CUAI Events - Calgary Urban Aboriginal Initiative

8th Annual Aboriginal Youth Hoops Tournament

When: Canada Day (July 1st, 2012)
10 am - 4pm

Where: Shaw Millenium Park
Who: Any aged 16-30 years

Registration deadline - June 25, 2012

Maximum of 4 players per team. One player must be of the opposite sex.

Basketball Competitions:
- 3 point shot
- Dunking
- MVP
- Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and competition winners
- Jerseys and lunch provided for participants

For more info or to volunteer contact the YMCA Aboriginal Active Life Coordinator at 403-537-1723.

The Calgary Fetal Alcohol Network is currently funding a network of services focused on addressing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. This funding initiates from the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Cross-Ministry Committee (FASD-CMC) and is aligned with the provincial government’s FASD initiative.

The provincial government’s vision is that: “Alberta has a comprehensive and coordinated response to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder across the lifespan and continuum of services that is respectful of individual, family and community diversity.”

Working with this vision, CFAN uses the provincial funding to improve and enhance services in Calgary and region in a way that complements existing services and furthers the collaborative practices that have been encouraged through individual efforts and CFAN activities.

The provincial government has provided CFAN with additional funds for programs focused on Supports for Individuals and Caregivers across the lifespan. The funding is available for new programs in this area or for enhancements to programs currently funded by CFAN.

Funding Priorities
CFAN has identified three priorities to be addressed with this funding:

1. Support for Youth Transitioning to Adulthood
The funded program(s) should provide some or all of the following supports:
-Individualized, long-term and ongoing support
-Systems navigation
-Assistance with basic needs
-Assistance finding and maintaining stable housing, obtaining government funding, developing basic job skills, searching for appropriate employment opportunities and maintaining employment, and exploring appropriate educational opportunities
-Assistance with activities of daily living, including scheduling, strategies for attendance at work, modeling social skills

2.Support for Adults
The funded program(s) should provide some or all of the following supports:
-Individualized, long-term and ongoing support
-Systems navigation
-Assistance with basic needs
-Assistance finding and maintaining stable housing, obtaining government funding, developing basic job skills, searching for appropriate employment opportunities and maintaining employment, and exploring appropriate educational opportunities
-Assistance with activities of daily living, including scheduling, strategies for attendance at work, modeling social skills

3.Respite for Caregivers
-Programs which provide respite for caregivers so that they can attend programs, deal with other responsibilities or enjoy leisure time
-Programs which provide funding so that caregivers can arrange respite care for themselves

For more information on how these needs were identified by the community, please review the CFAN Needs Assessment, available on our website, www.calgaryfasd.com.

Funding Amounts and Duration
This is nine-month funding for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. It is available from July 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013. Funding may be renewed beyond this fiscal year, contingent upon government support, program outcomes and continued alignment with CFAN priorities.

Applicants are asked to provide nine-month budgets for 2012-2013. However, if funding is continued for the 2013-2014 fiscal year, those budgets will be prorated accordingly. That is, a program granted $30,000 for a nine-month period in 2012-2013 may be granted $40,000 for a 12-month period in 2013-2014.

For July 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013, the total amount of funding available in each category is:
1.Support for Youth Transitioning to Adulthood: $56,250
2.Support for Adults: $56,250
3.Respite for Caregivers: $30,000

Accountability
CFAN-funded programs agree to:
•Submit quarterly progress reports
•Participate in CFAN evaluation activities
•Work collaboratively with CFAN throughout the life of the project to ensure that the applicant’s service enhances and is aligned with other Calgary and Region services

Application Deadline and Review Process
The deadline for applications is Friday, May 25, 2012. Please submit applications to Burns Memorial Fund, at the address given below. Proposals will be reviewed by an independent granting committee, with Burns Memorial Fund leading this process on behalf of CFAN. The granting committee’s decisions will be made by the end of June.

Confidentiality
The granting committee and staff associated with the granting review process will keep all materials received confidential. A summary of the selected proposals will be provided to the provincial government.

Format for Written Submissions
Applicants are asked to respond to each of the requested information items as listed in the attached application form. Applicants can insert their responses after each information request or create their own proposal using the same numbering and headings as provided.

Delivery of Proposals
Proposals must be received by 4 p.m. on Friday, May 25. Please deliver to:

Burns Memorial Fund
Suite 1120, 105 12 Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2G 1A1

Contact Info
If you have questions about this Request for Proposals or the attached application form, please contact Michelle Clarke at (403) 234-9396, ext. 4 or michelle.clarke@burnsfund.com.

APACC Biggest Loser Health and Fitness Challenge
Starts May 14th, 2012
8 week challenge
Cash Prize

The Aboriginal Physical Activity and Cultural Circle (APACC) Association is a new National non-profit network for Aboriginal people who are involved in Sports, Recreation, Fitness and Traditional Activities.

APACC is promoting the Biggest Loser Health and Fitness Challenge starting May 14th, 2012 to July 9th, 2012. Registered participants in the Challenge will compete independently and is open to all people across the nations. There will be awards and a cash prize for the Biggest Loser, the more people we get involved in this challenge the larger the cash prize will be so invite your friends! The entry fee is only $20.00 and proceeds go towards creating community grants. The main purpose of this challenge is to motivate you with your fitness and health goals and create a partner, APACC, who you may be accountable to. As well, we will have on-line support from APACC on our Facebook page APACC Biggest Health and Fitness Loser Challenge.

APACC feels this challenge is great for igniting exercise and healthy lifestyle goals. This will be fun for all involved and an opportunity to focus on physical fitness, healthy lifestyles and the promotion of wellness.

Please find attached more information, guidelines and rules, and the registration form. As well, seeing as the Challenge is so close to starting I have also attached the necessary reporting forms so you may begin with us on monday if you choose to join us. If this is the case please let me know that you have received the reporting forms and are sending in registration so I can make a note of it. Also please feel free join us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/events/364113973603885/#!/events/364113973603885/

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Dr. Miles is a member of Lytton First Nations, and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, and Registered Kinesiologist. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this event with you. I can be reached at 604-537-7777 or aboriginalpacc@youtube.com

All my Relations,
Dr. Rosalin Miles
Volunteer Executive Director

Click here for information sheet

Click here for registration/report form

Sunchild E-Learning Community
5th Annual Golf Fundraiser

Wed August 22, 2012

Tournament will take place at the beautiful Alberta Springs Golf Resort - Red Deer

Entry fee - $240.00/golfer

Includes:
- 18 holes of golf (Texas Scramble)
- power cart with GPS
- driving range
- BBQ supper

Prizes!!

11:30 - Registration
1:00 pm - Shotgun start
6:30 pm - BBQ supper and prizes

Contact: Gaylene Weaselchild
403-863-1746
cuweaselchild@sccyber.net

The Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program supports projects led or inspired by seniors who make a difference in their communities and in the lives of others.

The New Horizons for Seniors Program was launched in October 2004. Projects funded are helping seniors become active members of their communities by encouraging them to use their skills, wisdom and experience to benefit other people in their communities.

I am pleased to inform you that the New Horizons for Seniors Program is accepting applications for Community-based projects funding from May 8, 2012 until June 29,2012. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, municipal governments, band/tribal councils and other Aboriginal organizations, research organizations and institutes, educational institutions, school boards/school districts, community-based coalitions, networks and for-profit organizations. See our website for important eligibility information: www.hrsdc.gc.ca/seniors.

Eligible applicants can receive up to $25,000 per year in grant funding and must address one or more of the program's five objectives:

• promoting volunteerism among seniors and other generations;
• engaging seniors in the community through the mentoring of others;
• expanding awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse;
• supporting the social participation and inclusion of seniors; and
• providing capital assistance for new and existing community projects and/or programs for seniors.

The Program also offers funding for pan-Canadian projects to support networking, developing and delivering education and awareness activities, and creating tools and resources to help seniors protect themselves from elder abuse including fraud and financial abuse. The funding also enables community members to better recognize elder abuse in all its forms and to improve the quality of life, safety and security for seniors.

Details about the Program, including funding priorities, application forms and funding guides are available on the Web site: www.hrsdc.gc.ca/seniors. You can also call for more information: 1 (800) 277-9914 (TTY: 1 800 255-4786).

Thank you for your support. Should you have any questions, please call me at the phone number listed below.

Fashion Model Casting Call

July 4th, 2012
6:00 pm

Ghost River Rediscovery
#164, 3359 27th Street NE
Calgary, Alberta

We are looking for models on a volunteer basis only. Male or female (aboriginal or non-aborignial)
required for: Ghost River Rediscovery Fundraising Gala on September 14th, 2012.

The Justice Domain of the Calgary Urban Aboriginal Initiative (CUAI) invites you to their Spring Quarterly Event on June 5th, 2012

- Join the Domain in an interactive Gap Analysis of Aboriginal Justice programs and services in Calgary.
- See where and how your work fits in with the Justice Domain Community Priorities.
- Network with others in your sector.
- Learn ways to better connnect and partner to reach common goals.

Where: Kahanoff Centre
200, 105 12 Avenue SE

When: June 5, 2012
1:30 - 4:30 pm

Why: To do our jobs efficiently!

Please RSVP to Monique Fry at monique.fry@calgary.ca or (403) 268-3584 no later than June 1st, 2012.

2012 Strengthening the Spirit Conference

May 30, 2012
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Genesis Centre of Community Wellness
7556 Falconridge Blvd NE
Calgary, AB

Cost: $50.00 per person (cheque payable to Homefront OR Cash)
Registration will begin at 8:15 am

To register contact Bev Renaud at 403-268-5959 or via email at bev.renaud@calgary.ca

Keynote address: Healing trauma in the Family Circle: from Dissolution to Resolution. This workshop
will approach the issue of family violence from a holistic perspective - Jacqui Linder.

This summer the City of Calgary Youth Employment Centre is hosting Jump $tart, a work preparation program for 15 and 16 year olds. Our goal is to expose participants to a variety of career opportunities, help them develop employment skills and gain experience that will help them obtain employment in the future.

Jump $tart is a free, three week program. During the first two weeks youth will participate in workshops, first-aid training, workplace tours and guest speakers. The third week involves a meaningful and challenging 25-hour work exploration.

We Want You!

The Youth Employment Centre is looking for organizations like yours to provide these keen youth with a 25-hour work exploration opportunity. Your business can help a youth gain valuable experience and jump-start their future.

Dates: July 23-27, 2012 and/or August 20-24, 2012 (evening and weekend opportunities before or during these weeks may also be a possibility)

Hours: Flexible; must complete a minimum of 25 hours

Wages: N/A

Transportation: Participants are responsible for their own transportation

The Benefits for Your Organization

In return, you receive a youth who will do hands-on work at no cost to you, and an opportunity to train and groom potential new talent for your business. We also pre-screen candidates prior to placement and provide on-going support during and after the work exploration period. Alternatively, your organization could host the group for a workplace tour to share why your organization is a great place to work and expose youth to additional careers opportunities.

Participants are expected to report on their hours and experience to Jump $tart staff. Participants are covered under the City’s general liability insurance. Organizations are expected to provide an orientation to the youth about safety and expectations in the workplace.

If you are interested in becoming involved or would like more information please contact:

Nancy Gibbons, Youth Employment Counsellor, at

403-268-2781 or nancy.gibbons@calgary.ca

Canadian Red Cross - Tipi of Courage

Who can be a Warrior?

Anyone with a desire to take a stand and speak with others to help the community can be a Warrior. Full training is provided.

- All training is free of charge.
- All Warriors will receive Tipi of Courage hoodie & t-shirt
- Ages 13 & up!! Anyone can do it.
- When: Saturday May 12, 2012
- Where: 1305-11 Ave SW
- Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
- Must register

Call: Lori Johnstone @ 403-541-6112 to register