Take a look at the right side of the blog - you can find additional information, links to videos, and more!
Today, check out the youtube video - "Refugee transportation loan resolution update"
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Engineers Put Humpty-Dumpty Together Again!
Submitted by Colin Scheyen
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Hungry for Justice: The World Food Crisis and You
Submitted by Jim Gurnett
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12th Annual Harmony Brunch
Submitted by Jim Gurnett
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United Way Campaign Final Results
Dear Ms. Rusich,
On February 12th the final results of the United Way's 2008 Annual Campaign will be announced to our community. With the abundance of media exposure we've all witnessed these past months, regarding our tough economy, I'm sure it won't come as a surprise that this has been an especially challenging year for fundraising.
With such significant impacts to our national and global economy, we realize almost everyone has been affected in one way or another. Our past year results speak volumes to the strength and overarching support of people like you who care deeply about the overall needs of everyone in our community. Although United Way's 2008 financial target was set early in the second quarter, well before downward economic trends, we have come very close to achieving our original goal raising more than 20.5 million dollars. We consider this to be a great achievement - one that we can all be proud of and felt it was important to communicate this news to you directly.
United Way has worked through difficult economic cycles in the past and as a mature strategic organization we have planned for "rainy days" such as these. As a result of our partnership with you we have built mechanisms to ensure we are well equipped, having ample knowledge and strength to sustain critical services in our community.
Our efforts in the coming year willbe fuelled by the notion that our work has never been more important than at this moment in tme. Please accept our very sincere thanks for your ongoing personal supporta nd dedication to our annual campaign. our work would not be possible without your unwavering commitment to United Way and our community. Together, we are making a difference.
Sincerely,
Oryssia Lennie
Chair, Board of Directors
Anne Smith
President and CEO
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Virtuescope Workshop
February 25, 4:00 to 5:15 p.m.
"When we change, the world changes."
All staff are invited to participate, experience and discover how powerful, natural inner resources can help you live, have more harmonious relationships and contribute greatly to your personal growth.
This session is offered FREE and is limited to 9 participants. It will be held in room 3-0 at 11713-82 Street from 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25. Please RSVP by Monday, February 23 by calling Ariela at 780-424-7709, ext. 254.The Virtuescope is a "spiritual horoscope" or a "spiritual driver's license" that helps us in our spiritual growth during the upcoming year. Each participant is given an opportunity to select a virtue, from a deck of over 60 virtue cards, for each month of the year. During each month, the person can focus on that particular virtue during each day. Some examples of virtues might be: January: tolerance, February: love, March: peace, April: happiness, May: compassion, June: concentration, July: wisdom, Auguest: serenity, etc. On each card along with the virtue, is a short description of what the virtue means, which we read out so everyone gets a chance to experience the flavour of the virtue. As well, there are 6 special virtues selected that are applicable to the whole year. The cards are available for purchase ($9) if they wish, but participants are also given a list of all the cards with the descriptions of the virtues as well.
Submitted by Ariela Cerna
It is amazing how the virtues are somehow appropriate for the circumstances that we find ourselves faced with each month, during the year. It takes about 1 hour to complete the Virtuescope exercise. It is a VERY uplifting experience.
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The Story of Stuff
From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It'll teach you something, it'll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever.
Submitted by Ariela Cerna
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Interfaith Dinner
Dear members and supporters, we do hope you are attending our annual Interfaith Dinner on Tuesday March 3 at 6:30. It will be at the Delta Hotel, 4404 Gateway Blvd., South Edmonton, on the 11th floor, Top of the Inn. Guest speaker will be Linda Goyette, author of "Edmonton in Our Own Words", and "The Story That Brought Me Here". Special honourees: Jim Gurnett, Executive Director of the Mennonite Centre for Newcomers; Charlene Hay, Executive Director of the Northern Alberta Alliance on Race Relations; and Dr. Zohra Husaini, educator and human rights activist. Tickets are $60.00, with a $25.00 tax receipt. There will be entertainment and a silent auction. Please contact us at the office so we can get your tickets to you ahead of time, they can be picked up and paid for at the door but this creates a long line-up and delays the start of the evening. If you have anywhere you could put up a poster please let me know and I'll email one to you. Thanks, looking foward to hearing from you, Netta
Edmonton Interfaith Centre for Education & Action #113, 11148 - 84 Ave.
Edmonton T6G 0V8
780 - 413 - 6159
intfaith@shaw.ca
www.edminterfaithcentre.ca
Submitted by Jim Gurnett
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Teens @ The Turn Festival
The Citadel Theatre is proud to announce our 9th annual Teens @ The Turn Festival, which will take place May 22 to 30, 2009, in the Rice Theatre. Please find attached the Call for Applications or visit our website at www.citadeltheatre.com/teens.
All Edmonton and area teens (15 to 19 years of age) are welcome to apply, and it’s free to participate. We are seeking applications from teen actors, playwrights, directors, designers, stage managers, singers, musicians, bands, poets, dancers, performance artists … just about anything goes. Auditions are February 23-25 and other applications are due February 23 and April 14.
Your help getting the word out to local teenagers will be greatly appreciated!
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Thanks and best,
Keri Ekberg
Artistic Associate, Audience Programs
Festival Director, Teens @ The Turn
780-428-2111
www.citadeltheatre.com
Submitted by Rispah Tremblay
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AEII – English as a Second Language Consultant
Hello,
I am pleased to announce that Alberta Employment & Immigration, Immigration Policy and Programs Branch, is holding a competition for a new position as an English as a Second Language Consultant. The position will be part of the Integration Programs Unit, the English as an Additional Language team, joining myself, Valerie Parr and Christine Land. Attached is the job description giving more details and highlighting the areas of expertise needed. I would appreciate it if you could both read it and pass it on to those with EAL knowledge and experience.
CLICK HERE FOR JOB DESCRIPTION
Thank you for your assistance with this.
Regards,
Carolyn Dieleman
Manager, Language Training
Alberta Employment & Immigration
Submitted by Ralph Paufler
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Working with Complexity: Social Innovation and Evaluation
A One Day Workshop with Michael Quinn Patton
Submitted by Mana Ali
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Education for Immigrant Women
Submitted by Helen Rusich
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Coaching Conversations that Work
Building on a Foundation of Real Connecting
Submitted by Jim Gurnett
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Next Housing Frontline Workers Meeting
Hi everyone,
The next meeting will be on Monday, March 9
Time: 10am to 11:30am
Location: Alex Taylor School gym (9321 Jasper Ave)
Please RSVP.
Our primary focus for this meeting will be networking, so be sure to bring your business cards and/or information about your agency.
As always, feel free to pass the invite on to anyone in your agency who you feel would benefit.
At our last meeting we discussed some resources, including the Winspear Fund. Jackie from Bissell has forwarded a link to more information about this fund:
http://www.ecfoundation.org/pages/Analysis%20of%20the%20Winspear%20Special%20Fund.doc
Thanks, and we’ll see you on March 9.
Holly
Housing Support Services Hub
10209 - 97St. Suite 201
Edmonton, AB T5J 0L6
Phone: 780-429-5018
Fax: 780-429-5619
Submitted by Jim Gurnett
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Communique Allo parents
211 Number for Alberta Francophones
Submitted by Jim Gurnett
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Global Youth Assembly 2009 e-notes
Ready, Set, GO!
The GYA 2009 is only 7 months away and the count down is on! Are you ready? Ocean Robbins and Gary Martin are!
Ocean Robbins recently received the Jefferson Award for public service and organized his first peace rally when he was 7 years old. Yes, 7! This guy knows what it takes to make a difference.
Gary Martin grew up in Chicago during the civil rights movement. He's a blues musician and a former army officer who empowers communities to TAKE IT BACK...the community, that is. He's oh so cool!
Come listen to Ocean and Gary speak at this year's GYA. See you there!
Program Overview
GYA T-Shirt Design Challenge!
Open up your creative side and enter into the GYA T-Shirt Design Challenge! We're looking for people to design a t-shirt on the theme of "Building Community". Visit our website for more information. Let the creativity begin!
Challenge Information
Volunteer and See More of Alberta
Want to get some cool volunteer experience while here for the GYA?
Following the Assembly there will be awesome opportunities for you to engage even further with community issues and other delegates!
Watch out for more info on the website and in future e-mails. Something to keep in mind when booking your flights!
Volunteer Info
Register Now and Win!
Registrations are coming in and fast! Make sure to register today and take advantage of the early-bird rate and have a chance to win back your registration!
If you are coming from out of town, make sure to book your room soon. Grant MacEwan College is offering special rates until May ONLY.
Register Now!
Submitted by Jim Gurnett
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Telemental Health Education
Aboriginal Speakers Forum – Leaders in Emerging Trends in Aboriginal Mental Health
Submitted by Helen Rusich
EMCN Weekly Newsletter - February 17, 2009
