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August 2020
United Way of Calgary and Area and Natoo’si – Indigenous learning plan August
United Way of Calgary and Area and Natoo’si have curated an Indigenous learning plan around: knowledge about the history, cultures, and languages of Indigenous people in Canada. As part of our Indigenous Learning Plan activities, they have selected a number of inspiring, thoughtful, and informative learning opportunities to be explored throughout the month of August. These resources have something for everyone—the history of First Peoples on Turtle Island, language lessons, Indigenous book recommendations, and even a demonstration on how to…
Find out more »Diamond Willow Youth Lodge
Diamond Willow Youth Lodge is a safe, welcoming place for youth between the ages of 12 - 29 to drop-in or participate in a variety of programs and activities. Designed by young people, for young people, the lodge is a hub where Indigenous youth connect with peers, participate in their own sense of healing and well-being, while accessing a variety of programs and supports. These programs combine cultural learning and self-discovery, supported with health and wellness that includes: -Creative expression…
Find out more »Online Coffee Chats
So with all the wildness in the world going on, the Boring Little Girls Club has decided to host online Coffee Chats. Over Zoom hang out with your #soberbabesquad, drink your favourite non-alcoholic beverage, and get in some quality socializing! For security reasons, we will not be posting the Zoom meeting ID publicly. If you’d like to join, please reach out to the Boring Little Girls Club on Facebook (Boring Little Girls Club) or Instagram (@boringlittlegirlsclub) us or RSVP through…
Find out more »Help find the next members of the Prime Minister’s Youth Council
The Prime minister is accepting applications for the next cohort of members. Canadian youth, permanent residents and protected persons aged 16-24 years can apply. The application deadline is August 17, 2020. The PMYC is a group of young Canadians, between the ages of 16 and 24, who provides non-partisan advice to the Prime Minister and the Government of Canada on issues of importance to them and to all Canadians. Youth Council members meet both online and in person several times…
Find out more »Okotok Indigenous River Camp
Held in August at the Boys and Girls Club of Calgary's Camp Adventure site in Kananaskis, the Okotok Indigenous River Camp brings together urban-based Indigenous youth with multi-Nation Elders from across the province. This multi-day event focuses on learnings from the land with teachings centered on ceremony and protocol, traditional activities, and opportunities for one-on-one mentoring. Special this year, we will also be including online educational sessions in the weeks leading up to Okotok Indigenous River Camp. The goal is…
Find out more »The Okotok Indigenous River Camp Online Programming
In case you haven't heard, due to COVID-19, ARPA is moving several elements of our Okotok Indigenous River Camp online for 2020. The goal of this programming is to connect Indigenous Elders with the community so that they can share their wisdom and pass their knowledge forward. These sessions are FREE so click here to see upcoming webinars for August as well as an archive of past recordings. Upcoming sessions: · August 18 at 1:00 pm - The Seven Sacred…
Find out more »Canada Media Fund Careers
The Canada Media Fund welcomes and encourages applications from those with disabilities as well as from the following groups: persons who are Indigenous—First Nations, Inuit or Métis—or members of a "visible minority" as defined by the Employment Equity Act. This includes persons who are South Asian, Chinese, Black, Filipino, Latin American, Arab, Southeast Asian, West Asian, Korean, Japanese. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Click the link below to see…
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2020 Calgary Police Youth Foundation Backpack Giveaway
Tools for Success Back Pack Project Calgary Police are accepting registration for students who are looking to have a back pack our GIVEAWAY will be on August 27, 2020 at the Police Headquarters Gym on: 5111 47 ST. NE from 5-7pm Pohkaiskinimaatstsoh'taksist The Children’s schools supplies available are: -From K-grade 3- 150 –Backpacks -From Grade 4-6- 120 –Backpacks -From Grade 7-12 80- Backpacks More information: 1 page - Tools for Success Back Pack Project to register
Find out more »October 2020
Accepting Applications: Automotive/Heavy Equipment Technician Pre-Apprenticeship Training
This program is open to people born outside of Canada (citizen, permanent resident and convention refugee with a valid work and study permit) or Indigenous Calgarians (First Nations, Metis, Inuit) who are unemployed or working less than 20 hours a week, and have a CLB level 5/6. The pre-apprenticeship program is for people who would like to become apprentice automotive service technicians or apprentice heavy duty equipment technicians. Participants must be Ready, Willing, and Able to commit to our 25…
Find out more »November 2020
Riel Institute Education Aboriginal Family and Youth Support Program
RIEL Institute for Education & Learning Aboriginal Family & Youth Support Program COURSES Communications in Counseling, Critical Reading & Writing, Microsoft Office Suite Intro, Rural & Northern Studies, Family Violence, Addictions, Codependency, Theories Methods & Models, Life Enhancement, Indigenous Studies, Intro to Human Services, Teaching of the Elders WORKSHOPS & CERTIFICATES Employability Training, First Aid, Suicide Intervention, Crisis Intervention Training, Cultural Awareness, Holistic Wellness, Financial Literacy PROGRAMS ARE DELIVERED IN A CULTURALLY SENSITIVE & FOCUSED ATMOSPHERE INTERESTED IN TRAINING AND…
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