Staff Day
Hello EMCN!
As you are all aware our next staff day is coming up on November 9th. Judy, Helen and I have been really enjoying ourselves as we prepare the “Teach me Strength” Workshop.
Some of the details that you will need for the big day will be found below:
Time: 8:30 am until 1:00 pm.
Place: Reed’s Bazaar in Fort Edmonton Park
Transportation: Two buses will be leaving from our main office location at 10010-107 A Ave at 8:00 am. Please be there at 7:45 am if you intend to take the bus. The bus will be leaving Fort Edmonton Park at 1:00 pm to return to the Main Office location for 1:30 pm. It will not be making any other stops along the way.
To bring: Please bring some writing paper and a pen with you.
If you have any other questions, please do hesitate to write them to me.
Thanks and see you on the 9th,
Emilie Coyle
Global Gallery
On November 9 we will have not only an exciting morning as we are all able to get together and spend some time as a staff team, but in the evening we are launching another key part of our developing work in the arts with Global Gallery. This is an art show and sale that will feature the work of nearly 20 visual artists who are immigrants. The work is very good. We want to get lots of people to come out-- there will be snacks and great music (including "our own" Diane Exley) and time to walk around the place and meet artists and look at their work. We have kept the ticket price very low so many can attend. I need your help right away to use the electronic invitation below to send to your friends and connections and encourage them to come along that evening. As things move forward we will be hoping to soon have a gallery always in operation for these artists, but this one evening promises to be a super time on its own. And there will also be a chance that evening to have a first look at the dramatic work being done on the huge outdoor mural that will honour immigrants in Edmonton that is another of our projects. So, plan to come yourself and please help us get word out to others too. Thanks.
Jim
KAIROS Anti-poverty fund grants
Dear Alberta contacts,
Could you please forward this notice to your community/low-income contacts in Alberta working on poverty issues?
Thank you very much.
KAIROS Grants Available for Anti-Poverty Projects
Funds are still available this year for projects in Alberta to support local action to address the causes of poverty.
The KAIROS Anti-Poverty Fund provides grants of $500 to $2500 for community projects that enable people living in poverty to advocate for poverty reduction.
For more information, please see brochure, contact Antal Prokecz at socialj@rcdiocese-calgary.ab.ca or Michael Polanyi at mpolanyi@kairoscanada.org, or visit http://www.kairoscanada.org/e/antipoverty/funding.asp to download an application form.
The application deadline for 2007 grants is November 15.
iPhones and E-Learning
Athabasca University has created a video at You Tube to demonstrate how iphone users can learn basic English grammar through the AU mobile ESL site.
They have been doing some testing and exploration with the iphone and believe iphone learning may be the future of E-learning.
To access the video, go to this url:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=c3ErSTu9E8M
McDougall United Church/Women's Breakfast
"Inviting Spirit into Adult Literacy Education"
Saturday, October 27, 2007 - 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
@ 10025 - 101 Street / Early Registration: $6 / Deadline: Oct., 26.
For information: Dolores 428-1818 / E: dbell@mcdougallunited.com
Guest Speakers: Dr. Mary Norton, Coordinator The Learning Centre Literacy Association, with fellow learners: Lillian Gallant and Beverly MacKinnon.
What might Spirit have to do with adult literacy work? Join Mary Norton, Lillian Gallant and Beverly MacKinnon for an exploration of this and related questions.
Through stories/reflections they will share perspectives about how literacy programs help learners/teachers experience community, meaning, voice/change. You will be invited to reflect & share on how we all might invite Spirit into our teaching/learning well beyond schooling & help us see the bigger picture.
About Our Speakers
Mary Norton has worked in adult literacy for 30 years, as a librarian, consultant, student, researcher, writer/facilitator. Her interests include community-based/participatory learning, addressing impacts of violence on learning, and using expressive arts to support holistic learning. Mary has a PHD from the U. of A. & is a 2007 recipient of the Council of the Federation Literacy Award.
Lillian Gallant is an adult student, tutor/facilitator with The Learning Centre. She has served on literacy boards and has been a member of Students Voices for Students, and is a recipient of a Canada Post Award for Literacy. Lillian recently published a collection of her poetry.
Beverly MacKinnon is an adult student at Project Adult Literacy Society and with the Centre for Family Literacy. She has participated in Students Voices for Students at The Learning Centre and is a member of Students for Students at PALS & mentors other adult students. Beverly's story appeared in the publication, "Big Enough Dreams."
www.mcdougallunited.com
Edmonton Immigrant Men Support Network Society
- New Documentary about Immigrant Men / eimsns.ca
Request: Please share as you see fit. Many thanks!
Dear friend - filmmaker Shabnam Sukhdev would like to invite immigrant men to contribute to the making of a new documentary. This film will feature the views & stories of immigrant men who have settled in Edmonton in the past few years.
We'll be hosting (3) information/community meetings at the SpruceWoods Branch of the Edmonton Public Library, located at 11555 - 95 Street (plenty of parking & good public transit) on the following dates:
- Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Nov. 01, 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Nov. 17, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Please share this invitation as you see fit and if you are an immigrant men yourself, do join us - your contribution will ensure the success of this project.
RSVP to Leo (a.s.a.p.) so that will know which date you'll be coming & how many people to expect. Feel free to invite others as well. Many thanks!
Leo Campos Aldunez, leocamposa@aol.com
T: 474-6058 / C: 995-6819 / W: eimsns.ca
PS. Special thanks to Edmonton 2007 Cultural Capital Project, Community Arts Assessment Committee, Canadian Heritage, The City of Edmonton & The Edmonton Arts Council
Some helpful websites for those dealing with housing challenges and for staff who are assisting people:
MINIMUM HOUSING AND HEALTH STANDARDS:
http://www.health.gov.ab.ca/resources/publications/housing99.pdf
RENT INCREASES:
http://tenant.landlordandtenant.org/Downloads/documentloader.ashx?id=1197
LAWS FOR TENANTS IN ALBERTA:
http://tenant.landlordandtenant.org/home/default.aspx
New Guarantor Policy for Passport Applications
Did you know that there has been a large change in the rules about who can be a guarantor for a passport application? Instead of the few small categories that used to be eligible, a person can now have as a guarantor almost anyone who lives in Canada or the United States and:
- Has a valid passport
- Has known the applicant for at least two years
- Is a Canadian citizen 18 years old or older.
This means family members can be guarantors in many cases.
There is a new passport application that should be used available a post offices and the passport office at Canada Place or on line at www.passportcanada.gc.ca.
“The Political Economy of Managed Migration“
The University of Alberta Department of Political Science Speakers Series 2007-2008: Voices from the Cutting Edge Presents
Georg Menz, Department of Politics, Goldsmiths, University of London
“The Political Economy of Managed Migration“
November 8, 2007 3:30-5:00 PM (Reception to Follow)
Tory 10-4
Georg Menz is a Senior Lecturer in Political Economy with the Department of Politics at Goldsmiths, University of London. Dr. Menz’s articles have appeared in German Politics (2005), the Journal of European Policy (2001 and 2003), the Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies (2002), and Politique Européenne (2001). His Varieties of Capitalism and Europeanization: National Response Strategies to the Single European Market (Oxford University Press, 2005) was honoured with the 2006 Best Book Award by the University Association for Contemporary European Studies. He also co-edited Internalizing Globalization: The Rise of Neoliberalism and the Decline of National Models of Capitalism (Palgrave, 2005) with Susanne Soederberg and Phil Cerny. His book entitled The Political Economy of Managed Migration is forthcoming from Oxford University Press (2008).
Everyone is welcome
For further information contact Drs. Yasmeen Abu-Laban (yasmeen@ualberta.ca) or Rob Aitken (rob.aitken@ualberta.ca).
ANNOUNCEMENT
Edmonton Meals on Wheels announces the enhanced Heat ‘n Eat Frozen Meal Program. The Heat ‘n Eat Meal Program is available to all residents of the Capital Health Region and has been expanded to include a variety of culturally sensitive and other interesting entrée selections that your clients may be interested in trying.
With advanced ordering, Meals on Wheels supplies Halal Entrees including Chicken Curry with Rice, Meatball Curry with Rice, and Beef Curry with Rice.
The International and New Favourites include Mild or Spicy Butter Chicken, Ginger Beef or Chicken Stir Fry, German Cabbage Rolls, Coconut Curry Chicken and Chicken Cordon Bleu.
A selection of Vegetarian Entrees is available. These include Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie, Pad Thai with Tofu, Indian Chana Masala with Rice Lentil Pilaf, Honey Garlic Tofu with Lo Mein Noodles, Tuscan Bean Stew with Fettuccine Noodles and Caribbean Stew with Rice Lentil Pilaf.
A few facts about the Heat ‘n Eat Frozen Meal Program……….
- There is no restriction to client eligibility
- Entrees range in price from $4.00 to $6.00
- A selection of frozen soup and baked items are available
- Items are prepared without added salt or fat
- Most meals are suitable for diabetic diets
- The nutritional content of each item is available upon request
- Delivery of city orders over $40 is free. You may inquire about delivery options in rural communities.
- The complete menu is attached, may be mailed or found on our website at www.mealsonwheelsedmonton.org.
Ben is Funny. Violence Against Women Isn’t.
Invitation to the Community-University Partnership for the Study of Children,Youth, and Families Annual General Meeting
My Heart is Moved – Carolyn McDade and Friends
