Arts, Culture, & Heritage

New post-secondary program offering in Aboriginal sport & recreation

Students at the University of Alberta will have a new opportunity to boost their knowledge with the launching of a dynamic new certificate program in Aboriginal sport and recreation.

This certificate, unique in Canada, was jointly developed by the faculties of native studies and physical...

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Policy Briefs Studying Recreation and Diversity

Checkout these policy briefs on the relationship between recreation opportunities and diversity.  They are produced by the University of California, Berkeley.

• The Disparities in Park Space by Race and Income Policy Brief [pdf] highlights research on how the unequal distribution of park...

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Launching the Immigrant Entrepreneur Mentorship Program!

The Business Link and its funding partners Alberta Employment and Immigration (AEI) and Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) are pleased to announce an Alberta-wide initiative to promote immigrant entrepreneurs in Edmonton, Calgary, Grande Prairie and rural areas.

Our comprehensive program...

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ACE Communities August 2011 Newsletter

Check out the latest ACE Communities e-newsletter!  Full of community updates, resources, upcoing events and more, you shouldn't miss it!

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New Project Offers Holistic Approach to Learning

Rural Alberta Development Fund Board of Directors has approved more than $1.6 million in funding to implement a unique economic social enterprise program aimed at helping Aboriginal youth address issues of chronic unemployment, insufficient housing, substance abuse and overall well-being. This...

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Youth Business Workshops in Hobbema

Have you thought of owning your own business?  Are you a youth between the ages of 15 - 30 and live in the Maskwacis Hobbema area?

If you are, check out this FREE 4-day workshop with accomplished aboriginal entrepreneurs from all over Canada!  The workshop will include info on marketing and...

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A Guidebook for Building an Immigrant Workforce

Check out this Guidebook for Building an Immigrant Workforce in the Nonprofit Sector.

This guide aims to:

1) Outline a case for, and highlight the benefits of, hiring
immigrants.

2) Educate employers regarding the barriers around employing immigrants.

3) Share best practices for...

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Metis and First Nations Youth Art Competition

Field Law’s Metis and First Nations Youth Art Competition is a contest for aged 12-18 Metis and First Nations students enrolled in an Alberta or Northwest Territories junior high or high school. 

The theme of the competition is traditional winter celebrations and is open from April 4, 2011...

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Toronto’s Artists for Community Engagement (ACE) Awards

Check out these interesting awards set up in Toronto!  I wonder how we in Alberta might adapt this to our communities?

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2011 ACE Awards - The Neighbourhood Arts Network is pleased to announce the launch of the Artists for Community Engagement (ACE) Awards, a new set of awards focusing on...

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Kids at Hope Learning Opportunities

What would happen if everyone in your community stopped using the term 'Youth at Risk' and instead decided every child is capable of success - no exceptions! What happens when every child is considered to be a 'Kid at Hope'?

Does this concept interest you?  If you feel this idea might work in...

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