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ARK Showcases the Second Environmental Awareness Conference “LEAF 2008” at Elkhorn Resort, Riding Mountain National Park

Winnipeg, December 5th 2008—

ARK a leading Project Management company in Business and Community Planning has an overwhelming positive reputation for providing specialized and creative solutions to its clients. They are expanding rapidly in the current global market. The work they do is honest, articulate and above all professional. Their clients not only strength their existing operations, they also have expanded their broad base approach to remain current in their areas of expertise.

Since their establishment, ARK has successfully attained expertise in Strategic Planning and Project Management in various Industrial and Private domains. Their business and community solutions pertaining to Economic Development strategies, Infrastructure Solutions, E-Governance & Management Solutions, Environmental planning and Community Development is consistent with the top notch firms in our Country.

ARK’s Boh Kubrakovich, WRTC’s (West Region Tribal Council) Garry Abigiosis, unveiled and presented the Second successful Environmental Conference-2008 at the picturesque Elkhorn Resort in the valleys of Riding Mountain National Park. Hosted by WRTC and funded by INAC (Indian and Northern Affairs Canada) and Canadian Environment Assessment Agency (CEAA), the event was an overwhelming success. Attendance was well noted and the seminar presentations on Environmental awareness and Responsibilities of First Nation with respect to the environmental protection and conservation was does done exceptionally well. The spirited dialogue afterwards was a testimony to the quality of material content and the personnel who attended.

The conference was augmented by some of the leading speakers in the Environment fraternity, who showcased their presentations and drew attention of the audience toward some of the latest technologies regarding environmental compliances and federal regulations. There was also a comprehensive presentation on the process of Environmental Assessment required for various business initiatives at different levels.

Aaron O’Keefe lead the INAC Representation during the conference with an over view on the the efforts of INAC’s role and position on making the Environmental awareness with our First Nations Communities. There was also a leading specialist team who presented an exhaustive and comprehensive session on New Storage Tank Systems, Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products Regulations with respect to the Environment Canada Guidelines.

The session was also convened with an informative session from First Nations Environment Public Health Program, which turned out to a hands on experience session for West Region First Nations representatives who found it very helpful and informative with respect to the growing health issues on First Nation Communities.

This conference also saw some spirited discussions on Treaty Rights and the whole issue of Duty to Consult. The discussion was lead by the Treaty-2 office Representative Dwayne Blackbird from Keeseekoowenin Ojibway First Nation.

ARK's presence was felt throughout the conference with elegant and seamless Project Management and appropriate tailored presentations. ARK's handling of the discussion over First Nations Rights and Forest Resources was tastefully done. The presentation highlighted the growing recognition of Indigenous peoples and their rights on a global level. The session saw the Canadian context of forests and respective First Nations participation and responsibility addressed. Furthermore, the session summed up the event with Manitoba’s Western Regional current legal and political stalemate over the First Nation ‘land question’. Overall the discussion pointed out some very useful ways & means toward sustainable forestry while recognizing and protecting First Nations rights.

Contact ARK Production and find out how these conferences can enable and facilitate positive changes to your business, organization or First Nation community. Also learn how these subjects and many more critical topics can help you manage, preserve and transform your First Nation environmental resources and community into a business-driven and model-based fashion.

Together we can make a difference!

For more information, visit www.arkpro.net or call toll free 1.866.692.6178.


ARK Productions Introduces New Strategic Planning Products & Services Package Focusing On Transitional Funding Model for First Nation Health Center Workforce

Dauphin, Manitoba -

ARK Productions a leading global E-Governance & Management Solutions Company for First Nations communities, specialize in and providing, creative solutions to clients who are expanding rapidly in today’s global market or who are looking forward to strengthen their existing operations and management.

ARK has already successfully attained expertise in Strategic Planning and Project Management under various industrial domains and provides business and community solutions throughout various cross-functional business domains involving all kind of skilled workforce.

Continuing the trend of new technologies and service packages for First Nation Governance, ARK today announced plans to exhibit and announced one new Product and Services package for Health Departments on November 6th 2008 at the Elkhorn Resort, Riding Mountains National Park.

The workshop saw some unique presentations and a training session lead by the ARK team on Transitional Funding Model (TFM). The presentation included the information package outline of the product focused primarily for the First Nations Health Departments. The presentations elaborated on the Three Key Pillars of Transitional Funding Model as –
• Health Management Structure;
• Funding arrangement;
• Multi-Year Work plan;

This was in accordance with the FNIHB (First Nations Inuit Health Branch) guidelines and process parameters.

About the Product

This product was a perfect training and management package for the First Nation Health Departments designed with a sole objective of developing the skills of the community workforce in the areas of basic operation, management, planning and budgeting. The workforce will then be better prepared to carry out their duties more efficiently and effectively by attaining a higher level of Certification under TFM with these skills and insights.

This product is an advanced version of the conventional Strategic Package of ARK that is intended for different Cross functional business domains. This product is specifically tailored toward a capacity building package for Community Health center staff to help them by setting up a reporting structure for their FNIHB (First Nations Inuit Health Branch) programs and reports. Also, staged process tools to help the Health center achieve and implement the Transitional Funding Model.
Finally, the process is more about just fundamental decisions and actions because choices must be made in order to device the best possible management staff for the community. The results are to get the community moving towards self development. The plan is ultimately no more, and no less, than a set of tools about what to do, why to do it, and how to do it.

Moreover, a Community strategic plan can be complex, challenging, and even tough to achieve and implement, but with capable training professionals and the right capacity building models it is always a better choice to implement this package for your community and ensure success. Defined by the basic ideas outlined above - you can always return to the ARK to apply for this training package and negotiate a training schedule for your community to get your workforce into your own strategic planning process. Tailor made Community Plans are just that; their goal is to meet the needs of your community.

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For more information Contact ARK Production and find out how this Product can enable business transformation and bring change to your organization or First Nation. As well, learn how these subjects and other critical topics can help you manage, preserve and transform your First Nation Human resources and community into a business-driven and model-based fashion.

Together we can make a difference.

For more information, visit www.arkpro.net or call toll free 1.866.692.6178. OR contact now for an ARK consultant to receive special appointment and information on how to apply for the funding and receive the capacity building package by sending your queries at ark@mts.net.

Certain statements in this release concerning our future growth prospects are forward-looking statements, which involve a number of risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding fluctuations in earnings, our ability to manage growth, dynamic changes happening in Health related processes & services. The company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company.


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