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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