Clips and interviews, Changing Tides Conference. Interviews: Ralph Matthews and Jean Crane

• Main Author: Memorial University of Newfoundland. Division of Extension Service (Producer)
• Other Authors: Matthews, Ralph, 1943- (Interviewee); Crane, Jean (Interviewee), Memorial University of Newfoundland. Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL)
• Format: Moving Image (Video)
• Language: English
• Published: Memorial University Extension Service 1985
• Subjects: Industrialization > Newfoundland and Labrador; Economic development; Appropriate technology; Cultural awareness > Newfoundland and Labrador; Women > Political activity > Newfoundland and Labrador; Flight training > Newfoundland and Labrador > Labrador; Social Sciences; Newfoundland
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/extension/id/281

Two separate interviews: Ralph Matthews discusses alternatives to the economic system that encourages dependency; need to gain a measure of control; concentration on community/local markets; possible successful industry types for Newfoundland: highly skilled craft industries, low skilled mass production, or service industries utilizing information technology; the impact of oil and gas development; appropriate technology. At 29:15, Jean Crane (Labrador artist) gives her impression of the conference which she found too high-powered or academic; should have been more delegate input; more recognition of Labrador. Also discusses the emergence of women as a political force; objects to the imposition of cultural values and beliefs from the outside (archaeological digs); low-level flying training at Goose Bay; value of the wilderness, traditional crafts.