
Mark Tivnan PMP
Mark Tivnan is a Director of Technical Services & Business Development at the First Peoples Innovation Centre, with over 25 years of experience in Administration, he helps create programs, projects, and workshops that introduce Indigenous people to the digital economy.
The First Peoples Innovation Centre (FPIC) inaugurated the first Indigenous FabLab in Canada. The FPIC was created in 2012 to support and stimulate social and technological innovation among First Peoples. The Centre has developed several programs to support women and young people as active community participants. The FPIC has adapted the FabLab model developed at MIT in 2002 to provide a culturally appropriate response to empower teens and young adults in setting their career direction. The goal is to make Indigenous FabLab spaces recreate social ties where generations and genres blend like professions and trades.
Mark has a diverse background that includes studies in Technology, Administration, and Project Management. He is a certified PMP, ITIL Expert, and Auditor of Quality Management Systems. His IT, project management, and ISO management system background help achieve project success with a systematic and process-driven approach.
Sessions in which Mark Tivnan PMP participates
Tuesday 29 October, 2024
The First Peoples Innovation Centre (FPIC) plays a significant role in empowering Indigenous communities. The Centre has adapted the FabLab (Fabrication Laboratory) model developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a culturally appropriate response to Indigenous youth, enabling them to take charge of their professional future. The FPIC, incorporating the FabLab Onaki, is pivotal in this empowerment process, as it funds and partners with various organizations to create co...