Training Opportunities

Human Rights in the Workplace public workshops

You can still register for upcoming Human Rights in the Workplace public workshops. The full-day public workshops, intended for managers, supervisors, team leaders, human resource professionals, union leaders, and small business owners, will provide participants with: 1) an overview of Alberta's human rights legislation, 2) information from the workshop module Duty to accommodate, and 3) an understanding of harassment in the workplace and strategies to prevent such harassment.

Deadline Approaches for ARDN Call for Presentations

Have you submitted your proposal to present at ARDN's Creating Rural Connections 2012 Conference and Tradeshow? The conference is from October 11-13, 2012 at Olds College and is focused on Regional Realities and Approaches. There's still time to get a proposal in to share your experience, knowledge, or best practices with delegates from across Canada. The deadline is April 27, 2012.

Lunch & Learn Crowdfunding in Calgary

An interactive workshop on social media, crowdsourcing and crowdfunding for charities and non-profits. The format will be a combination of seminar and discussion suitable for both beginners and seasoned experts in order for you all to learn from our experiences and the success of your peers.

The Creating Rural Connections 2012 Conference and Tradeshow

Regions. What are they? Do they matter? How do they affect rural communities in Alberta and across Canada? With the theme “Regional Realities and Approaches” guiding the Creating Rural Connections 2012 Conference and Tradeshow, these and other questions will be explored through keynote speakers, presentations and posters, workshops and discussions, and panel sessions. Held from October 11 to 13, 2012 at Olds College in Olds, Alberta, the Alberta Rural Development Network is hosting this national conference in partnership with the Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation and Olds College.

2012 Physical Activity Forum

The Alberta Centre for Active Living and Mount Royal University are proud to co-sponsor this important half-day Physical Activity Forum in Edmonton and Calgary. This year, the 2012 Physical Activity Forum forum offers a dynamic presentation by a renowned researcher and engaging speaker, Dr. Grant Schofield, who will outline some fresh, exciting ways to see the world and get it moving again! The main focus will be looking at new ways to get adults moving in their workplaces and children moving in our neighbourhoods.

Alberta’s Changing Political Landscape Lecture

Alberta is known for the longevity of its political dynasties. Governed by the Social Credit from 1935 to 1971, and by the Progressive Conservatives since then, the province has earned a reputation for political stability. Commentators regularly portray Alberta as a politically homogeneous “one-party state.” What does it mean to call Alberta a one-party state? Join University of Alberta Professors Dr. Steve Patten and Dr. Ian Urquhart on May 16th as they address these perennial political questions and assess the nature and degree of change taking place in Alberta.

A Place to Belong Workshop: Supporting People with Disabilities in Everyday Community Activities

This 2 hour, innovative workshop on April 11th by popular presenter Cara Milne of M-Powered Planning Ltd., is designed for any clubs, sport teams, church groups and community groups that would like to better include people with disabilities. It will give usable and practical information so that community groups can create an atmosphere of belonging. The workshop will include handouts and resources.

Did You Know? Careers in the Energy Industry

WATCH & WIN!!! Take a tour of our virtual career and job exploration page promoting awareness of careers associated with the local energy industry. Watch 10 videos on our page and come back here to enter to win a $200 iTunes card or and iPod Touch. Follow this link to enter the draw

UBC Offers New Course on Culture Plans

The UBC Centre for Cultural Planning and Development is offering a new 8-week, 100% online course on Culture Plans starting on May 1, 2012. This course will provide you with the knowledge, skills and perspective required to develop, implement and evaluate culture plans.

“Rural Communities in Alberta and Canada: The Three Pillars of Sustainability” Lecture

Join Dr. Lars Hallström and Shauna Feth as they explore the social, economic and environmental factors that make up rural Alberta and how they affect and change rural communities. Dr. Hallström will discuss sustainable development, focusing on water and water policy in Alberta as a benchmark for rural sustainability. Feth will present a multimedia case study highlighting the economic and social challenges of rural areas. The speakers will conclude with a discussion about the ways in which rural communities present opportunities for innovative public policies, new approaches to planning and citizen engagement.

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