Ontario First Nations Technically Speaking 'Cast

Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation
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Host Chelsey Johnson welcomes guests from different service branches of the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation, including Engineering, Fire and Safety, Fuel Systems Management, Infrastructure, and more!

  1. 2025-08-01

    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.

    38 min

  2. 2025-03-04

    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.

    1 hr

  3. 2024-12-02

    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!

    24 min

  4. 2024-11-01

    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.

    40 min

  5. 2024-10-01

    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.

    31 min

  6. 2024-08-28

    The Millwright experience with Josh Goodman and Tyler Tenniscoe

    This month Host Chelsey Johnson sits down with Josh Goodman, a Mechanical Millwright, and Tyler Tenniscoe, a Millwright Apprentice, to share insights into their roles, responsibilities, and the collaborative work they do to maintain water and wastewater treatment plants across many First Nations communities. They explain the nature of their hands-on training and the structure of the millwright apprenticeship program, including the balance between on-the-job learning and classroom education.

    29 min

  7. 2024-08-01

    Not Josh’n around with Fire & Safety - with Josh Jamieson

    OFNTSC's new Fire and Safety Coordinator Josh Jamieson sits down with host Chelsey Johnson to discuss his journey to ONFTSC. Join us as Josh tells us about his work as a volunteer Firefighter in Six Nations and a Red Seal Electrician with Hydro One. Josh also talks about his plans and goals for the future of OFNTSC's Fire and Safety Service.

    21 min

  8. 2024-07-02

    Can't stop, Won't stop... TYCOP! with Jordan Molduch

    TYCOP coordinator (and podcast editor) Jordan Molduch leaves the editing desk and steps in front of the microphone to talk about retooling our Technical Youth Career Outreach Project (TYCOP). And, learn more about Jordan's unique journey that led him to OFNTSC.

    28 min
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Host Chelsey Johnson welcomes guests from different service branches of the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation, including Engineering, Fire and Safety, Fuel Systems Management, Infrastructure, and more!

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