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If you or your organization are planning an event that you wish to have considered for inclusion on this page click here. CUAI Employment Domain
Cultural Series: Hiring and Retention
Of Aboriginal People Session I: Sek First to Understand With consultant Bee Schadeck, participants will gain and understanding of how Aboriginal history in Canada has influenced the past and continues to influence the present. Most importantly they will gain insight in to why this matters?! This three hour session will include facts, humor, experiential learning and activities as we begin our series looking at the foundation of Aboriginal employment in Canada.
Feb.23rd, 2012 8:30am-12:30pm- Breakfast and Lunch provided Kahanoff Centre- 200, 105 12th AVE SE Click here to see the information poster
Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee (CAUAC)
Chief David Crowchild Memorial Award and Aboriginal Youth Achievement Award Nominations are now being accepted for 2012
The Youth Achievement Award annually recognizes an Aboriginal Youth who:
Demonstrates leadership in the community and among his/her peer group. Displays a strong desire and commitment to achieve educational goals. Supports and encourages others to continue in their academic endeavours. Encourages and participates in cross-cultural activities involving Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities. Each year, the Chief David Crowchild Memorial Award is presented to honour the efforts and contributions of a person, group or organization both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal who have:
- Created bridges of understanding through cross cultural experiences between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal cultures.
- Created within Canadian society an understanding of the uniqueness and value of Aboriginal culture.
- Encouraged or supported Aboriginal people in the areas of education, employment and training.
No posthumous nominations accepted.
Nominations will be accepted until February 29, 2012.
Please forward nominations by mail or fax to:
CAUAC Committee c/o Lorna Crowshoe Community & Neighbourhood Services The City of Calgary I Mail code: #116 T 403.268.5149 I F 403.268.3253 I www.calgary.ca ATC – 3rd floor, 315 – 10th Avenue SE, Calgary AB Canada T2G 0W2 On Common Ground: Conversations About Our City
features Home and Homelessness January 28, 2012 from 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Bringing together people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, this conversation serves to provide a platform to explore and contemplate different perspectives of home and homelessness. Panelists: Reg Crowshoe - Blackfoot Elder, Candice Hopkins - Curatorial Resident: Indigenous Art at the National Gallery of Canada, Kim Huynh - Artist and Graduate Program Director for the Department of Art at the University of Calgary, Onalea Gilbertson - Peforming artist and a This is My City artist - mentor. Moderator: Quyen Hoang - The City of Calgary Public Art Program. A part of the This is My City Festival and presented by the City of Calgary Public Art Program On Common Ground is a series of conversations among artists, community builders, cultural thinkers, and you. Come explore the shifting ideas of home, the ethics of working with each other, and urban renewal as it relates to our sense of history, community and shared culture. Four conversations will take place - January 28th, Feb 25th, March 31, and April 28th, 2012. Native Information Exchange: Hosted by the City of Calgary in partnership with the Iniskim Centre at Mount Royal University
These information sessions are hosted on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from September 2011 - June 2012 from 9 am - 12 noon in Room EA3003
Created By: Aboriginal Writer's Circle, Sarah Scout Join us in celebration and exploration of the written word and oral storytelling tradition. We look forward to seeing you there! Aboriginal Writer's Circle Meets Every First Thursday Calgary Central Public Library 616 Macleod Trail SE Calgary, Alberta Basement Floor Meeting Room @ 6 - 8pm Calgary Alternative Employment Services.....
Employment Placement Services for Urban Aboriginal People with Barriers to Employment
Program Eligibility:
* 18 years or older
* Aboriginal residing in Calgary
* Possess the stamina and stability to be able to maintain a minimum of part time employment
* Work-ready and expressing a desire for employment
So if you are looking for a job and need some support or assistance or have come across barriers......connect with CAES today!
For more information or to get assistance: call Sean McEwen at (403) 283-0611 or email him at sean.mcewen@c-a-s-s.org
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Are you unable to visit the Calgary Public Library due to health or mobility concerns?
We can bring the library to you!
The Homebound Readers’ Program provides library service to customers who are unable to visit the Library due to health or mobility issues.
Volunteers will be carefully matched one-on-one with a customer to ensure their choice of material is delivered to their home. If you know of someone who is in need of this program, please contact Denise Justino at
403-260-2700 or email denise.justino@calgarypubliclibrary.com Riel Institute for Education & Learning
Aboriginal Office Specialist
Training Program “Aboriginal People helping Aboriginal People”
This Certificate program will give you the skills necessary for Employment in an Administrative Support position.
Certificate Consists of: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Accounting Principals, intro to Oil & Gas, Simply Accounting, Business Communications, Office Procedures, Native Studies, Cultural studies, Life Enhancement, and more.
All programs at Riel are delivered in a culturally sensitive and focused atmosphere.
If you are interested in training and employment in the Office Careers Call Now!!!!
Funding is available to qualified applicants
Call: 403-248-0824
Email: wendylindberg@rielinstitute.com Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary is moving to their new location!
As of October 3rd, 2011 New Address:
#101, 427-51st Ave SE. Calgary, AB. T2H-0M8 Phone numbers and email addresses
will remain the same 403.270.7379 Moccasin Making
Make yourself or your loved one a pair of moccasins. Decorate with beadwork if you already have the skill and finish in a variety of styles. If time permits you can also make a pair of baby booties. Thursday Evenings 7-9:30 p.m. Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 02, 2012 Cost $100.00 plus materials (price varies depending on hide used) Porcupine Quillwork
Learn the ancient art of applying porcupine quills on garments, bags, footwear etc. This is an art form that has become almost obsolete. Become a part of reviving it. Fri Feb. 24, 2012, 7 -10 p.m. Sat Feb. 25, 2012, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Cost $ 150.00 Materials included Visa, MC, AMEX. Cash accepted.
Location: Moonstone Creation Native Gallery & Giftshop 1416 – 9 Ave SE Calgary, Ab. Email: yvonne@moonstonecreation.ca or call (403) 261-2650 Please register at least one week prior to the class start date Yvonne Jobin www.moonstonecreation.ca 403-261-2650 Gallery 403-217-1915 Home Independent Living Resource Centre of Calgary - Volunteer Opportunity!
Click on the link below to view the listing or copy and paste the link into your web site browser: The Department of Canadian Heritage needs volunteers!!
There are a few vacant spaces on the Calgary Aboriginal Youth Advisory Committee that need to fill by the end of the year.
This is a great experience and is for a great cause!!
If you are or you know any youth aged 18-24 years, that would be interested in volunteering for this group or if you have any questions, please contact Jason Bates at (403) 292-6079.
MCFS - February 2012 Calendar of events and programs
click here to view the calendar.
Are you looking to volunteer? Are you looking for a smaller time commitment but still want to give back?
The Calgary Urban Aboriginal Initiative (CUAI) is seeking: Aboriginal Youth Representative (1): Must be an urban Aboriginal youth, up to the age of 29 years.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Attend and participate in four (4) CUAI Committee meetings (all day) over the year;
- Be available to each of the CUAI Domains; - Bring aspects of Aboriginal youth vision and voice to table; - Able to contribute necessary time. The Aboriginal youth representative will be a voting member of the CUAI Committee.
Selection Process
Interested candidates will submit a letter of interest, which outlines your
connection to the Calgary Aboriginal community in relation to the roles and responsibilities outlined above. Please submit your letter of interest to: Calgary Urban Aboriginal Initiative (CUAI)
Re: Youth Representative Location #8113 PO Box 2100, Station M Calgary, Alberta T2P 2M5 Cut off date: January 31, 2012. Term commitment is one year and will be reviewed at the end of the year. CUAI Office will contact suitable applicants for further information. The Calgary Urban Aboriginal Initiative would like to thank you for your interest. Please distribute within your respected areas!
Aboriginal Pre-Cadet Program The Aboriginal Pre-Cadet Training Program (APTP) offers Canadian Aboriginal people from the ages of 19-29, the opportunity to get an inside look at daily police work. This 17-week summer program provides the selected candidates with hands-on experience in the RCMPs training program and ample opportunity to do meaningful work in their community while working alongside police members of the RCMP. Those accepted into the program attend a three-week training program at the RCMP Training Academy (Depot) in Regina, beginning in May. The training focuses on teaching collaborative problem-solving skills, law enforcement, public speaking and cultural diversity. There are also elements of physical fitness and drill which promote team work and provide students with long-term strategies to meet personal fitness goals.
After successful completion of the APTP course, students are posted to an RCMP detachment near their home community where they will work alongside seasoned police officers for 14 weeks. Activities and duties may vary depending on the need of each region but the students will get a first-hand look at a career in the RCMP.
Deadline for applications is January 31st, 2012. Please have applicants contact Cst. Heather NOON-ROY ASAP.
Basic requirements to -Be between 19 - 29 years of age; -Be of First Nation, Métis or Inuit descent; -Be a Canadian citizen;: -Be of good character; -Be able to pass an enhanced reliability security check; -Be in good physical condition; -Possess a Canadian secondary school (high school) diploma or equivalent; and -Possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted Canadian driver's licence. The pay is approximately $25.00 an hour. For more information on this program and how you can apply, contact Constable Heather NOON-ROY at 780-886-0120 or heather.noon.roy@rcmp-grc.gc.ca If you would like more information about this program, please visit
New Directions Aboriginal Women’s Domestic Violence Program commencing February 6, 2012 – March 10th for six weeks every Monday and Wednesday. With our Partners we are able to provide this program free, with food and
limited transportation to and from the Sunridge LRT Station. Aspen Family Services
2115-27th Ave N.E Running from
Feb 6- March 19, 2012 Mondays and Wednesdays 6-9pm Child Care Provided
Certification available upon completion of women’s group. To register please Contact Charlotte @ 403-671-2813 Lisa @ 403-3907272 Calgary's 4th Annual Valentine's Day Women's Memorial March
Tuesday Feb 14th, 2012 Please bring yourself and friends for a positive event honoring the lives of the missing
and murdered women of Southern Alberta. In order to properly show our respect for these women, we ask that you please do not bring your organizational banners, flags, or leaflets to the Women's Memorial march as the organizers have created and blessed march banners to honour the women. Scarboro United Church
134 Scarboro Ave SW, Calgary Doors open at 5:30 pm Guest speaker at 6:30 pm March to begin at 7:00pm Light meal to follow. Parking is available on site.
Media welcome For more information, please email memorialmarchcalgary@live.ca
Olive Manitopyes Memorial Feast and Round Dance
Marlborough Community Hall
MC: Dion Tootoosis
Sickman: Peter Favel
January 28, 2012
Traditional Feast at 3:00 pm
Elders Sharing of Wisdom at 4:00 pm
Round Dance at 6:00 pm
Giveaway at 10:30 pm
For more information, please contact Alvin Manitopyes at 403-695-8419
Calgary Stampede
Audition Notice
First Nations Drummer Group and Male or Female Dancers (age requirement 18 and up)
The Calgary Stampede is auditioning for a 4 person Drummer group and 8-10 Male or Female Dancers to be involved in the upcoming Centennial Celebration Show. 6 Dancers will require horsemanship skills.
Audition Date: Saturday Feb 11th, 2012 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Hebson Indoor Arena, Highway 2A and 306 Ave, Okotoks Alberta
Directions: Deerfoot/Highway 2 to Okotoks Turn off exit 222 - take 2A towards Okotoks - continue approx. 2.5 kms from turn (signs on highway) - turn East on 306 Avenue - The Hebson Arena is located behind the viterra Building/Mill Store.
10:00 am - First Nation Drummer and Dancers Arrive to check in
10:30 am - Drummer and Dancers Audition
In addition to dancing the show calls for six (6) First Nations Dancers with exceptional horsemanship and bare back riding skills - no saddles will be supplied (Horses will be provided by the Calgary Stampede).
Please bring and wear your own Regalia for the audition.
Rehearsals: You must be available for rehearsals from June 19 - July 4th, 2012.
Performances - July 5 - 15th, 2012 (there are 3 performances a day)
Housing - Cast housing will be supplied
Pay Range: from $3,500 - $5,000 inclusive of all rehearsals and performances.
Show Synopsis:
The show follows a journey of three horses that are orphaned by a series of events. The three meet and become lasting friends. Suddenly they are seperated and forced to go alone. Their destinies are clear as the humans enter their lives continue to weave the fabric of life. The show follows the three horses as they fulfull their mission to ultimately meet again and bring their human counterparts together to create the first 1912 Calgary Stampede.
Questions can be directed to Deb Howard at (403) 971-5045 or stampedeinfo@yhaoo.ca
TRIPLE P
PARENTING GROUP Struggling with your child’s behavior?
Would you like to meet other parents and learn some new strategies to deal with it? Every Friday starting January 27th until March 16
10:00 am – 12:00 pm For parents of children aged 2 – 11
Register with Rachel by January 25th (403) 531-1880 Ext. 203
Child care is available: Child must be pre-registered
Certificate of completion issued once ALL sessions have been completed
REMINDER Triple P Parenting Group Starting soon! Register with Rachel Gallant by Jan 25!
Email: rachelg@awotaan.org
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