Course Credits and References

Course Developer James Cummins is a Canadian author and businessperson. In 2009 Cummins was awarded the Canadian Authors Association's BookTelevision Emerging Writer Award for his book Ambrosia: About a Culture. He began his professional writing career as a playwright in 2000 and has published books on Electronica music, legal history, business, spirituality, and philosophy. Cummins is a graduate of both the Victoria School of Performing and Visual Arts and Concordia University.  

Course Instructor Cathy Chouinard has over 20 years of experience studying and teaching animal training, gardening, aromatherapy, organizing and herbal health. Before retirement, she ran several successful business centered around event planning and hosting, consulting, organizing, and home staging. She is passionate animal lover and dog trainer and volunteers much of her retirement in helping fund raise and train guide dogs.