Selected Speaking Engagements
1. Aldene Meis Mason. (2011). Presentation to Putting Your Wisdom To Work. Dimension 11 Career Partners,
November 16, 2011, Regina, SK.
2. Aldene Meis Mason. (2010). Presentation to Putting Your Wisdom To Work. Dimension 11 Career Partners,
March 2010. Regina, SK.
3. Aldene Meis Mason. (2008). Panel Member. Entrepreneurial Competencies. University of Waterloo.
October 2008.
4. Aldene Meis Mason. (2006). Succession Management. University of Saskatchewan Effective Executive
Program.
5. Aldene Meis Mason. (2006). Sustainable Aboriginal Enterprises and “Kitsaki Development Case: Born
Global. Presenter for two workshops held on each day of the Ag and Ag Foods Canada’s Aboriginal
Participation in the Rural Economy Learning Seminars. January 11th and 14th, 2006. Regina, Saskatchewan
and Edmonton, Alberta.
6. Aldene Meis Mason. (2005). Peer Panel Assessor Training for the 2005 Oral Comprehensive National
Certification Committee (NCC). Canadian Association of Management Consultants. December 7, 2005.
7. Nick Shepard and Aldene Meis Mason. (2005). “Introduction and Roll Out of the New Certification and
Assessment Process”. Annual and Special Meeting of the Institute Presidents for Certified Management
Consultants of Canada. October 2005.
8. Aldene Meis Mason. (2004). “Building Successful, Sustainable Aboriginal Ventures’.” Native Investment
and Trade Association’s Aboriginal Business and Political Leadership for Women. Jan 29-30, 2004.
9. Aldene Meis Mason. (2005). Succession Planning. University of Saskatchewan Effective Executive Program.
June 2005.
10. Aldene Meis Mason. (2003). Ethics in Management Consulting. Delivered for the Institute of Certified
Management Consultants of Saskatchewan. February 8, 2003.
11. Aldene Meis Mason. (2002). Assessing Student Performance. University of Regina Sessional Instructor
Workshop. May 2002.
12. Aldene Meis Mason. Succession Planning. (2004). University of Saskatchewan Effective Executive
Program. June 4, 2004.
13. Aldene Meis Mason. Successful, Sustainable Aboriginal Ventures. (2004) Native Investment and Trade
Association’s Aboriginal Business and Political Leadership for Women. Jan 29-30, 2004.
14. Aldene Meis Mason for Success Source. (2002). Keynote Speaker. Attracting and Retaining Employees.
Delivered for the Consulting Engineers of Saskatchewan. November 2002.
15. Aldene Meis Mason for Success Source. (2002). Attracting and Retaining Employees in the Road Builders
& Heavy Construction Industries. Delivered for the Saskatchewan Road Builders & Heavy Construction
Association of Saskatchewan. November 2002.
16. Aldene Meis Mason for Success Source. (2002). Resiliency in Times of Change. Delivered for Human
Resource Development Canada. October 2002
17. Aldene Meis Mason for Success Source. (2002). Dealing with Stress in the Workplace. Delivered for
Saskatchewan Energy. May 2002
18. Aldene Meis Mason. (2002). Enhancing Customer Service. Delivered for the Canadian Automobile
Association (Saskatchewan). October 2002.
19. Aldene Meis Mason. (2002). Assessing Student Performance. University of Regina Sessional Instructor
Workshop. May 2002.
Academic Service - Reviews/Contributions
1. Division Chair - Entrepreneurship and Family Business Division for 2013 Administrative Sciences
Association of Canada Conference. Calgary, Alberta.
2. Program Chair - Entrepreneurship and Family Business Division for 2012 Administrative Sciences
Association of Canada Conference. St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
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3. Reviewer – Case Track and Entrepreneurship and Family Business Division for 2012 Administrative Sciences
Association of Canada Conference. St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
4. Reviewer – Entrepreneurship and Family Business Division for 2011 Administrative Sciences Association of
Canada Conference, Montreal, Quebec.
5. Reviewer –Journal of Small Business Management.
6. Reviewer - Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy.
7. Reviewer – Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
8. Session Chair, Case Track and Entrepreneurship and Family Business Divisions. 2010 Administrative
Sciences Association of Canada Conference. May 22-25, 2010. Regina. SK.
9. Reviewer – Case Track Stream for 2010 Administrative Sciences Association of Canada Conference. (3 cases
in HR and Entrepreneurship). Regina. SK.
10. Nominated as a reviewer to the Editorial Board of Harvard Case Publishing.
11. Track Co-Chair: 2008 International Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
12. Reviewer - 2008 International Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference.
13. Moderator/Chair - Workshop on Regional Economic Development Partnerships at the 23rd Annual
Conference of the Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (CCSBE). September 28-30
Trois-Riviers, Quebec, 2006.
14. Member - Organizing Committee. Saskatchewan Women in Leadership and Learning Conference, 2005
15. Co-Chair - 2004 Saskatchewan Women in Leadership and Learning Conference.
16. Reviewer - Schwind, Das and Wagar. 7th Edition. Canadian Human Resource Management A Strategic
Approach for McGraw Hill. June, 2004.
17. Contributor - quoted in: David Dunne and Kim Brooks. Green Guide No. 5: Teaching With Cases. Society
for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. 2004.
Programs/Committee/Administration – University of Regina
2017 – Present Faculty Representative to First Nations University
2017 – Present Member, Graduate Program Committee, Fculty of Business Administration
2017 - Present Member, Provost’s Search Committee for Dean of Faculty of Business Administration
2017 - Present Member, Organizing Committee. University of Regina Indigenous Research Day.
2016 - 2017 Member, Research Committee – Faculty of BusinessAdministration
2016-Present Member, University Wide Committee Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship Certificate
Development Committee
2016 Member, Organizing Committee – University of Regina Indigenous Research Conference
2016 Member, Provost’s Reappointment Committee for Dean of Faculty of Business Administration
2014-2016 Member, Undergraduate Program Committee, Faculty of Business
2014-2015 Coach, Entrepreneurship Teams, JDC West 2014 & 2015 Case Competitions
2012-2013 Employee Co-Chair, University of Regina Central Occupational Health & Safety Committee.
2009-2011 URFA Representative, University of Regina Central Occupational Health & Safety Committee.
Member, Sub-Committee on Smoking Prevention.
2010-Present Member, Undergraduate Program Committee, Faculty of Business Administration.
2011-2012 Coach, Human Resources Teams, JDC West 2011 & 2012 Case Competitions.
2010-Present Member, University of Regina Community Partnerships Network.
2011-Present Member, University of Regina Northern Interests Network.
2008-2010 Member, Graduate Program Committee, Faculty of Business Administration.
2006-2007 Representative from Faculty of Business Administration to First Nations University of Canada.
2004-2005 Chair, Teaching Committee, Faculty of Administration.
2002-2004 Member, Teaching Committee, Faculty of Administration.
2002-2003 Coordinator, Sessional Instructors, Faculty of Administration.
2003 Coordinator Sessional Workshops: Evaluating and Grading Students (March 29); Building
Course Outlines (April 29).
2002 Coordinator, Sessional Instructor Workshop, May 2002.
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Selected Professional and Community Service
Prince’s Operation Charities Entrepreneurship Bootcamp. University of Regina.
2017 Workforce Management
2016 Business Planning
Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program of Sasakatchewan
2014 – Present. Provincial Advisory Board.
Saskatchewan PolyTech (Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology)
2011-Present Joint Advisory Committee, Business Administration/Marketing Diploma Program
Canadian Council on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (CCSBE/
2008-2010 National Board Secretary.
2006-2008 Regional Director, Prairie Region
Certified Management Consultants of Canada (CMC-Canada)
2003-2006 National Certification Board
2003-2005 National Presidents Board
2003-2005 Marker, National Certification Examinations
Saskatchewan Institute of Certified Management Consultants (ICMC-Saskatchewan)
2017 Provincial Board Member
2009 Registrar
2008 Chair, Professional Conduct Committee
2007-2009 Fellows Nominating Committee
2006 Investigation and Discipline Task Force
2005-2006 Past-President
2004-2005 President
2003-2004 Vice-President
Saskatchewan Association of Human Resource Professionals (SAHRP)
2008 Honors and Awards Committee
University of Saskatchewan.
2003-2006 Effective Executive Advisory Committee Member
Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints.
2014- Present Leadershiup team for Carry the Kettle First Nation Branch
2013-2014 One year full time Member and Leadership Develop mission assigned to Haida Gwaii (Queen
Charlotte Islands), BC in the Canada Vancouver Mission.
2004-2013 Ordinance Worker, Regina Saskatchewan Temple
Aboriginal Inclusion Strategy
Past:
First Nations Awards (Women of the Dawn). Organizing Committee. Chair of Selection Committee. Selection
Committee Member.
Aboriginal Kid Care Project: Volunteer Coordinator and Member of Organizing Committee
Scouts Canada – Provincial Training Commissioner; Regional Training Commissioner; Provincial Training
Service Team; Aborginal Inclusion Strategy.
Saskatchewan Labour Force Development Board
Process Industry Training Network
Provincial Recreation Associations Advisory Board
Professional Memberships
Academy of Management – Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Divisions
Administrative Sciences Association of Canada
Canadian Insitute of Certified Management Consultants
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Institute of Certified Management Consultants-Saskatchewan
Canadian Council on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
International Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Statistics Canada Western Region and Northern Territories Aboriginal e-Network
US Association of Business Educators
Western Regional Sciences Association
Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan
Recent Media
1. Growth in Entrepreneurs. CTV Regina’s Morning Show. September 26, 2012.
2. Workplace Fraud. CBC Radio Regina & Saskatoon Feb. 09, 2010.
3. Inuit and Caribou in the BioEconomy. Sudliq Radio, Coral Harbour, Nunavut May 2009.
4. CEO Accountability. Six CBC Radio Live Broadcasts. March 31, 2009. CBC Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, St.
John’s, New Brunswick, Vancouver, Regina/Saskatoon, Yellowknife, Toronto.
5. Good Time to be a Worker in Saskatchewan - Companies helping out employees in times of need. CBK-R
Blue Sky Regina. June 10, 2008.
6. “On the trail of caribou.” Article by Jeanette Colman about Aldene Meis Mason’s Doctoral Research.
Canterbury Magazine. Summer 2007. Pg. 14 & 15.
7. Inuit Small Business from Reindeer. Sudliq Radio, Coral Harbour, Nunavut July 2007.
8. Strong Youth Base an Asset to the Economy. Article by Christine Grimard. News North Service, June 24,
2007.
9. Strategic Partnerships in Best Practices of Sustainable Aboriginal Businesses. Global Television. January
29, 2004.
10. CBC Marketplace: Canning Lids Controversy CBC Television interview March 27, 2003
www.cbc.ca/marketplace/pre-2007/files/home/canning/update_030408.html.
Academic Teaching/Research Development
Respectful Engagement with Elders and Knowledge Keepers, Regina Public Interest Research Group. Jan. 30,
2018.
Indigenous Research Ethics, University of Regina, May 30, 2017
Enhancing Academic Indigenization – Dr. Shaunen Pete. President’s Co-hort Course. Jan. – Apr. 2016
Project of Heart – Luther College Jan. Mar 2016.
Blanket Experience – Facilitator Training Mar. 2016
Learning from Traditional Knowledge Keepers of Mi'kma'ki from Cape Breton University, Jan. – Apr. 2016
Indigenous Pedagogy – Dr. Angelina Weenie. Center for Teaching and Learning. March 11,2015
Theory and Methods Series: Engaging the Intersections of Indigenous Research. Presenters: Spy Denommé-
Welch and JoLee Sasakamoose, Faculty of Education, University of Regina. SIDRU. March 4, 2015.
Ivey Case Teaching & Writing Workshop. May 13 & 14, 2013.
Babson College Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (CWEL) in collaboration with the GEM
Program. GEM Women’s Report 2010 Webinar. May 8, 2012.
European Council for Small Business. Research on Women Entrepreneurship. Feb. 24, 2011 Online Webinar.
International Council for Small Business. Writing Case Studies for Teaching Purposes. Online Webinar.
2030 Arctic Futures North National Planning Conference. June 1-4, 2009
Ivey Case Writing Workshop. May 5-7, 2008. Faculty of Business Administration, University of Regina.
Ivey Case Teaching Workshop. Sept. 4-6, 2008. Faculty of Business Administration, University of Regina.
University of Regina Aboriginal Awareness Program “Discovering Knowledge…Sharing A Path.
October 2009.
Statistics Canada. Use of Aboriginal Statistics. First Nations University. 2009.
Acadia University. Entrepreneurial Education Colloquium. June 20-21, 2008.
CMC-Canada Management Advisory Service (MAS) Program for the National Research Council’s
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP). August 2007.
Riding the Crest of Change – Technology enhanced teaching and learning. Campus Saskatchewan-TEL
Symposium. May 3-4, 2004.
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Two-Days in May – Technology enhanced teaching and learning Campus Saskatchewan-TEL Symposium.
May 2003.
Gather Here to Learn - Aboriginal Scholarship Symposium. First Nations University. June 13, 2003.
Institute of Teaching in Higher Education, University of Regina. August 19-23, 2002.
Orientation for New Faculty. August 28, 2002.
Teaching Workshops at University of Regina Centre for Academic Technologies
Advanced NVIVO for database queries and literature reviews. December 3, 2014.
Using Turn It In. March 14, 2012.
Pedagogical Uses of Chat. Jan. 20, 2004.
Caught in the Copyright Web: Finding freedom within the constraints of copyright. Feb. 12, 2004.
Best Principles and Practices of Online Education. June 8, 2004.
Online Course Development. May 25, 2004.
Online Learning and Teaching. May 11, 2004.
Learning Activities. Mar. 4, 2004.
Learning Objectives. Feb. 26, 2004.
The Internet and Curriculum Integration Experience in Interaction and Community Building. Dec. 4, 2003.
Dreamweaver I and II. Oct. 9 and Nov. 13, 2003.
Flash I and II. Sept. 25 and Oct. 30, 2003.
Multimedia and Interactivity Sept. 11, 2003.
Into Motion: Using Flash TM. March 27, 2003.
Embodied Teaching/Using and Abusing the Voice in Teaching Apr. 7, 2003.
Improving Multimedia and Online Courses with Instructional Design. Apr. 30, 2002.
Where Should I Put My Course Materials? Apr. 25, 2002.
Marking Student Work Electronically Apr. 4, 2002.
Cyber-Plagiarism. Dec. 18, 2002.
Problem-Based Inquiry. Nov. 8 and 15, 2002.
Academic Integrity - Preventing, Detecting and Addressing Plagiarism. Nov. 1, 2002.
Personal coaching with the Web Master to in Advanced Use of WebCT during 2002 and 2003.
Building Teaching Portfolios.
Ethics and Academic Integrity.
Evaluating Teaching. Sept. 11, 2002.
Introduction to WebCT. Aug. 29, 2002.
Diversity in the Classroom. Aug. 29, 2002.
Scouts Canada
Nationally Certified Trainer III - Coordinating Training Teams, Leading Week Long Residential Training
Programs, and Training Trainers.
Nationally Certified Trainer II - Coordinating Training Teams and Leading Weekend Courses.
Nationally Certified Trainer I – Needs Analysis, Training Adults, Delivering Workshops and One-Day
sessions.
