Richard Farthing-Nichol

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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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About me
Senior Policy Advisor, Canada Water Agency
Education
- University of Toronto
  2021 - 2023
  Certificate in Project Management
- University of Manitoba
  2009 - 2015
  Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree Political Studies and History
- Simon Fraser University
  2017 - 2019
  Master's degree Resource and Environmental Management
Experience
- Department of Political Studies, University of Manitoba
  May 2013 - Sept 2013
  Research Assistant
  Qualitative research on international Arctic governance
- Farm Radio Trust
  May 2014 - Aug 2014
  Monitoring and Evaluation Intern
- Mamawipawin Indigenous Governance and Community Based Research Space, University of Manitoba
  Sept 2014 - Apr 2015
  Research Assistant
  Qualitative research on Indigenous law at the national and international levels
- Government of Manitoba
  Apr 2015 - Dec 2016
  Management Intern
  Policy placements in three departments: Conservation and Water Stewardship, Children and Youth Opportunities, and Sustainable Development
- Coast Funds
  Apr 2018 - Aug 2018
  Data Analyst
- Simon Fraser University
  Dec 2018 - Apr 2019
  Research Assistant
  Qualitative research on community economic development policy at SFU's Community Economic Development Program
- Nicola Watershed Governance Project
  May 2019 - Dec 2019
  Research Consultant
  Mitacs-supported research on the development of a sustainable funding model for watershed co-governance
- Forum for Leadership on Water
  Nov 2019 - Nov 2021
  - Director
    Dec 2020 - Nov 2021
  - Coordinator
    Nov 2019 - Dec 2020
- Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources, Inc.
  Jan 2020 - Jun 2024
  - Project Manager
    Dec 2020 - Jun 2024
  - Research Associate
    Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
- Canada Water Agency
  Jul 2024 - now
  Senior Policy Advisor
Licenses & Certifications
- Wilderness/Remote Location First Aid
  Canadian Red Cross
  May 2024
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Richard Farthing-Nichol
  Mitacs Accelerate Mitacs Jun 2019
- Awarded to Richard Farthing-Nichol
  SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarship SSHRC Sep 2017
Volunteer Experience
- Board Member
  Issued by SAVE OUR SEINE RIVER ENVIRONMENT INC on May 2024
  Associated with Richard Farthing-Nichol
- Young Scientific Programme Committee, World Water Week 2023
  Issued by SIWI - Stockholm International Water Institute on Feb 2023
  Associated with Richard Farthing-Nichol
- Member
  Issued by Forum for Leadership on Water on Nov 2021
  Associated with Richard Farthing-Nichol
- Board Member
  Issued by Manitoba Eco-Network on Feb 2020
  Associated with Richard Farthing-Nichol
- Student and Young Professional Committee
  Issued by Canadian Water Network on Mar 2020
  Associated with Richard Farthing-Nichol
- Water Innovation Lab Global
  Issued by Waterlution Canada on Jun 2020
  Associated with Richard Farthing-Nichol
- Treasurer, Resource and Environmental Planning Student Association (REPSA)
  Issued by Simon Fraser University on Apr 2018
  Associated with Richard Farthing-Nichol
- Civilian Monitor
  Issued by Manitoba Police Commission on May 2015
  Associated with Richard Farthing-Nichol
- Chapter Co-President, University of Manitoba Chapter
  Issued by Engineers Without Borders Canada on Oct 2012
  Associated with Richard Farthing-Nichol
- Student Refugee Program Coordinator, University of Manitoba Local Committee
  Issued by World University Service of Canada (WUSC - EUMC) on Sept 2012
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- Business Development Team Member
  Issued by VOTO Mobile on Jan 2013
  Associated with Richard Farthing-Nichol