Settlement Worker Accreditation and Training
EMCN Employees who are interested in learning more about the "Settlement Worker Accreditation and Training" through Alberta Assocation for Immigrant Serving Agencies are invited to attend an Orientation Session on Friday, February 22 from 1 - 3:00 pm at HQ in Room 2 -4.
For staff pursuing Level 2 and 3 Accreditation, and have questions about the process, please attend as well. Please confirm your attendance by phoning 945 - 2289 or email: rzwicker@emcn.ab.ca for hand out purposes. See you there!
Rowena Zwicker Level 3 Accreditation Settlement Worker, AAISA
Interesting website
If you have 20 minutes to spare, there is a very interesting presentation available on line at www.storyofstuff.com that might really give you things to think about and talk about with others-- a strong fresh way of understanding the implications of materialism.
-- Jim Gurnett
Message from YOUCAN
If there are youth in your organization who could benefit from world-class training, this may be of interest.
If there are youth in your organization who could benefit from world-class training, this may be of interest.
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YOUCAN's (http://www.youcan.ca ) YouthQUAKE will offer youth training in cross cultural conflict resolution, facilitation and action planning. Three sessions are available: May 4 – 10; May 11 – 17; or May 18 – 24.
Each week is limited to 120 participants and 5 adult mentors (plus YOUCAN staff and trainers). Registration is $625 and includes dorm room accommodation, all meals and snacks, ground transportation, entrance fees and training. Some travel grants will be available on a first-come basis.
Registration deadline is March 21st, 2008 and information can be downloaded from www.youcan.ca.
For questions, call 1-888-496-8226 (toll-free) or e-mail info@youcan.ca.
The Alberta Centre for Active Living – Advisory Board
The Alberta Centre for Active Living Is Looking for Three New Advisory Board Members The Alberta Centre for Active Living's Advisory Board helps to guide the Centre's Executive Management Group and staff and is a key regional communications link between the community and the Centre. The Advisory Board provides a province-wide perspective and representation. The board plays an important role in updating the centre about the latest developments in physical activity and health promotion in communities, schools and workplaces. To find out more: http://www.centre4activeliving.ca/news/board_invitation.pdf
Check out Volunteers Vote at Volunteer Alberta website
Go here - http://www.volunteeralberta.ab.ca/volunteersvote.asp - to see an excellent compilation of voting information, and a challenge to volunteers to continue making a big difference in our communities... by voting. As the Volunteer Alberta site says, "Let's increase our civic engagement by participating in some civic engagement"!
The Canadian Multicultural Education Foundation – 11th Annual Harmony Brunch
Immigrant and Refugee Fathers
Less Law, More Order
Physical Activity at Work: Bringing Physical Activity into the Workday
Literacy and Learning Day 2008: Free Conference for Parents
International Women’s Day
EMCN Weekly Newsletter - February 19, 2008
