Lecture: The Liberating Power of Prayer
Posted May 10, 2012

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Date: May 22, 2012
Speaker: Maryl Walters of St Louis, MO.
"Hit another dead end? Discover the liberating power of prayer."
Cost: Free
Venue: First Church of Christ, Scientist, corner of 108th St. & 100th Avenue, Edmonton (10810 - 100th Avenue) Some free parking available at the church.
Time: 7.30 p.m.
Infoline: 780.422.4754 . Thanks!

Men & Relationships
Weekend Seminar 2012
Posted February 21, 2012

Dates: March 30- April 1, 2012
Location: Edmonton, AB
About: Wrestling with relationships, communication, how to be a good dad? Dealing with a separation, divorce, job loss… feel empty and alone? Doesn’t matter what you try, it just doesn’t work out? You don’t need to go it alone! Men who have survived these challenges have helped develop a program that answers questions and provides direction!
Context: Intended to help participants understand their relationships, the weekend presents opportunities to explore what was and how things came to be. Given opportunities to heal and pointers to cope with the current crisis the participants encourage and support each other to identify what is really important to them and plan & initiate change. Many men choose a new direction for themselves and take the first steps to become the person they truly want to be. The weekend is facilitated by professional social workers, veteran men’s group members and volunteers with professional backgrounds. Real life presentations, self-discovery exercises, reflection time and small group discussions provide a safe and rewarding experience.
To register or for more information contact: Christian Guinez B.S.W. (Intern) 780.496.5966

For further information about other City of Edmonton Men’s Group events, check: Talk & Do I - a structured weekly program; Men Without Hats - year round Men's drop-in, and From Chaos to Peace - a group for abused men, call 780.496.4777 for details.

Conference: “In the Name of Honour”
Cultural Practices that Hurt Women
Posted May 1, 2012

Dates: June 5-6, 2012
Location: Edmonton (Alberta)
Presentd by: The Indo Canadian Women's Association
The Objective: To raise awareness and stop honour based violence in the community and province with the input from various professions and occupations that encounter these issues as part of their daily work. The input at this conference is imperative so that we can create a community strategy for early detection and prevention.
Speakers: Three of the conference speakers are known for their activism in addressing honour-based violence. They have successfully built community support, affected public policy and defended and built safe places, programs and services for victims of honour-based violence in Canada and Abroad. They are: Dr. Shaherzad Mojab, Anis Haroon, and Dr. Mohammed Baobaid. They have worked on the Shafia case in Kingston, the Sadiqui case in Ottawa, and the Jassi case in Vancouver.
Who Should Attend? The conference is intended for all professionals, practitioners and students involved in: justice, law enforcement, social and settlement services, health education, faith organizations, victim advocates, and policy and research professionals.
Information/Registration: See our website

CULTURAL DIVERSITY WORKSHOPS!
(Re) Doing Difference
Posted April 27, 2012

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Dates: May 01, 08 & 09, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the first two days. 9:00 a.m. to noon on the third day. Participants must attend all three dates in their selected series.
Location: Details will be provided to registered participants.
Cost: $75 for REACH Members; $125 for non-members. Lunch/refreshments will be provided.
About: REACH Edmonton invites emergency responders and front-line staff of human service agencies to attend a unique/highly interactive workshop! This workshop will: build your capacity to address issues of diversity, specifically when working with immigrant/refugee populations; explore your own and others complex identities; enhance your awareness about how identities are shaped; provide you with practical problem solving tools & strategies.
TO REGISTER: Contact Rachel Andersen.
E: Rachel.andersen@reachedmonton.ca
Presented by: REACH Edmonton Council for Safe Communities;
Centre for Race & Culture and ZNV and Associates.

Info Session: Community Economic Dev. MBA
NAIT – Cape Breton University
Posted March 16, 2012

Date: Tuesday, March 20
Times: 10:30am (room WA112) and 5:00pm (room WB210)
Venue: HP Centre at NAIT Campus, 11762 - 106 St., Edmonton, Alberta
About: You are invited to attend an information session about the MBA in Community Economic Development Program we are delivering on alternate weekends at NAIT.
Context: The program resonates with people working in the public sector, community organizations, education, healthcare, and entrepreneurial businesses. It attracts learners who wish to make a difference in their organizations/communities. Cape Breton University's MBA in CED program caters to working people who need flexibility to complete an advanced program in less than two years on a part-time basis.
Program Highlights: Flexible delivery. Learners can take all courses in quality face-to-face classes on weekends, at NAIT's campus.
Quality: This graduate program has received the written approval of Alberta's Minister of Advanced Education and Technology, having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the Minister.
Contact: If you cannot attend one of the sessions, do not hesitate to contact George Karaphillis, Director of MBA CED Program, at Cape Breton University 1.902.563.1467 / e: mba@cbu.ca or Nancy Frederick at NAIT 780.471.8362 / e: nfrederi@nait.ca

10th Anniversary Minkha Sweater Spring Sale!
Posted May 10, 2012

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Date: Saturday June 23, 2012
Venue: Windsor Park Community Hall
11840 - 87 Ave. Edmonton
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
About: This year the women have added accessory scarves to their inventory - colourful cotton or alpaca items to dress up any clothing choices! Minkha is a women's cooperative started by seed money from Save the Children Canada in 1989. All monies return to the knitters in Bolivia, the poorest country in South America, to strengthen their cooperative & their community.
More Information: Contact Linda 780.436.5732 (or) Jennifer 780.434.8105

“MAAFA: The Genesis of Our Story”
An Afrikan & Diaspora History Library Project Presentation
Posted April 27, 2012

Date: June 16, 2012
Venue: Edmonton City Hall
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
About: Dear friend/colleague, join us for a celebration of the human spirit. Guest speakers; drumming; poetry; traditional dancing; Songs of Joy by the Shilo Church Choir and more! Local dignitaries & Mayor Mandel will be attending.
For further information: Please email: patapaawe2000@gmail.com or call: 780.340.2289 . Thanks!

Victor Jara Chilean Dance Group
36th Anniversary Celebration
Posted April 27, 2012

Date: Saturday, May 19th, 2012
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Holiday Inn Conference Centre
4485 – Gateway Boulevard, Edmonton South
Tickets: $40.00
Infoline: 780.462.5295 / 780.637.9966
Invitation: Celebrating Edmonton’s Victor Jara Chilean Dance Group. You’re cordially invited to join us at this celebration honoring 36th Anniversary of the “Victor Jara Chilean Dance Group” and its valuable contribution to the performing arts in our city.

Fecha: Sábado 19 de Mayo, 2012
Tiempo: 7:00 p.m.
Lugar: Holiday Inn Evergreen Ballroom
4485—Gateway Boulevard Edmonton South
Entradas: $40
Detalles: 780.462.5295 / 780.637.9966
Invitacion: Cena Cultural de Celebracion al Grupo Victor Jara de Edmonton, en reconocimiento a su larga trayectoria artística en esta ciudad y para agradecerles la contribución que han hecho en enriquecer, en el medio Canadiense & Chileno-Latinoamericano, las artes e identidad cultural/solidaria.

KEY To Culture Gala!
Posted March 9, 2012

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Date: March 17, 2012 @ 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Edmonton Petroleum Club
Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door
About: A special evening featuring the artistic talents of our diverse communities and celebrating the achievements made towards equity. Learn about how the Centre for Race and Culture is changing the social landscape while celebrating the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Featuring: An evening of culture and community, led by Portia Clark of CBC News, you'll enjoy: Performances by spoken-word stars, Titilope Sonuga & Ahmed "Knowmadic" Ali of the award-winning collective, SLAM POETRY; Debut Performance by our very own Oti Nikan Leadership Academy; Music by local DJ DINNERKRAFT who spins a large collection of rare & retro records from around the world. Plus: the announcement & celebration of our 2012 Anti-Racism Award winners; Tasty sweet and savory hors d'oeuvres while considering our fantastic silent auction items. All proceeds will benefit the Centre for Race & Culture's youth & education programs.
For more information: About our over 30 March for Understanding events online | Contact: Stephanie Molina, smolina@cfrac.com | 780.425.4644, ext. 9. Learn more about Centre for Race & Culture online

TALES FROM THE WOODS!
Posted February 28, 2012

Presented by: The Alberta League Encouraging Storytelling In partnership with the Art Gallery of Alberta.
About: A “round-the-world” celebration featuring storytellers from T.A.L.E.S. and Tellers from Edmonton’s cultural communities.
Date: Sunday March 18, 2012
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Venue: ART GALLERY OF ALBERTA, Ledcor Theatre (lower level)
Tickets: $10 Adults, $5 Children (Under 4 yrs. free)
Call 780.667.8253 / E: talesedmonton@hotmail.com
Limited tickets will also be available at the door.

Race by David Mamet
Canadian Premiere
Posted February 2012

Presented by: THEATRE YES
Dates: February 23 – March 11, 2012
Times: Evening Performances: Tuesday-Saturday 8:00 p.m.
Matinees: Saturday March 3rd 2PM, Sunday March 4th 2PM, Saturday March 10 2PM, Sunday March 11 2:00 p.m.
Venue: The Catalyst Theatre
8529 Gateway Boulevard, Edmonton AB
Advance Tickets: Tix on the Square T: 780.420.1757
e: tix@tixonthesquare.ca | Website
Note: Tickets also be available at the door.
Price: Regular Adult $27 / Students/Seniors/Artists - $20
Saturday Matinees are Pay-What-You-Can
About: MAMET’S “RACE” FOUR-LETTER-WORD PROVOCATIVE – Theatre Yes presents the Canadian Premiere of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Mamet’s RACE. The play follows three attorneys, two black and one white, preparing to defend a wealthy white executive charged with the rape of a black woman. As they grapple with the case’s evidence and pre-conceived notions of guilt, deeply buried emotions and prejudice explode to the surface in this gripping legal drama. Much public art and discussions regarding race and racism attempt to explore truth — RACE exposes the tragic lies we tell ourselves and others, while raising painful questions regarding how differences in colour, gender, ethnicity and class breed denial, silence, division and resentment. Mamet’s rapier wit and bold literary style offers an evening of high-voltage drama, a rollercoaster ride fraught with plot twists that keep audiences glued to their seats guessing until the curtain drops — powerful, disturbing and enlightening. Strong language warning!
Join us for these special events following performances: March 04, 2012 @ 4:00 p.m. A Community Conversation about David Mamet’s RACE, Led by Ashima Sumaru of The Centre for Race and Culture. Join Ashima and the cast of RACE in an interactive dialogue about race, race relations and what this means in a Canadian context; AND February 28 / March 06, 2012 – Audience Talk-Back with the Actors following the performance. Full details about Theatre Yes & RACE

FLYING FIESTA 2012!
Posted February 17, 2012

About: Can't get away this winter? Want to dance the night away? Then heat up your winter night with Fiesta! Dance! Food! Silent Auction! Celebrate! Latin Style!
Tickets on sale NOW! $25.00 per person.
For Tickets & information, please call 780.901.6145 or email: jminarchi@shaw.ca
Date: Saturday, March 03, 2012
Venue: Ardrossan Recreation Complex, Ardrossan, AB – 15 minutes east of Edmonton on Yellowhead Trail/Highway 16 East.
Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; Dance the evening away from 8:30 p.m. until 12:30; Latin Buffet at 10:30 p.m.
Plus: Salsa Lessons; Silent Auction; Bar Service; Snacks available
Entertainment by: World Dancers and Performers (Salsa, Flamenco, Belly Dance, Tribal Dance, Drumming & more)
Featuring: Tilo Piaz & his Latin Party Band.
HISTORY of the FLYING FIESTA: In his native homeland of El Salvador, Tilo Paiz and his Latin Band would 'fly' into villages, where a Fiesta was organized by locals. Tilo and his band would fill the evening with wonderful Latin music. A gathering place in the village would be decorated fiesta style, food was provided, and everyone young and old would dance the evening away. Proceeds from Flying Fiestas’ were left in each village for local improvements. And now in 2012, Tilo and his Latin Party Band with troupes of superb world dancers and drummers will 'FLY' into Ardrossan to perform, play and FIESTA!
Note: This event is a fundraiser in support of the Ardrossan Recreation and Agricultural Society (ARAS) and Member Groups to enhance programs in the Ardrossan community. Join us!

The Palestinian Bazaar
Presented by Humanserve International (HSI)
Posted February 9, 2012

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Date: Saturday, March 17, 2012
Venue: TransAlta Arts Barns, 10330-84 Avenue, Edmonton
Time: Noon – 10:00 pm
Bazaar, Exhibition, Food, Art, Poetry & Films: Noon–7 pm | Main Foyer & Studio B | Free Admission
Evening Concert: 7-10 p.m. | Westbury Theatre | Tickets $15
About: We know the struggles. We know the politics. We know the pain. Do we really know the talent of the people? Humanserve International, Society for Development, is holding its inaugural Palestinian Bazaar, a full-day festival celebrating the cultural richness of the Palestinian people! It is time to celebrate the contributions Palestinians make to society through their art, film, food, products, knowledge, literature and their music.
Feature Films: We will be screening The Time That Remains at 2:00 p.m. & Hip Hop is Bigger Than the Occupation (followed by discussion) at 4:30 p.m.
Evening Concert: Highlighting the vibrant Palestinian Hip Hop scene by headlining the amazing talent of international stars Shadia Mansour, Lowkey and The Narcicyst! The opening act will feature Edmonton’s own AOK, Cousin and people’s poets.
Buy Tickets for the Evening Concert: Online or at the Fringe Theatre box office.
Win tickets: by liking the Bazaar on Facebook or by following @HSIBazaar on Twitter.
Background: Through public engagement activities such as The Palestinian Bazaar, HSI links international development activities with community awareness and education in Canada. By making these links, HSI works to facilitate a learning process that will enable Canadians to better understand the nature and importance of global issues while encouraging the appreciation of the culture and talent of the people affected by these issues. Learn more about HSI, our relief and development work overseas and our fundraising activities online.

Make Shift Happen: Mobilizing the Power of the People!
Public Interest Alberta's 6th Annual Advocacy Conference
Posted April 18, 2012

Find more details and register online or call 780.420.0471

Keynote Speaker: John Ralston Saul (speaking in Calgary and Edmonton)
Tickets: $20

Calgary
Date: April 18, 2012
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Location: Knox United Church, 506 4th Street SW

Edmonton
Dates: April 19 - 21, 2012
Venue: The Chateau Louis Hotel & Conference Centre, 11727 Kingsway Avenue

About: John Ralston Saul Award-winning essayist and novelist, John Ralston Saul has had a growing impact on political and economic thought in many countries. Declared a “prophet” by TIME magazine, he is included in the prestigious Utne Reader’s list of the world’s 100 leading thinkers and visionaries.
Other conference plenary speakers include: Armine Yalnizyan, Senior Economist, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives; Dr. Danielle Martin, Board Chair, Canadian Doctors for Medicare; Joe Ceci, Coordinator, Coordinator, Action to End Poverty in Alberta; Carol Henderson, President, Alberta Teachers' Association; Dr. Richard Musto, Medical Officer of Health, Calgary; Brigette DePape – Ottawa; Elizabeth Joy Donnelly Wingert – Wisconsin; Melanie Butler, Former Director of Code Pink, New York; Anil Naidoo, Coordinator, Blue Planet Project, Ottawa; Chief Allan Adam – Fort Chip; Jill Crop Eared Wolf - Kainaiwa Nation, Blood Reserve.
PS. There will also be a special Youth Activist Forum April 22 for only $10

Alberta Election 2012!
Posted March 27, 2012

Find winnable progressives candidate online: Website | Blog | Facebook | Twitter: @changealberta

Context: Citizens Launch Strategic Voting Campaign in Alberta. For the 2012 provincial election, a multi-party citizens' organization has launched a strategic voting campaign under the banner, Change Alberta.
Goal: To help elect a stronger centre-left opposition to the legislature.
About: The grassroots organization is encouraging supporters of the province's four centre-left parties -- Liberal, NDP, Alberta Party, and EverGreen – to vote for the progressive candidate who is most likely to defeat the Tory/Wildrose candidate in their constituencies. ChangeAlberta.ca organizers are keeping track of leading centre-left candidates in 42 constituencies and will consult with an advisory council of well-known Albertans before publishing its final list of 'most winnable candidates' the day before the election. Determinations are based on the strength of candidates' campaigns and experience, polling, trends, and party results in past elections. Visit our website & help us Change Alberta!

Political Candidate Forum on Education
Posted March 16, 2012

Proudly Sponsored by: Edmonton Public Teachers Local #37
Date: March 19, 2012
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Cafeteria at Archbishop O'Leary High School (8760-132 Avenue).
About: In preparation for the upcoming provincial election, the Political Engagement Committee of the Edmonton Public Teachers Local No. 37, in partnership with the Edmonton Catholic Teachers' Local No. 54 Political Engagement Committee, is hosting a candidate forum for teachers and community members.
For more information: Please contact Ed Butler at: 780.455.2164 / email: ed.butler@edpub.org – Be part of the conversation!

RALLY in Support of Injured Workers!
Posted February 24, 2012

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Dates: Feb. 29-Mar 02, 2012
Location: WCB Headquarters
Focus: This is a peaceful rally to focus the attention of voters and Government on issues that are important to all Albertans prior to the Spring Election.
An introduction: Canadian Injured Workers...We are a group of working people who have struggled to have our claims accepted by WCB after suffering workplace injuries. We have organized to expose the mistreatment of injured workers by WCB in Alberta. Our platform is intended to make our four pillars a Spring Election Campaign Issue for all running Candidates. Here are our major concerns with WCB:

1. Independent Medical Examinations
2. Medical Panel Office
3. Case Manager Interference
4. Where is the WCB money that is paid into by employers?

For more information: email us at: canadianinjuredworkers@gmail.com
(or) contact Katie Nelson 780.782.2724
Many thanks for your support!

What’s Your Global Vision?
GVF Festival!
Posted February 21, 2012

Date: March 1-4, 2012

About: 30 Years of Entertaining, Engaging and Inspirational Films. Join us! Global Visions Film Festival is Canada’s longest running documentary film festival. The world is getting smaller, and more people are now interconnected, interdependent citizens of the global village. Global Visions Film Festival aims to entertain, engage and inspire our audience. We bring original, top-quality documentaries made by talented filmmakers from across Canada and around the world to Edmonton every year. We engage our audiences by inviting them through films to think about our place in the world, and our shared responsibility to the planet; and, we inspire by showing our audiences that documentary film and filmmakers can help make a positive, transformative change in people’s lives.

Highlights:

• Youth & Media Day, February 29, 2012
• Political Panel: Our Place in the World, March 01, 2012
• Local Visions & Local Actions, March 02-03, 2012
• Night Visions: The Future is Now, March 03, 2012

Stay connected:

• “Like” our Facebook page and receive updates!
• Twitter: globalvisionsff@twitter.com
• email: info@globalvisionsfestival.com
• Telephone: 780.414.1052

youthVOLUNTEER! Society
Posted May 10, 2012

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Dates: June 7- 9 (Youth/Mentor Program runs all day on June 8)
Venue: Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
Cost: Free! - as in $0 for 1 Adult Mentor and 1 Youth OR, 1 Adult Mentor and 2 Youth (the regular cost of the 3 day admission is $185/person) … Register Now/Space is Limited!
About: Alberta’s youthVOLUNTEER! Society is proud to host, in partnership with the Government of Alberta’s Culture and Community Services, the Vitalize Youth/Mentor
Program 2012: Gen A – Action Generation! With special guests: JESSI CRUICKSHANK Etalk Daily Correspondent, Actress, Producer and Global Ambassador; SIMON JACKSON Founder & Chairman, Spirit Bear Youth Coalition & Time Magazine Hero for the Planet and ILONA DOUGHERTY Social Entrepreneur , Co-founder & Executive Director of Apathy is Boring.
For further information: Contact Alla Honcharuk
Telephone: 780.415.8139 (or toll-free by first dialing 310.0000)
Email: Alla.Honcharuk@gov.ab.ca

BOARD RECRUITING
Homeward Trust Edmonton
Posted March 16, 2012

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About: We’re a community-based organization committed to the engagement and participation of a nominating committee, composed of government and community stakeholders. We are currently seeking a qualified candidate who demonstrates a commitment to ending homelessness in Edmonton to fill a vacancy on our Board of Directors.
Interested candidates will possess: A demonstrated commitment to ending homelessness in Edmonton; Willingness to take an active participatory role in Homeward Trust Board meetings, committees and projects; Previous board experience; The ability to commit to approximately eight to 10 hours per month on board activities; A demonstrated ability to communicate the mission, vision, values and objectives of Homeward Trust to our partners, stakeholders and broader community; Specialized skills and experience relating to finance, construction, development, communications and/or government relations; A demonstrated ability to understand and contribute to business processes, including financial and strategic planning, in a meaningful and constructive way.
All candidates must be: 18 years of age or older; In good financial standing (not bankrupt or insolvent); A resident of Canada; Applicants must identify as an Aboriginal person to meet the requirement that four of nine board members be from the Aboriginal community.
To apply: Provide completed information packages to Anita Galiwoda, Executive Assistant
Attn: Aboriginal Nominating Committee
Homeward Trust Edmonton, #6th flr, 10242-105 St
Edmonton, AB T5J 3L5 / Fax: 780.496.2634
Email: agaliwoda@homewardtrust.ca
Deadline: March 23, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Applications will be reviewed by the Nominating Committee during the last week in March, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Interviews will be held the morning of Tuesday, April 3, 2012.
For more information: Please email Anita Galiwoda, or contact her at 780.944.4824. Thank-you!

Board Recruiting
Starfish Family Resources
Posted February 17, 2012

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About: Formerly known as the Foundation for Families in Transition (FFIT), Starfish Famuily Resources is a not-for-profit organization that provides training province-wide for RAINBOWS, the international program that fosters emotional healing among children and youth grieving a loss. These losses include separation, divorce, death, incarceration, foster care and a military family member.
Our vision is expanding to include resources and programs for families and individuals navigating challenging life transitions.
Recruiting: We are looking for Board Members to assist us in making our vision a reality. If you want to be a part of this exciting initiative and make a difference in the lives of potentially thousands of children and families, we would love to hear from you.
Requirements: Experience on Boards or with non-profit groups and a background in education, social work, law, accounting, fund-raising or a similar profession is preferred along with a willingness to commit for a 3 year term.
Please contact Victor Dorian, SFR Program Director for details.
T: 780.448.1180 / e: victor.dorian@starfishfamilyresources.org
Victor Dorian, Program Director
Starfish Family Resources Society (SFR)
#1107 - 10235 124 St, Edmonton AB T5N 1P9

Location Available for Youth Programs
Reach Edmonton
Posted May 10, 2012

About: Looking for a Summer Location to run YOUTH PROGRAMS?? – REACH Edmonton, the City of Edmonton and the Catholic, Francophone and Public School Boards have partnered, working to provide access to school space for NEW AND EMERGING ABORIGINAL, IMMIGRANT OR REFUGEE COMMUNITY GROUPS during the summer. Dates: Schools will be available mid-July through to mid-August
Days: Monday–Thursday
Time: 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
Cost of the facility: $48/ hour. If school can be shared with another group or previously scheduled activity, cost can be shared and therefore reduced. Note: Emerging refugee and immigrant groups may be able to access the City of Edmonton Space Rental Subsidy. Support in application can be provided! Aboriginal Groups may be able to access funding through Wicihitowin’s collaborative granting.
For further details: Jenelle Plasko
C: 780.288.3436 / T: 780.498.1231 x 316
Email: jenelle.plasko@reachedmonton.ca
Or visit the REACH Edmonton Office at
#901 Baker Center 10025 - 106 Street
PS. best to call prior to ensure I am in.

2012 CEASE MEN OF HONOUR GALA
April 27, 2012

Date: May 04, 2012
Time: Doors open at 6 pm for Silent Auction. Ceremony and dinner begins at 7:00 pm.
Cost: $125, with a $90 charitable receipt
Venue: Sawmill Banquet and Catering Centre 3840-76 Avenue
Reservations: Book online (This is a ticketless event)
About: The ten honourees are: Kris Andreychuk, Dr. James Battle, Jonathan Clark, Brian Finlay, James Fox, David Grauwiler, Kris Knutson, Harry Oswin, Troy Tisserand, Lyle Watling. Join us for an evening of community & celebration. Support our work!

National Victims of Crime Awareness Week
7th Annual
Posted April 13, 2012

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Dates: April 22 – 28, 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
About: NVCAW is an opportunity to raise awareness about victim issues and about the programs, services and laws in place to help victims of crime and their families. The Action Coalition on Human Trafficking is pleased to be hosting a screening of the film Call + Response to raise awareness of human trafficking and how citizens can engage in Alberta’s response to human trafficking. In keeping with the weeks’ theme of “Moving Forward”, we hope to educate the audience on who the victims are and how we can help these victims reclaim their lives, followed by a Q&A with ACT Community Engagement Coordinator Bev Stenhouse. Come out to learn more and see how you can help!
Film Screening: Tuesday, April 24th 2012 • Doors open at 6:00 pm film will begin at 6:30 pm.
Venue: Central Lions Seniors Association 11113 – 113 Street. Edmonton, AB; FREE Parking
Admission: FREE!!, Snacks and Refreshments will be served.

"Sexual Exploitation: Strategies for Change"
Conference
Posted April 13, 2012

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Date: Thursday, 26 April, 2012
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Venue: St. Anthony Center for Creativity and Innovation
10425-84 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta (Canada)
About: The Sexual Exploitation Working Group of Edmonton would like to invite you to our first conference, which is being held on Thursday April 26th at the St. Anthony's Center for Creativity as part of the National Victims of Crime Awareness Week. "Sexual Exploitation: Strategies for Change" is a conference intended to promote strategies for change and to provide professionals in the field with valuable tools to support trauma-informed practice. This one day conference will provide tools and resources for professionals to intervene more effectively with victims of sexual exploitation/ sex trafficking. This event will also explore the ways systems can improve outcomes in safety, justice, and social inclusion for those who are too often rendered invisible in our society.

Edmonton Earth Day Festival!
Posted April 10, 2012

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Date: April 22, 2012
Time: 12-6 p.m.
Admission: Free!
Location: Fort Edmonton Park, Blatchford Hangar
Infoline: 780.460.1756
About: Celebrate living green in Edmonton, at the 22 Annual Edmonton Earth Day Festival! Free admission includes entertainment, workshops, information, ideas, activities to help people of all ages “Walk a Little Lighter on the Earth”.
Kids: Explore the bicycle-powered children's stage with music by Michelle Boudreau and Friends, games and hands-on fun throughout the day in the outdoor Eco-Adventure zone (with bug crafts, pond critters, compose capers, recycling challenges, sun scopes, planting activities, games & more!) At 4pm, join the Kids Parade to see Peter and Mary’s “Planet Kindness Show” on the main stage, featuring environmentally themed original music, magic and ventriloquist puppetry. Wrap up the day with a drum circle and Planet dance party from 5-6!
Grownups: See the environmental, conservation and social action exhibits in Blatchford Hangar. Visit our Green Living workshops stage throughout the afternoon, featuring topics ranging from raw foods to eco-friendly renovations. Victoria Armstrong’s ``Tree of Life`` painting is the Edmonton Earth Day poster image this year. Additional Nature and fantasy paintings /sculptures by our featured Eco-artist will be displayed. Also see the multi-media installation ``Out of the Blue and Into the Red`` by Olivia Joy Kachman.
Outside: See the Solar Energy display, Alberta’s first plug-in hybrid, straw bale housing, and Student Initiated Sustainability projects, from the High school students of the SLISE program. Earth Day Unplugged Main Stage includes music by John Spearn, Global Country and an Earth Day inspired original dance performance by the Viva Contemporary Dance group. Wrap it up with some delicious food from one of our body-friendly food vendors and you have an Earth Day Festival that everyone can enjoy.
Transportation: ETS is providing a free shuttle that runs every ½ hour from South Campus Transit Center. Limited parking available at Fort Edmonton Park, and free bike lock up will be provided by the Edmonton Bicycle Commuters. Food Bank items welcomed. ERA is also collecting old cell phones and laptops for recycle.

Parenting in 2 Cultures Program - 2012
Posted April 10, 2012

Presented by: Immigration & Settlement at Catholic Social Services
Date: 5 Tuesdays, May 01,08,15, 22 & 29, 2012
Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Venue: CSS Central Office, 10709 – 105 St., Room 106
Cost: $150.00 p/p (or) $225.00 per couple
Note: Fees will be waved for clients referred by staff of CSS Immigration & Settlement Services. Childcare & refreshments provided. Participants are expected to partake in all 5 sessions and will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the series.
About: The Parenting in 2 Cultures program will provide an opportunity for refugee parents to explore cultural differences that affect parents & children; investigate ways to parent effectively in the Canadian context while respecting traditional values; become aware of issues that affect children & youth; learn tips & strategies for effective parenting in Canada; understand ways to improve relationships with their children; increase awareness on the issue of family violence; learn about Child & Family services and the education system; and, strengthen their support networks by connecting with other parents.
Registration: First-come, first-serve basis.
For further information and/or to register, please contact:
Isolde Schmid at 780.424.3545 ext. 2775 / Direct: 780.391.3267
Fax: 780.425.6627 / e: isolde.schmid@catholicsocialservices.ab.ca

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE WORKSHOP!
Posted April 4, 2012

Date: Monday, April 30th 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Venue: The Business Link, 10160-103 Street (Edmonton)
About: Interested in social enterprise? The Social Enterprise Fund is hosting a workshop: Building Your Social Enterprise, presented by Enterprising Non-Profits Alberta. This workshop is intended for staff, board members and volunteers of organizations that are considering launching, expanding or strengthening a social enterprise. To register: Go online

Men of Honour 2012 Awards and Fund-raising Gala
Posted March 23, 2012

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Date: Friday, May 4, 2012
Venue: Sawmill Banquet and Catering Centre 3840 - 76 Avenue
Time: 6:00 p.m.
About: Nominate a man who deserves to be honoured and to purchase tickets to attend our 7th annual event. Context: Men of Honour are those who act in meaningful ways to foster respect, encourage healthy relationships, and create positive opportunities for people. They strengthen their families, communities and workplaces. Men of Honour respect the humanity of vulnerable children and adults. They may be well known, or they may be quiet workers and volunteers. Men of Honour are found in many families, ethno-cultural communities, trades, professions, neighbourhoods, networks and organizations.
Candidates: The Men of Honour Awards are not achievement awards, rather, they are character awards. Think about men you know and the qualities and values they bring to their work (paid and volunteer), their family and communities. In what ways have they assisted or advocated on behalf of vulnerable persons? Here are some characteristics that can help you in your choice and nomination letter. Does he act with compassion? Does he value diversity and inclusion? Does he challenge adversity and social inequality? Does he help foster hope in peoples’ lives? Does he volunteer? Is he a leader? Does he encourage collaboration? Is he a mentor? Does he help people dream and envision? Nominations are welcome!

Multimedia & Multiculturalism Media Literacy Workshop
United Nations Association in Canada, Edmonton, AB
Posted March 23, 2012

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Date: The last workshop will be held on Tuesday, March 27
Open to: Students, members of the community and non-profit organizations.
Admission: This is a FREE workshop and parking is available.
Proudly supported by: The Centre for Race & Culture, Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Alberta Human Rights Education and Multiculturalism Fund.
Context: Media is one of the most significant factors shaping our understanding of the world in which we live and our place within it, both as individuals & communities to which we belong.
About: This workshop explores and analyzes the portrayal of ethno-cultural and Aboriginal communities in mainstream media and offer opportunities for participants to share experiences, knowledge and perspectives on ethnic representation in media. The facilitators will provide participants with tools and resources to be more active citizens in their communities and to engage and collaborate with media toward creating a more inclusive society.
For more information about the workshop or to inquire about parking, please contact Vivian Giang at: vivian.giang@unac.org Join us!

Civil Disobedience: Concept, Law & Practice
Posted March 9, 2012

Date: Thursday March 15, 2012
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Venue: Room 231 - 237, University of Alberta Law Centre, Edmonton
Feature Speakers: Jennifer Koshan, University of Calgary; Mike Hudema, Greenpeace and Dr. Roberta Lexier, Mount Royal University.
About: Join us for an illuminating Panel Discussion & Dinner co-hosted by the Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership and the Centre for Constitutional Studies. What is civil disobedience? How does it differ from ordinary law-breaking? How and why has it been used to create change? This event is FREE and open to the public & Dinner will be provided! Be part of the conversation. Everyone is welcome!
Registration: Seating is limited. Register online
(or) email us at: info@chumir.ca | Telephone: 403.244.6666

Multimedia & Multiculturalism
Media Literacy Workshops
Posted March 9, 2012

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Presented & Hosted by: United Nations Association in Canada
Dates: The workshop will be held twice: once on March 22 and again on March 27
Open to: Students, members of the community and non-profit organizations.
Cost: This is a free workshop and parking is available.
About: Media is one of the most significant factors shaping our understanding of the world in which we live and our place within it, both as individuals and communities to which we belong. This workshop explores/analyzes the portrayal of ethno-cultural and Aboriginal communities in mainstream media & offer opportunities for participants to share experiences, knowledge and perspectives on ethnic representation in the media. The facilitators will provide participants with tools and resources to be more active citizens in their communities and to engage and collaborate with media toward creating a more inclusive society.
For more information: or to inquire about parking, please contact Vivian Giang at: vivian.giang@unac.org Acknowledgments: proudly supported by the Centre for Race and Culture; Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Alberta Human Rights Education and Multiculturalism Fund.

Neighbourhood Engagement Workshop!
Posted March 2, 2012

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Date: March 10, 2012
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Venue: Santa Maria Goretti Centre, 11050-90 St.
R.S.V.P.: by March 05, 2012
Application Deadline: April 30, 2012 for 2012 funding
About: Everyone is invited to a Neighbourhood Engagement Workshop! On March 10th, the Neighbourhood Engagement Strategy (NES) committee is hosting a workshop for Edmonton neighbours interested in action plans for making their neighbourhood the place they want it to be. Be motivated by our keynote speaker Michael Phair, and one of last year’s recipient communities. Come out with your partners to work on your idea to create connections in your neighbourhood and learn how to apply for one-time funding of up to $2500.00. Previous groups created community gardens, newsletters, walking maps, community festivals, park or natural areas, and created informal opportunities for community members to connect.
Contact:
East: 780.442.4972 | e: NCDeastevents@edmonton.ca
South: 780.442.4847 | e: NESsouthevening@edmonton.ca
West: 780.442.4848 | e: westrsvp@edmonton.ca

Innovative Leaders Lecture Series
University of Alberta
Posted February 28, 2012

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Featuring: Darren Entwistle, President & CEO TELUS
Date: March 06, 2012
Time: 4:00 to 5.30 p.m.
Venue: 150-TELUS Centre
87 Avenue & 112 St, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
About: The University of Alberta Innovative Leaders Lecture Series provides the community with a rare opportunity to engage with key corporate leaders. On Tuesday March 6th, we are privileged to have TELUS’ charismatic President & CEO Darren Entwistle on campus for an interactive discussion about how TELUS has created the circumstances to become a global leader. Darren will address questions on subjects such as business leadership, building healthier communities, transforming healthcare through technology innovation and TELUS’ ongoing journey to deliver the best customer service and be the most recommended company in the markets it serves. The event is free and open to University of Alberta students, faculty, staff, alumni and the wider Edmonton community.
Registration is recommended as space is limited. Refreshments will be provided following the lecture.
Note: when you register you will also have the opportunity to submit your question for Darren.
RSVP Online