The Canadian Committee for UNIFEM, Winnipeg Chapter needs your help.
The Local to Global 2010: Take Action - Stop Violence Against Women is coming up March 23rd, Tuesday evening, starting at 7:00, at the Norwood Hotel. As with our other Local to Global events, (which have raised monies for UNIFEM for women, in Afghanistan; with community based and micro-credit programs; sustainable agriculture practices; participating in the peace process; women and communities coping with the HIV/AIDs pandemic,) we need your support.
This year, our 6th Local to Global, the theme is Take Action - Stop Violence Against Women. All funds raised will go to the UNIFEM Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women - targeted particularly for Indigenous Women.
The evening will feature Jeannette Corbiere-Lavell, who is the President of the Native Women's Association of Canada. Special entertainment as well! Wonderful refreshments (courtesy of Neechi Foods).
You can help by:
1. Purchasing tickets! - We would love it if you would contact Hilary Taylor at umtayl35@cc.umanitoba.ca and consider being a seller for us - take 5 tickets, and sell them to friends and family. Or you can purchase tickets from McNally's, or the Manitoba Women's Advisory Council (they are at 409-401 York St. phone 945 6281) Tickets are $30.00. Any organization or business that purchases 4 or more tickets will get special mention in our souvenir program. If you can't use all your tickets, we can definitely use them for those that might not be able to attend otherwise.
2. Contribute to the Raffle! Having a Rainbow Auction is always fun, and helps raise some additional dollars. If you can donate or are willing to approach others, please contact Carolyn Hoeschen who is coordinating the raffle for the event, at cchoeschen@hotmail.com.
3. Make a donation - Sponsors get a charitable receipt, and mention in the news release, and in the evening program. If you or your company or organization are willing to make a financial donation, please contact Mary at unifem@shaw.ca
We've attached the Poster, and the Donation letter - Please support the UNIFEM Winnipeg Chapter Local to Global 2010 - come out and make a difference for our sisters.
Thanks, as always,
Mary
Mary Scott
Say No To Violence
Canadian Committee for UNIFEM, Winnipeg Chapter
UNIFEM is the United Nations Development Fund for Women
unifem@shaw.ca
http://winnipeg.unifemcanada.org/
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
UPCOMING Events - Black History Month
Sunday January 31 Nathaniel Dett Chorale in Concert
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Westworth United Church,
1750 Grosvenor Ave
Tickets: $25.00 Contact: Sonya 479-9249 Presented by: Manitoba Chorale Association
Friday, February 5 Comedy Showcase - Fundraiser
Time: 10:30pm Featuring: Darryl Lenox
Location: Rumors Comedy Club
190-2025 Corydon Avenue *Tix: 15.00ea
*18 and over event
Tickets available at Caribbean Shield –
634 Notre Dame Ph.219-3305
African Pot – 560 Portage Ave
Presented by: Rumors Comedy Club
Sunday, February 7 OPENING CEREMONIES
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Jamaican Cultural Centre
1098 Winnipeg Ave
Presented by: Jamaican Association of MB
Friday, February 12 C.C.O.M Presents…
“Connecting the past and present”
Dinner and Registration: 5:30 – 6:30pm
Includes: Round table discussion, poetry, dramatization, Negro spirituals, dance and more! Tickets: FREE
Location: 1100 Fife
Contact: Margaret Strachan 694-6025
Saturday, February 13 Job Fair hosted by ACAM
Time: 10am-4pm,
Location: University of Wpg – Riddell Hall
Contacts: Jim Ogunnoiki 663-7868,
Sandra Housen 983-4534
Saturday, February 13 GOSPEL CONCERT
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Truth and Life Worship Centre
51 Richfield St. Tix: $10.00 (Children $5)
Contact: Rhonda 509-7726 or Sonya 479-9249
Sponsored by: Truth and Life Worship Centre
Saturday, February 13 DOMINO TOURNAMENT
Jamaican Cultural Centre
1098 Winnipeg Ave Time: 12:00pm
Presented by: Jamaican Association of MB
Monday, February 15 JAMAICIAN ASSOCIATION OF MB PRESENTS…
Collaboration for Community Development Panel Discussion
Location: 1098 Winnipeg Ave.
Time: 3-5pm Contact: Mavis – 257-9665
*Refreshments served
Monday, February 15 HISTORY LESSON / WORKSHOP
Time: 11am-3pm Tickets: FREE
Location: JAM Hall, 1098 Winnipeg Avenue
Contact: Mavis - 257-9665
*Lunch provided
Saturday, February 20 ACAM’S DRAMATIC THEATRE GROUP PRESENTS: “The Big Bus”
Time: 7:00pm Tix: $20.00
Deaf Centre – 285 Pembina Hwy
Proceeds to the Medical Assistants for Jamaica Fund
Sunday, February 21 NIA AND FRIENDS POETRY NIGHT AND BOOK LAUNCH
5 to 7 pm. – 1098 Winnipeg Ave.
Sponsored by Jamaican Association of MB
Sunday, February 21 Black History Month Luncheon
Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Caribbean Spice –
613 Sargent Ave. Contact: Judith 774-7979
Tix: $12/ Adults, $10 Children under 12
Sponsored by: Caribbean Spice Restaurant
Tuesday, February 23 Cultural Awareness Workshop
Presented by the Congress of Black Women (MB Chapter, Inc)
Viscount Gort – 1670 Portage Ave.
Registration 8:30; Workshops 9 - 4:30
Contact: ph. 775-4378 or email COBW@mts.net *60.00 Registration Fee
Friday, February 26 COMMUNITY VIBES PRESENTS: ‘THROUGH MY FATHERS EYES’
Ellice Street Theatre – 585 Ellice Ave.
Doors open at 7:00pm Show starts 7:30pm
Tix: $10.00 in advance $12.00 at the door
Further info ph. Troy 510-6864 or Leshia 770-3323
Tickets available at Caribbean Shield –
634 Notre Dame Ph.219-3305
Saturday, February 27 CLOSING CEREMONIES/ AWARDS BANQUET
6:30pm – Reception 7:00 - Dinner
Jamaican Culture Centre 1098 Winnipeg Ave
Presented by: Jamaican Association of MB
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Westworth United Church,
1750 Grosvenor Ave
Tickets: $25.00 Contact: Sonya 479-9249 Presented by: Manitoba Chorale Association
Friday, February 5 Comedy Showcase - Fundraiser
Time: 10:30pm Featuring: Darryl Lenox
Location: Rumors Comedy Club
190-2025 Corydon Avenue *Tix: 15.00ea
*18 and over event
Tickets available at Caribbean Shield –
634 Notre Dame Ph.219-3305
African Pot – 560 Portage Ave
Presented by: Rumors Comedy Club
Sunday, February 7 OPENING CEREMONIES
4:30pm – 5:30pm
Jamaican Cultural Centre
1098 Winnipeg Ave
Presented by: Jamaican Association of MB
Friday, February 12 C.C.O.M Presents…
“Connecting the past and present”
Dinner and Registration: 5:30 – 6:30pm
Includes: Round table discussion, poetry, dramatization, Negro spirituals, dance and more! Tickets: FREE
Location: 1100 Fife
Contact: Margaret Strachan 694-6025
Saturday, February 13 Job Fair hosted by ACAM
Time: 10am-4pm,
Location: University of Wpg – Riddell Hall
Contacts: Jim Ogunnoiki 663-7868,
Sandra Housen 983-4534
Saturday, February 13 GOSPEL CONCERT
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Truth and Life Worship Centre
51 Richfield St. Tix: $10.00 (Children $5)
Contact: Rhonda 509-7726 or Sonya 479-9249
Sponsored by: Truth and Life Worship Centre
Saturday, February 13 DOMINO TOURNAMENT
Jamaican Cultural Centre
1098 Winnipeg Ave Time: 12:00pm
Presented by: Jamaican Association of MB
Monday, February 15 JAMAICIAN ASSOCIATION OF MB PRESENTS…
Collaboration for Community Development Panel Discussion
Location: 1098 Winnipeg Ave.
Time: 3-5pm Contact: Mavis – 257-9665
*Refreshments served
Monday, February 15 HISTORY LESSON / WORKSHOP
Time: 11am-3pm Tickets: FREE
Location: JAM Hall, 1098 Winnipeg Avenue
Contact: Mavis - 257-9665
*Lunch provided
Saturday, February 20 ACAM’S DRAMATIC THEATRE GROUP PRESENTS: “The Big Bus”
Time: 7:00pm Tix: $20.00
Deaf Centre – 285 Pembina Hwy
Proceeds to the Medical Assistants for Jamaica Fund
Sunday, February 21 NIA AND FRIENDS POETRY NIGHT AND BOOK LAUNCH
5 to 7 pm. – 1098 Winnipeg Ave.
Sponsored by Jamaican Association of MB
Sunday, February 21 Black History Month Luncheon
Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Caribbean Spice –
613 Sargent Ave. Contact: Judith 774-7979
Tix: $12/ Adults, $10 Children under 12
Sponsored by: Caribbean Spice Restaurant
Tuesday, February 23 Cultural Awareness Workshop
Presented by the Congress of Black Women (MB Chapter, Inc)
Viscount Gort – 1670 Portage Ave.
Registration 8:30; Workshops 9 - 4:30
Contact: ph. 775-4378 or email COBW@mts.net *60.00 Registration Fee
Friday, February 26 COMMUNITY VIBES PRESENTS: ‘THROUGH MY FATHERS EYES’
Ellice Street Theatre – 585 Ellice Ave.
Doors open at 7:00pm Show starts 7:30pm
Tix: $10.00 in advance $12.00 at the door
Further info ph. Troy 510-6864 or Leshia 770-3323
Tickets available at Caribbean Shield –
634 Notre Dame Ph.219-3305
Saturday, February 27 CLOSING CEREMONIES/ AWARDS BANQUET
6:30pm – Reception 7:00 - Dinner
Jamaican Culture Centre 1098 Winnipeg Ave
Presented by: Jamaican Association of MB
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Premier Selinger steps up to the plate for Haiti - thanks
January 20, 2010
PROVINCE COMMITS ADDITIONAL $100,000 IN RESPONSE TO HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE
As international relief efforts gain momentum in earthquake-devastated Haiti, Premier Greg Selinger today committed an additional $100,000 toward the country’s recovery and humanitarian aid.
“Manitoba is a caring community that reaches out with a helping hand in times of need, whether it is to volunteer to sandbag for our neighbours during a flood or pledge assistance to a help devastated nations around the world,” said Selinger. “Our hearts go out to the nation of Haiti and its people who have lost family and friends in this devastating earthquake. We extend this additional support as the world community unites to step up recovery efforts in the region.”
The commitment brings to $200,000 the total support the provincial government is providing to the Manitoba Council for International Co-operation (MCIC), which will ensure the money will be used for aid and reconstruction in Haiti.
The International Red Cross estimates that about three million people have been affected by the earthquake and estimates now suggest it may have killed between 100,000 and 200,000 people. The earthquake damaged or destroyed thousands of homes, heavily damaged the water system, destroyed hospitals and schools, and knocked out electricity in much of the country.
Manitoba is home to a number of overseas relief and development organizations and the province has developed a unique arrangement that funds them through the MCIC, an independent coalition of organizations that oversees the distribution of development dollars. It works with member organizations to identify on-the-ground needs and acts to ensure assistance is distributed fairly and where it can provide the most benefit.
The provincial government has supported relief efforts of the MCIC in response to several international disasters including the devastating landslide in the Philippines and earthquakes in Indonesia and Pakistan.
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PROVINCE COMMITS ADDITIONAL $100,000 IN RESPONSE TO HAITIAN EARTHQUAKE
As international relief efforts gain momentum in earthquake-devastated Haiti, Premier Greg Selinger today committed an additional $100,000 toward the country’s recovery and humanitarian aid.
“Manitoba is a caring community that reaches out with a helping hand in times of need, whether it is to volunteer to sandbag for our neighbours during a flood or pledge assistance to a help devastated nations around the world,” said Selinger. “Our hearts go out to the nation of Haiti and its people who have lost family and friends in this devastating earthquake. We extend this additional support as the world community unites to step up recovery efforts in the region.”
The commitment brings to $200,000 the total support the provincial government is providing to the Manitoba Council for International Co-operation (MCIC), which will ensure the money will be used for aid and reconstruction in Haiti.
The International Red Cross estimates that about three million people have been affected by the earthquake and estimates now suggest it may have killed between 100,000 and 200,000 people. The earthquake damaged or destroyed thousands of homes, heavily damaged the water system, destroyed hospitals and schools, and knocked out electricity in much of the country.
Manitoba is home to a number of overseas relief and development organizations and the province has developed a unique arrangement that funds them through the MCIC, an independent coalition of organizations that oversees the distribution of development dollars. It works with member organizations to identify on-the-ground needs and acts to ensure assistance is distributed fairly and where it can provide the most benefit.
The provincial government has supported relief efforts of the MCIC in response to several international disasters including the devastating landslide in the Philippines and earthquakes in Indonesia and Pakistan.
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Monday, January 18, 2010
Upcoming Event - Educators of Colour
Educators of Colour Network
Who are we?
We are a group of educators who are working together to create
opportunities to connect with other educators of colour.
What is our goal?
To provide networking opportunities for educators of colour, to build
the leadership capacity within communities of colour, and to increase
the representation of visible minorities within our field.
How can you be a part?
Email educatorsofcolour@yahoo.ca to be added to our contact list
and/or to register for our upcoming event.
Discussion Groups
Thursday, January 28th, 2009
Seven Oaks School Division Board Office
830 Powers Street
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
This event is made possible through the financial sponsorship
of the Seven Oaks School Division.
See the reverse for more information.
Please join us at 5 P.M. on January 28th
at 830 Powers Street for networking and dialogue.
Group A
Building Your Leadership Capacity
Target Audience: Permanent Contract Teachers
Group B
Becoming the Indispensible Substitute
Target Audience: Term, Substitute, and Pre-Service Teachers
Group C
Incorporating Culture in the Classroom: Black History Month
Target Audience: Classroom Teachers
Register by emailing educatorsofcolour@yahoo.ca .
Please indicate the discussion group that you would like to participate in.
Space is limited!
Would you like to know more? Contact a member of our leadership team:
Michelle Jean-Paul Burnett mburnett@wsd1.org
Sherry Webb Jones swebb@wsd1.org
Jason Pinder jpinder@retsd.mb.ca
Wayne Wyke wwyke@wsd1.org
Cynthia Taylor cynthia.taylor@lrsd.net
Duane Brothers duane.brothers@7oaks.org
Refreshments will be served.
Co-sponsored by Seven Oaks School Division
Who are we?
We are a group of educators who are working together to create
opportunities to connect with other educators of colour.
What is our goal?
To provide networking opportunities for educators of colour, to build
the leadership capacity within communities of colour, and to increase
the representation of visible minorities within our field.
How can you be a part?
Email educatorsofcolour@yahoo.ca to be added to our contact list
and/or to register for our upcoming event.
Discussion Groups
Thursday, January 28th, 2009
Seven Oaks School Division Board Office
830 Powers Street
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
This event is made possible through the financial sponsorship
of the Seven Oaks School Division.
See the reverse for more information.
Please join us at 5 P.M. on January 28th
at 830 Powers Street for networking and dialogue.
Group A
Building Your Leadership Capacity
Target Audience: Permanent Contract Teachers
Group B
Becoming the Indispensible Substitute
Target Audience: Term, Substitute, and Pre-Service Teachers
Group C
Incorporating Culture in the Classroom: Black History Month
Target Audience: Classroom Teachers
Register by emailing educatorsofcolour@yahoo.ca .
Please indicate the discussion group that you would like to participate in.
Space is limited!
Would you like to know more? Contact a member of our leadership team:
Michelle Jean-Paul Burnett mburnett@wsd1.org
Sherry Webb Jones swebb@wsd1.org
Jason Pinder jpinder@retsd.mb.ca
Wayne Wyke wwyke@wsd1.org
Cynthia Taylor cynthia.taylor@lrsd.net
Duane Brothers duane.brothers@7oaks.org
Refreshments will be served.
Co-sponsored by Seven Oaks School Division
Friday, January 15, 2010
Why is HMV Manitoba so slow in stocking Maiko Watson's CD
Maiko is a Winnipeg girl and a member of Manitoba Music, I think the HMV should make greater effort to promote our local musicians. Is this because there is no big corporate name behind her label?
Come HMV get your act together and show some support here. People need to buy the CD.
www.myspace.com/maikowatsonmusic
LEAF TO SEEK LEAVE TO INTERVENE IN ALBERTA VS. CARON
For Immediate Release
LEAF to Seek Leave to Intervene in Alberta v. Caron
Toronto, January 15, 2010 - The Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) in coalition with other equality seeking organizations is seeking leave of the Supreme Court of Canada to intervene in Alberta v. Caron.
This Appeal concerns the discretion of the Courts to award advance costs to claimants who would otherwise be unable to litigate their public interest claims. The decision of the Supreme Court will have significant implications for access to justice for disadvantaged and marginalized groups.
The trial of Mr. Caron’s French language rights case lasted more than 80 days and was originally funded by the Court Challenges Program (CCP). After the CCP was cancelled in September 2006, Mr. Caron sought, and was granted an interim costs order on the basis of British Columbia (Minister of Forests) v. Okanagan Indian Band, [2003] 3 S.C.R. 371 (Okanagan). The Crown has appealed this order.
Audrey Johnson, Executive Director at LEAF notes that, “people in the lowest income levels in Canada are disproportionally women, financial constraints put potentially meritorious claims at risk every day and result in unconstitutional laws remaining unchallenged. Those who are the most excluded and marginalized are in greatest need of support to enforce their constitutional rights through public interest litigation.”
Ensuring respect for the rule of law and protecting and promoting the rights of marginalized groups are essential in a democratic society. The elimination of CCP, restricted access to legal aid, and the decreased availability of any other source of funding for test case litigation for equality seekers make the interpretation and application of the Okanagan test an even more pressing concern.
LEAF, in coalition with the Council of Canadians with Disabilities, the Charter Committee on Poverty Issues and the Poverty and Human Rights Law Centre, will submit that the legal principles applicable to the consideration of an application for advance costs should be grounded in the Court’s constitutional jurisprudence, particularly the constitutional commitments to substantive equality and to the protection of minorities; as well as international human rights law and jurisprudence.
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Contact:
Audrey M. Johnson Joanna Birenbaum
Executive Director, LEAF Director of Litigation, LEAF
416-595-7170 ext 225 416-595-7170 ext 223
LEAF is a national, non profit organization committed to confront all forms of discrimination through legal action, public education, and law reform to achieve equality for women and girls under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. For more information, please visit us at www.leaf.ca.
LEAF to Seek Leave to Intervene in Alberta v. Caron
Toronto, January 15, 2010 - The Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) in coalition with other equality seeking organizations is seeking leave of the Supreme Court of Canada to intervene in Alberta v. Caron.
This Appeal concerns the discretion of the Courts to award advance costs to claimants who would otherwise be unable to litigate their public interest claims. The decision of the Supreme Court will have significant implications for access to justice for disadvantaged and marginalized groups.
The trial of Mr. Caron’s French language rights case lasted more than 80 days and was originally funded by the Court Challenges Program (CCP). After the CCP was cancelled in September 2006, Mr. Caron sought, and was granted an interim costs order on the basis of British Columbia (Minister of Forests) v. Okanagan Indian Band, [2003] 3 S.C.R. 371 (Okanagan). The Crown has appealed this order.
Audrey Johnson, Executive Director at LEAF notes that, “people in the lowest income levels in Canada are disproportionally women, financial constraints put potentially meritorious claims at risk every day and result in unconstitutional laws remaining unchallenged. Those who are the most excluded and marginalized are in greatest need of support to enforce their constitutional rights through public interest litigation.”
Ensuring respect for the rule of law and protecting and promoting the rights of marginalized groups are essential in a democratic society. The elimination of CCP, restricted access to legal aid, and the decreased availability of any other source of funding for test case litigation for equality seekers make the interpretation and application of the Okanagan test an even more pressing concern.
LEAF, in coalition with the Council of Canadians with Disabilities, the Charter Committee on Poverty Issues and the Poverty and Human Rights Law Centre, will submit that the legal principles applicable to the consideration of an application for advance costs should be grounded in the Court’s constitutional jurisprudence, particularly the constitutional commitments to substantive equality and to the protection of minorities; as well as international human rights law and jurisprudence.
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Contact:
Audrey M. Johnson Joanna Birenbaum
Executive Director, LEAF Director of Litigation, LEAF
416-595-7170 ext 225 416-595-7170 ext 223
LEAF is a national, non profit organization committed to confront all forms of discrimination through legal action, public education, and law reform to achieve equality for women and girls under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. For more information, please visit us at www.leaf.ca.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
The Governments of Canada and Manitoba invest in Manitoba's Bilingual communities
January 13, 2010
Winnipeg, Manitoba– Manitoba’s 17 bilingual municipalities will benefit from a $1,680,000 federal-provincial investment to support rural diversification; green projects; youth retention and entrepreneurship; and export development and advisory services to new Canadians.
Additionally, a contribution of $59,500 will assist the Conseil de développement économique des municipalités bilingues du Manitoba (CDEM) in providing Francophone youth in Manitoba with a series of workshops on entrepreneurship, cultural identity, sport, leadership, and heritage.
“We are pleased to be supporting Manitoba bilingual communities in their goal to build strong economic development plans,” said Ron Lemieux, Minister of Local Government, on behalf of Peter Bjornson, Minister of Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade. “Manitoba’s investment will ensure bilingual communities succeed.”
“Our Government recognizes the importance of supporting bilingual communities in achieving results that will strengthen their economies,” said Shelly Glover, Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface, on behalf the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification (WD). “By supporting these key initiatives, we are promoting a strong future for Manitoba’s Francophone communities.”
Since 1996, Le Conseil de développement économique des municipalités bilingues du Manitoba (CDEM) has become a leader in economic development in Manitoba, and has embraced the power of bilingualism to stimulate, encourage and support bilingual municipalities as unique and promising places to live and do business.
The Government of Canada and the Government of Manitoba are investing a total of $1,680,000 towards this CDEM project. WD is providing $840,000 under the Economic Development Initiative (EDI) through the Government of Canada’s “Roadmap for Canada’s Linguistic Duality.” The Province of Manitoba is providing $840,000 under the Canada-Manitoba Western Economic Partnership Agreement, and nine municipalities are investing $10,000 each.
The Department of Canadian Heritage is investing $59,500 under the Development of Official-Language Communities Program through the Government of Canada’s Roadmap for Linguistic Duality in Canada 2008–2013: Acting for the Future.
“We wish to thank the Government of Canada and the Province of Manitoba for investing in special projects,” said Louis Allain, executive director of CDEM. “The three year investment agreement is critical for the implementation of strategic projects for rural development, for the next generation of young people and for business immigration.”
The funding will allow CDEM to provide support to youth and new immigrant start-up businesses, develop entrepreneurial training for youth, and complete nine community economic development plans, or “Vision Plans.” In addition, Francophone youth will have the opportunity to further develop their cultural and linguistic pride, while developing their skills, interests and leadership capacity.
The EDI supports business and economic development, which encourages sustainable growth in Western Canada’s Francophone communities. The initiative aims to help individuals, businesses, youth and immigrants to flourish in the language of their choice and in their communities.
Under the Canada-Manitoba Western Economic Partnership Agreement, Canada and Manitoba are contributing $25 million each, over four years, to strengthen economic activity and improve the quality of life in western Canadian communities.
The Development of Official-Language Communities Program is aimed at fostering the development of Canada’s Francophone and Anglophone minorities and enabling them to fully participate in all aspects of Canadian life. Like the Roadmap for Canada's Linguistic Duality 2008–2013: Acting for the Future, support for this organization reaffirms the Government of Canada’s commitment to our two official languages and the vitality of official-language minority communities. The Roadmap is an unprecedented government-wide investment of $1.1 billion over five years.
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Winnipeg, Manitoba– Manitoba’s 17 bilingual municipalities will benefit from a $1,680,000 federal-provincial investment to support rural diversification; green projects; youth retention and entrepreneurship; and export development and advisory services to new Canadians.
Additionally, a contribution of $59,500 will assist the Conseil de développement économique des municipalités bilingues du Manitoba (CDEM) in providing Francophone youth in Manitoba with a series of workshops on entrepreneurship, cultural identity, sport, leadership, and heritage.
“We are pleased to be supporting Manitoba bilingual communities in their goal to build strong economic development plans,” said Ron Lemieux, Minister of Local Government, on behalf of Peter Bjornson, Minister of Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade. “Manitoba’s investment will ensure bilingual communities succeed.”
“Our Government recognizes the importance of supporting bilingual communities in achieving results that will strengthen their economies,” said Shelly Glover, Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface, on behalf the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification (WD). “By supporting these key initiatives, we are promoting a strong future for Manitoba’s Francophone communities.”
Since 1996, Le Conseil de développement économique des municipalités bilingues du Manitoba (CDEM) has become a leader in economic development in Manitoba, and has embraced the power of bilingualism to stimulate, encourage and support bilingual municipalities as unique and promising places to live and do business.
The Government of Canada and the Government of Manitoba are investing a total of $1,680,000 towards this CDEM project. WD is providing $840,000 under the Economic Development Initiative (EDI) through the Government of Canada’s “Roadmap for Canada’s Linguistic Duality.” The Province of Manitoba is providing $840,000 under the Canada-Manitoba Western Economic Partnership Agreement, and nine municipalities are investing $10,000 each.
The Department of Canadian Heritage is investing $59,500 under the Development of Official-Language Communities Program through the Government of Canada’s Roadmap for Linguistic Duality in Canada 2008–2013: Acting for the Future.
“We wish to thank the Government of Canada and the Province of Manitoba for investing in special projects,” said Louis Allain, executive director of CDEM. “The three year investment agreement is critical for the implementation of strategic projects for rural development, for the next generation of young people and for business immigration.”
The funding will allow CDEM to provide support to youth and new immigrant start-up businesses, develop entrepreneurial training for youth, and complete nine community economic development plans, or “Vision Plans.” In addition, Francophone youth will have the opportunity to further develop their cultural and linguistic pride, while developing their skills, interests and leadership capacity.
The EDI supports business and economic development, which encourages sustainable growth in Western Canada’s Francophone communities. The initiative aims to help individuals, businesses, youth and immigrants to flourish in the language of their choice and in their communities.
Under the Canada-Manitoba Western Economic Partnership Agreement, Canada and Manitoba are contributing $25 million each, over four years, to strengthen economic activity and improve the quality of life in western Canadian communities.
The Development of Official-Language Communities Program is aimed at fostering the development of Canada’s Francophone and Anglophone minorities and enabling them to fully participate in all aspects of Canadian life. Like the Roadmap for Canada's Linguistic Duality 2008–2013: Acting for the Future, support for this organization reaffirms the Government of Canada’s commitment to our two official languages and the vitality of official-language minority communities. The Roadmap is an unprecedented government-wide investment of $1.1 billion over five years.
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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
Friday, January 08, 2010
Is HP's Web Camera 'Racist'? - DiversityInc.com
Why being culturally and racially sensitive are important in today's world. This is good. People are vigilant and it means we have to change the way we think in a profound manner or it may cost you business and friends as well.
Is HP's Web Camera 'Racist'? - DiversityInc.com
Is HP's Web Camera 'Racist'? - DiversityInc.com
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Province provides $20,000 in grants to schools for innovative citizenship education projects
January 7, 2010
Projects raising awareness of human rights, teaching youth about the parliamentary process and promoting empathy and community volunteerism are among those receiving one of 20 grants to support innovative citizenship education projects, Healthy Living, Youth and Seniors Minister Jim Rondeau announced today.
“The Manitoba Grants for Innovation in Citizenship Education provide opportunities for students to learn about citizenship hands-on,” said Rondeau. “Whether learning about how government works or the importance of getting involved in their communities, these projects will help students across the province learn to be better citizens and build strong communities.”
In 2009, 72 applications were received from 28 school divisions across the province. Twenty schools will receive a $1,000 grant to support their project. Each of the successful projects focuses on social or cultural issues to help students learn more about their communities, other cultural backgrounds or global issues.
“We want to support our youth as they learn about their role in the community and what they can to do make the world a better place for everyone,” said Rondeau. “Learning about something hands-on only increases the meaning and importance of the lesson being learned and these grants will support the innovative work happening in schools across Manitoba.”
Since the program first began in 2004, $90,000 in citizenship education grants have been provided to public and funded-independent schools across Manitoba.
A detailed list of projects being funded can be found at:
www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/citizenship/c_grant/index.html.
Projects raising awareness of human rights, teaching youth about the parliamentary process and promoting empathy and community volunteerism are among those receiving one of 20 grants to support innovative citizenship education projects, Healthy Living, Youth and Seniors Minister Jim Rondeau announced today.
“The Manitoba Grants for Innovation in Citizenship Education provide opportunities for students to learn about citizenship hands-on,” said Rondeau. “Whether learning about how government works or the importance of getting involved in their communities, these projects will help students across the province learn to be better citizens and build strong communities.”
In 2009, 72 applications were received from 28 school divisions across the province. Twenty schools will receive a $1,000 grant to support their project. Each of the successful projects focuses on social or cultural issues to help students learn more about their communities, other cultural backgrounds or global issues.
“We want to support our youth as they learn about their role in the community and what they can to do make the world a better place for everyone,” said Rondeau. “Learning about something hands-on only increases the meaning and importance of the lesson being learned and these grants will support the innovative work happening in schools across Manitoba.”
Since the program first began in 2004, $90,000 in citizenship education grants have been provided to public and funded-independent schools across Manitoba.
A detailed list of projects being funded can be found at:
www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/citizenship/c_grant/index.html.
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
African Renaissance Depends on Internal Growth, Stable Governments -- and Patience - Knowledge@Wharton
While the rest of the world was rocked by the financial crisis and recession, Sub-Saharan Africa, with less to lose, has fared better than many other regions. The crisis was a setback, but the continent's diverse economic regions are expected to regain their footing in the coming year and experience strong growth relative to other parts of the world. Observers predict that governments will continue reform initiatives, infrastructure will improve and investors will put capital to work across the continent. Read the full article
http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article.cfm?articleid=2404
http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article.cfm?articleid=2404
BBC News - Row over South Africa Xhosa king's secession bid
South African King from the Xhosa tribal group is threatening to take 60% of South African Land which he claims belongs to the Xhosa people. King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo claims to represent 10 million people but officials poop poohed his claim as being "silly". Read more
BBC News - Row over South Africa Xhosa king's secession bid
BBC News - Row over South Africa Xhosa king's secession bid
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Well - New Book Urges Women to Stop Worrying About Their Health - NYTimes.com
There is a new book the author of which appears to be tired of the increase in prescription for living which has caused many of us to micromanage our health and instead of living we are busy trying to follow other people's prescription. It is a known fact that when a person is either too fat or too thin they are more susceptible to disease and earlier death. All the other stuff we are being bombarded with are those trying to sell us something and a lot of hot air.
Let's follow the golden rule - do everything in moderation and most of us will be fine. The focus this year should be on enjoying life and all its gifts in moderation.
Well - New Book Urges Women to Stop Worrying About Their Health - NYTimes.com
Let's follow the golden rule - do everything in moderation and most of us will be fine. The focus this year should be on enjoying life and all its gifts in moderation.
Well - New Book Urges Women to Stop Worrying About Their Health - NYTimes.com
For Controversial Wind Farm Off Cape Cod, Latest Hurdle Is Spiritual - NYTimes.com
The tribes — the Mashpee Wampanoag of Cape Cod and the Aquinnah Wampanoag of Martha’s Vineyard Natives have won a cultural victory over wind-farm development in their area arguing that such a farm comprising 130 wind-turbine would invade their spiritual and cultural space which the powers that be appear to agree with. They argued that the farm would interfere with their spiritual ritual of greeting the sunrise, which requires unobstructed views across the sound, and disturb ancestral burial grounds.
It is heartening to see this victory. Developers must respect people's culture and spiritual base from which they operate. This is what promotes cultural understanding. Read the story
For Controversial Wind Farm Off Cape Cod, Latest Hurdle Is Spiritual - NYTimes.com
It is heartening to see this victory. Developers must respect people's culture and spiritual base from which they operate. This is what promotes cultural understanding. Read the story
For Controversial Wind Farm Off Cape Cod, Latest Hurdle Is Spiritual - NYTimes.com
Monday, January 04, 2010
Op-Ed Columnist - World’s Healthiest Food - NYTimes.com
Food that can save your unborn child from unnecessary disabilities.
Op-Ed Columnist - World’s Healthiest Food - NYTimes.com
Op-Ed Columnist - World’s Healthiest Food - NYTimes.com
Educators of Colour Network - Dialogue event - Calling those in the Education Profession
Educators of Colour Network
Who are we?
We are a group of educators who are working together to create
opportunities to connect with other educators of colour.
What is our goal?
To provide networking opportunities for educators of colour, to build
the leadership capacity within communities of colour, and to increase
the representation of visible minorities within our field.
How can you be a part?
Email educatorsofcolour@yahoo.ca to be added to our contact list
and/or to register for our upcoming event.
Discussion Groups
Thursday, January 28th, 2009
Seven Oaks School Division Board Office
830 Powers Street
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
This event is made possible through the financial sponsorship
of the Seven Oaks School Division.
See the reverse for more information.
Please join us at 5 P.M. on January 28th
at 830 Powers Street for networking and dialogue.
Group A
Building Your Leadership Capacity
Target Audience: Permanent Contract Teachers
Group B
Becoming the Indispensible Substitute
Target Audience: Term, Substitute, and Pre-Service Teachers
Group C
Incorporating Culture in the Classroom: Black History Month
Target Audience: Classroom Teachers
Register by emailing educatorsofcolour@yahoo.ca .
Please indicate the discussion group that you would like to participate in.
Space is limited!
Would you like to know more? Contact a member of our leadership team:
Michelle Jean-Paul Burnett mburnett@wsd1.org
Sherry Webb Jones swebb@wsd1.org
Jason Pinder jpinder@retsd.mb.ca
Wayne Wyke wwyke@wsd1.org
Cynthia Taylor cynthia.taylor@lrsd.net
Duane Brothers duane.brothers@7oaks.org
Refreshments will be served.
Co-sponsored by Seven Oaks School Division
Who are we?
We are a group of educators who are working together to create
opportunities to connect with other educators of colour.
What is our goal?
To provide networking opportunities for educators of colour, to build
the leadership capacity within communities of colour, and to increase
the representation of visible minorities within our field.
How can you be a part?
Email educatorsofcolour@yahoo.ca to be added to our contact list
and/or to register for our upcoming event.
Discussion Groups
Thursday, January 28th, 2009
Seven Oaks School Division Board Office
830 Powers Street
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
This event is made possible through the financial sponsorship
of the Seven Oaks School Division.
See the reverse for more information.
Please join us at 5 P.M. on January 28th
at 830 Powers Street for networking and dialogue.
Group A
Building Your Leadership Capacity
Target Audience: Permanent Contract Teachers
Group B
Becoming the Indispensible Substitute
Target Audience: Term, Substitute, and Pre-Service Teachers
Group C
Incorporating Culture in the Classroom: Black History Month
Target Audience: Classroom Teachers
Register by emailing educatorsofcolour@yahoo.ca .
Please indicate the discussion group that you would like to participate in.
Space is limited!
Would you like to know more? Contact a member of our leadership team:
Michelle Jean-Paul Burnett mburnett@wsd1.org
Sherry Webb Jones swebb@wsd1.org
Jason Pinder jpinder@retsd.mb.ca
Wayne Wyke wwyke@wsd1.org
Cynthia Taylor cynthia.taylor@lrsd.net
Duane Brothers duane.brothers@7oaks.org
Refreshments will be served.
Co-sponsored by Seven Oaks School Division
UPCOMING EVENT - DIVERSITY FILM PRODUCTION
FIRST CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS:
To be Interviewees for Diversity Awareness DVD
Background:
The Department of Labour and Immigration, Government of Manitoba is looking for immigrants as well as members from Manitoba’s ethnocultural communities to be interviewed as part of an exciting new project; the production of a Diversity Awareness DVD.
The Diversity Awareness DVD will be used to raise awareness amongst recently arrived newcomers on the following topics:
• Cultural diversity in Manitoba and its benefits
• The importance of increasing our understanding of each other’s cultures
• Manitoba’s multicultural heritage
• The Aboriginal and Métis communities in Manitoba
• What ‘equality’, ‘human rights’ and ‘multiculturalism’ means in Manitoba
Who are we looking for?
• A recent or long term immigrant
• A ‘Manitoban born’ member of an ethnocultural community
• A leader in your cultural/ faith community or cultural organisation
• Participants should feel comfortable speaking on camera
• Pre-screening meeting and interviews should require no more than 2 hours in total
• Must be available for pre-screening meeting and interview between December 2009- February 2010
You will be asked questions such as:
• What does diversity mean to you? Why is cultural diversity important in Manitoba?
• What are the common misconceptions or stereotypes other people have about your own culture?
• What are some of the important things you have learnt about other people’s cultures?
• Can you belong to a cultural community and be Canadian at the same time?
• How can other people find out more about your culture?
• What steps did you take to change the negative image other people had of your culture?
• Do you have questions about aboriginal culture and/or modern aboriginal issues?
An honorarium will be provided
If you have any further questions or are interested in participating, please contact Lauren Phillips at (204) 475-9283 or email at laurenmargaret@gmail.com
To be Interviewees for Diversity Awareness DVD
Background:
The Department of Labour and Immigration, Government of Manitoba is looking for immigrants as well as members from Manitoba’s ethnocultural communities to be interviewed as part of an exciting new project; the production of a Diversity Awareness DVD.
The Diversity Awareness DVD will be used to raise awareness amongst recently arrived newcomers on the following topics:
• Cultural diversity in Manitoba and its benefits
• The importance of increasing our understanding of each other’s cultures
• Manitoba’s multicultural heritage
• The Aboriginal and Métis communities in Manitoba
• What ‘equality’, ‘human rights’ and ‘multiculturalism’ means in Manitoba
Who are we looking for?
• A recent or long term immigrant
• A ‘Manitoban born’ member of an ethnocultural community
• A leader in your cultural/ faith community or cultural organisation
• Participants should feel comfortable speaking on camera
• Pre-screening meeting and interviews should require no more than 2 hours in total
• Must be available for pre-screening meeting and interview between December 2009- February 2010
You will be asked questions such as:
• What does diversity mean to you? Why is cultural diversity important in Manitoba?
• What are the common misconceptions or stereotypes other people have about your own culture?
• What are some of the important things you have learnt about other people’s cultures?
• Can you belong to a cultural community and be Canadian at the same time?
• How can other people find out more about your culture?
• What steps did you take to change the negative image other people had of your culture?
• Do you have questions about aboriginal culture and/or modern aboriginal issues?
An honorarium will be provided
If you have any further questions or are interested in participating, please contact Lauren Phillips at (204) 475-9283 or email at laurenmargaret@gmail.com
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