Staff Meetings
Below are the dates for the 2008 EMCN Staff Meetings. All meetings will be held at 12:00 noon in room #2-4 at the 101 Street location (until further notice).
- January 25
- February 29
- March 28
- April 25
- May 30
- June 27
- July 25
- August 29
- September 26
- October 31
- November 28
- December 19
Temporary Foreign Workers - AEII Guides
We have a supply of the print version of the new AEII booklets on temporary foreign workers and for employers. If you need copies, please contact Katrina. Both are also available electronically at the AEII website:
Memorial
Saturday, January 19, 4 PM: Memorial service for the lives of people who died in 2007 because of housing problems in their lives, at Boyle Street Community Services (just west of 101 Street at 105 Avenue). There is a small service to give some dignity and significance to the lives of people who mostly have otherwise been unnoticed by the community, followed by a round dance, an affirmation of the value of all life. Most of us at EMCN are blessed to have reasonably good homes and this helps every aspect of our lives. Please consider using part of your day to join in a time of honouring those who have not had such lives.
- Jim Gurnett
End Child and Family Poverty in Canada
Dear supporters of the efforts to eliminate child and family poverty in Canada:
Please click here to see the open letter to the First Ministers that was issued today by Campaign 2000, the national coalition of 120 partner organizations across Canada.
'Flying Fiesta' A Central American Fundraiser
Saturday, January 19, 2008 / Doors 7:30 p.m. until 2:00 a.m.
@ Checkers Lounge, 130 Athabascan Avenue, Sherwood Park.
Offerings: Tapas (appetizers) + a midnight lunch + Silent Auction & free Salsa Lessons! Tix: $25.00. Reservations recommended. Call 910-3257 / 686 5120 for tickets & further information.
Featuring: Tilo Paiz, World Class Master Percussionist and his Latino Party Band joined by Viajante World Drum Beat Ensemble, Aldiya Middle Eastern Belly Dance, Flamenco En Vivo: Judith & Oscar Garcia and Vibe Tribe Belly Dance + 'Fiesta Cubana' Salsa dancers! An evening not to be missed!
Dear friend - heat up a cold Canadian winter night Latino Style! an support the Strathcona County OverActing Imaginations Youth Theatre, Change for Children and CEBES, El Salvador, two NGO's that brings clean water, electricity, and medical services to communities in Central America.
Context: This event is the first in a series of fiesta's that will heat up the county in 2008 - in support of local non profit groups & international causes.
Call soon for tickets as this event will sell out fast. Checkout the Flying Fiesta site on Facebook for more information. To make a financial donation in support of this event, or to donate a silent auction item, call the numbers above, thanks!
Indicators of Well-being in Canada
Indicators of Well-being in Canada gathers data from different sources and presents a comprehensive, up-to-date picture of the well-being of Canadians and Canadian society. It also shows how this picture may be changing over time. Whether you are a student, a researcher, a community volunteer, a public servant, or someone who is simply interested in knowing about this country, there is information here for you.
You will find a wide range of indicators, or statistical measures, that show how things are going for Canadians. For example, there are data on how many hours we work each week, our education levels compared with the levels in other countries, the affordability of housing, and much more.
This website presents one approach to measuring individual and societal well-being. Over time and with the input of users and interested parties, we hope to further develop the range and depth of indicators on the website.
Website: http://www4.hrsdc.gc.ca/home.jsp?lang=en
Public Forum with Peter Julien, MP and Gordon Laxer, Founding Director Parkland Institute
An invitation to the Kairos network
Thursday January 24th
7:30 - 9:30 PM
Carpenters' Hall 10425 Princess Elizabeth Avenue
Please join us at this important forum on the Security and Prosperity Partnership:
From Behind Closed Doors, Into the Public Eye.
This forum is part of a National Tour to raise awareness of the implications of the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP) entered into between Canada, United States and Mexico.
The SPP is directed at integration in 300 policy areas including the environment, energy, security, food and health standards, foreign affairs and immigration.
Neither the Canadian public or our elected Parliament have been given the opportunity to review, debate or vote on this partnership. The intent is to inform and engage Canadians in the debate on this issue.
Co-Sponsored by the Edmonton Strathcona NDP and the Edmonton and District Labour Council
RBC Royal Bank Scholarship for New Canadians
The RBC Royal Bank Scholarship for New Canadians is designed to encourage young people who have immigrated to Canada to share their experiences with adjusting to life in a new country. We are looking for students in their graduating year of high school or CEGEP who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents born outside of Canada, and who are willing to share their viewpoints on and personal experience with immigration in Canada.For more information please visit http://www.rbcroyalbank.com/scholarships
Alberta Award for the Study of Canadian Human Rights and Multiculturalism
Sponsored by: In recognition of Alberta's centennial and the contributions and experiences of our diverse population, the Minister of Community Development established the Alberta Award for the Study of Canadian Human Rights and Multiculturalism. This award is funded by an endowment from the Human Rights, Citizenship and Multiculturalism Education Fund.
Purpose:
To encourage graduate studies that will create value for Albertans by:
- promoting informed thinking about Canadian human rights, cultural diversity, and multiculturalism,
- encouraging the pursuit of studies in Canadian human rights, cultural diversity, and multiculturalism, and
- building capacity to undertake human rights or multicultural work in Canada.
Eligibility:
Applicant must be:
- a Canadian citizen or permanent resident,
- enrolled or plan to enroll as a full-time graduate student (Master's or Doctoral level) at an Alberta public post-secondary institution,
- taking a program of study that supports the purpose of this scholarship, and
- planning to do research that is within a Canadian context and will ultimately benefit Albertans.
Audience: Graduate Students
For complete information and application form visit http://www.alis.gov.ab.ca/scholarships/info.asp?EK=876
Global Voices: Sharing Our Vision
February 21-23, 2008-01-15
This three day Global Assembly, hosted by the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation will provide an opportunity for Albertans to come together and engage in a meaningful dialogue on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) with locally-based NGOs and their partners from the Global South
In addition to two days of workshops and panel discussions, Global Voices will include:
- several amazing keynote speakers
- youth event with local musical entertainment
- closing dinner gala.
- LGen Romeo Dallaire (Ret’d), the Canadian senator whose book, Shake Hands with the Devil inspired the award winning documentary, Shake Hands with the Devil: The Journey of Roméo Dallaire.
- Dr. Hasina Rasuli, the Executive Director of the Cultural, Social and Educational Centre for Girls and Women in Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan.
- Sol Guy, founder of Direct Current Media, and manager of hip hop artist K’naan.
- Dr. Elizabeth Lange, University of Alberta professor and local activist.
Full conference package:
Members
$140 Early Bird
$160 After Jan 28
Non-Members
$180 Early Bird
$200 After Jan 28, 2008
Youth (Under 25)
$80 Early Bird
$100 After Jan 28, 2008
Tickets for LGen Dallaire’s opening keynote are included with the conference package but will also be available separately in partnership with the University of Alberta’s Revolutionary Speakers Series.
$15 General Admission
$10 Low Income Price
Available at ACGC office, at various locations on the University of Alberta campus or at Earth’s General Store.
ACGC Office
205 10816a 82 Avenue
(Above Café Dabar)
Edmonton, AB
Earth’s General Store
10832 82 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
Tickets for the gala dinner and Dr. Rasuli’s closing keynote are optional with conference package, with a small additional fee OR they can be purchased separately.
With conference package:
$10 non-member,
$8 member/youth
Gala dinner only: $30
Also available at ACGC office or Earth’s General Store.
For more information or to register please visit www.globalassembly.ca or contact Jessica by phone 780-988-0200 or email globalassembly@web.ca
Alberta Council for Global Cooperation
#205, 10816A-82 Ave Edmonton, AB T6E 2B3
Phone: 780-988-0200 Fax: 780-988-0211
Email: globalassembly@web.ca URL: http://www.web.ca/acgc
Community Mobilisation Manual
Advocacy Expert Series by Pact Tanzania
This is a "how-to" book intended for community mobilisers who want to stimulate social change in a community, work towards poverty eradication, good governance, and increased transparency. It is expected that this guide will be used by a wide range of organisations and community animators.
http://www.comminit.com/en/node/189754
Contact Pact@pacttz.org
Urban Health Seminar Series
Boyle McCauley Public Health Office
Thursday January 24, 2008
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Second Floor Board Room
Boyle McCauley Health Centre
TOPIC: Myths and Realities of Street Drugs
PRESENTERS: Marliss Taylor RN, BScN and Rosemary Fayant from Streetworks
Marliss and Rosemary will present an overview of street drugs and effective strategies in working with drug using populations.
Bring your lunch, questions and join us!
Education and Alberta’s Future – PIA Education Forums
Ghana Summer Program 2008
Lunch and Learn
Thought for Food
ArtStart E-News January 2008
