Hani Khalidi

Experience

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  Department of Energy, Mines and Resources

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1989

  Junior Geological Assistant

  Assisted a government Geologist in delineating rock sampled areas in the Flin Flon region of Manitoba for potential ore resources- Involved in establishing a remote base camp- Worked in a small team environment stressing self-reliance and survival techniques- Map drafting and surveying techniques were high agenda priorities

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  Department of Geology, University of Manitoba

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1990

  Junior Research Assistant

  A jointly sponsored work program with the Department of Geology and the Federal Government- Assisted in graduate thesis research- Work duties focused on fieldwork and lab work- Skills utilized in detailed mapping and rock and soil sampling in the Interlake and Winnipegosis regions of Manitoba- Lab work consisted of rock thin sectioning for microscopic analysis as well as soil preparation

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  Archaeological Training Exchange - Romania

  Jan 1992 - Jan 1992

  Student Researcher

  Research offered as a course during my undergraduate degree- Skills targeted involved site surveying, magnetometer readings and artifact removal- Involved in lab preparation and preservation of artifacts for further detailed analysis overseas- Involved in an informal student work exchange agreement with an active university-based Romanian Archaeological crew- This was indeed an exercise in recognizing cultural differences and similarities. I was immersed in a series of fieldwork projects underway by Romanian crews and communicating across cultures and languages was integral. Show less

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  Pilot Project; Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2002

  Researcher

  Assisted in compiling an inventory of archival photographs for the purpose of developing an educational package and recording traditional knowledge with the Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation- Exposure to the photographic history of Wuskwi Sipihk First Nation- Detailed study of photographic content- Research experience provided knowledge to efficiently access collections at the Hudson’s Bay Archives and the Provincial Archives of Manitoba- Required an efficient use of timetables to meet deadlines- Familiarized with Provincial and Hudson Bay Company archives Show less

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  Northern Lights Heritage Services Inc.

  Aug 2005 - Jan 2013

  Applied Researcher

  RESEARCH ANALYSISCultural Assessments - Conduct, organize and analyse cultural research as a component for Socioeconomic Impact AssessmentsTraditional Land Use and Occupancy Studies - Conduct research of First Nation and Metis communities regarding historic and present land use activities to show how resource development can affect traditionally used sitesHeritage Fieldwork - Experience in the application of Archaeological field methods for use in Heritage Resource Impact AssessmentsCOORDINATIONOral History Workshop Facilitation and Training - Facilitating community based workshops for the collection and analysis of oral histories and oral traditions for environmental assessment; Establishing workshops to train local researchers in conducting traditional land use and occupancy projects through participatory actionPRESENTATION AND STATEMENTExperience in writing components of Socio-Economic Impact Assessment reports for Federal Environmental Impact Statements and Provincial Environmental Assessments - Legislative familiarity of the Manitoba Environment Act, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and the Heritage Resources Act- Involvement in developing budgets, proposals and maintaining expense sheets- Team member in interdisciplinary working groups and delivering key project presentations- Milestone reports for updating research activities to project leaders- Proficient in the use of The Ethnograph, a social science software program for qualitative research analysis- Documentary videography associated with collection and analysis of community oral histories and oral traditions- Experience in map biography interview techniques which are key to placing cultural information in geographic context for reporting purposes Show less

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  Fox Lake Cree Nation

  Oct 2013 - Dec 2016

  Researcher

  Worked collaboratively with members of Fox Lake Cree Nation (FLCN) Impact Assessment Unit to develop and conduct traditional knowledge studies that informed cultural and environmental baseline research for ongoing hydro electric developments within FLCN’s traditional territory. A milestone achievement was the development and completion of the Lower Nelson River Aski Keskentamowin Study: The Land and People Are One – Aski Ekwa Muskego Inninuwak PehikanWorkflow tasks included:• developing proposals, budgets and work plans for Cree knowledge and other studies• working with FLCN staff and leadership to implement Cree knowledge studies including interviewing, ground-truthing and report writing• maintaining good working relationships within the FLCN Negotiations workplace and with representatives from neighboring First Nations, Manitoba Hydro and Manitoba Hydro Consultants• Reviewing and providing comments on various environmental assessment products in relation to FLCN’s aquatic, terrestrial and socio-economic/human environments• Ensuring completion of progress reports to the Director on a regular basis• Contributing to the development of strategies that protect FLCN’s environment, people and culture• Attend negotiation and other meetings on a consistent basis• Providing verbal presentations to FLCN leadership and members about key issues and Impact Assessment Unit activities• Preparing briefing notes and meeting summaries• Liaising and communicating with the FLCN membership on a regular basis Show less

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  Fox Lake Cree Nation

  Jun 2017 - Oct 2017

  Research Advisor

  Retained as a research advisor to prepare a written submission for the Fox Lake Cree Nation (FLCN) that addressed whether the cumulative effects of 50+ years of hydroelectric development was adequately and accurately reflected in Manitoba and Manitoba Hydro’s Regional Cumulative Effects Assessment (RCEA) as it related to FLCN.Approval of funding from the Manitoba Clean Environment Commission (CEC) initiated a participant review of the Manitoba Hydro Regional Cumulative Effects Assessment (RCEA) Phase II Report and my report preparation involved: • Working with FLCN Future Development Staff to receive community input to include in the written submission to the Clean Environment Commission (CEC).• Document scrutiny comparing results of the RCEA Phase II Report with existing FLCN studies and documentation • A discussion of gaps and recommendations that was prepared and shared with the community in Gillam, Manitoba.A copy of this publicly available report can be requested. Show less

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  Bison Historical Services Ltd.

  May 2018 - Sept 2018

  Field Archaeologist

  Member of the field excavation team at the Rainy River New Gold Mine site near Fort Frances Ontario. Excavating and recording an archaeological site as part of a Stage 4 Archaeological Assessment involving the mitigation of development impacts.Duties include: • hand excavation of archaeological features and deposits to enable the interpretation of the archaeological site and fulfil the assessment.• provide excavation service to archaeological standards while recording excavation units promptly to avoid loss of information and increase in workload due to weather delays.• collaborating excavation efforts with local First Nation students and community members and provide some technique training and supervision. Show less

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  Historic Resources Branch - Manitoba Sport, Culture and Heritage

  Jun 2018 - Nov 2019

  Impact Assessment Archaeologist - Heritage Resources Officer

  My role as an Impact Assessment Archaeologist contributes to the Archaeological Assessment Services (AAS) at the Manitoba Historic Resources Branch for submissions regarding development proposal screenings.The positon duties include:• receiving developmental proposals and initiating AAS records for Heritage Resource Impact Assessment (HRIA) screenings.• processing screenings for development project proposals in Manitoba that that are submitted to the Historic Resources Branch for review.• determine concerns and recommendations regarding heritage resources impact assessment.• contacting development proposal agencies to inform of screening results and follow up needs Show less

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  Government of Manitoba - Indigenous Reconciliation Secretariat

  Nov 2019 - now

  Reconciliation Specialist

  My position as Reconciliation Specialist provides evidence-based analytic support and advice on a variety of Indigenous policy and program issues as related to the Manitoba Government. Working to identify methods of measuring progress to achieve provincial objectives, my responsibilities include working with other provincial departments, Indigenous organizations/communities and other levels of government to coordinate, research, analyze, develop and implement a range of provincial policies, programs and initiatives aimed at contributing to an improved quality of life for Indigenous and northern Manitobans. Show less