Ontario First Nations Technically Speaking 'Cast

Funding Application Tips & Tricks w/ Tricia Hamilton!

OFNTSC Senior Engineer Tricia Hamilton joins host Chelsey Johnson for an insightful conversation on navigating community funding applications. Discover where to find funding opportunities, get tips for writing strong proposals, and learn what happens after you hit "submit." Listen now and take in this valuable discussion.

Season 2 Premiere with Dr. Andrew Judge

Listen as host Chelsey Johnson speaks with Dr. Judge about education and traditional ecological practices ahead of his appearance at our Technical Youth Career Outreach Program's Youth Summit in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, in November of 2024.  In this thought-provoking premiere of the second season of the Technically Speaking Podcast, Dr. Judge shares his ideas about Indigenous science, culture, and history, gleaned from his life of learning.

The Deep Darko Secrets of Project Management with Darko Dimitrijevic

In the season finale of the Ontario First Nations Technically Speaking Podcast, host Chelsey Johnson sits down with OFNTSC's Darko Dimitrijevic to discuss his unique position as a project manager. Project management requires a special blend of interpersonal skills, relationship building, and a diverse educational background. Join us in learning all about it in the last episode of the year!

The Man with the Plan feat. Operations Director Glen Goodman

OFNTSC Director of Operations Glen Goodman sits down with host Chelsey Johnson to discuss his work overseeing essential services like the Circuit Rider Training Program (CRTP), the OFNTSC Hub, fire safety, and Canada’s only Indigenous-led fuel training program. Glen shares how these initiatives empower First Nation communities by building local expertise and career opportunities. Tune in to explore OFNTSC’s transformative efforts toward self-sufficiency, sustainability, and a future led by Indigenous youth in STEM.

Earth Day is every day with Erica Tropea

Host Chelsey Johnson talks with OFNTSC Senior Environmental Scientist Erica Tropea about working in OFNTSC's Environmental Service, including her work coordinating The First Nation-led Source Water Protection Planning Workshops, working with community landfill programs, and combating climate change. Erica also gives her perspective on being a woman in a STEM-focused career and offers some advice to young women who may be considering a career in a technical field.