What has to happen?
As an Aboriginal woman proud of her heritage and mindful of the social ills affecting all aspects of indigenous life I ask a simple question, "What has to happen?" What has to happen so that true and lasting health and wellness return to Aboriginal communities across all of Canada? To ...
Will the Phoenix of healing rise from the ashes?
A contact sent me a rather interesting story which ran originally in the North Shore Outlook, a local north Vancouver newspaper. The headline read: Squamish elders torch drug den. When I was able to get past the fact that the writer hadn't capitalized Elders, I read the article and was ...
Healthy is as Healthy Does
In essence this workbook is an invitation to a better life. Through examining the choices made by the Visions’ role models and working through some questions and exercises on your own, we hope to ignite in you a spark of opportunity and self-belief. Although this workbook is a basic introduction to the world of wellness and health, what you choose to do with the information you discover in its’ pages can be your personal opportunity for meaningful choice and lasting change.
In it's pages you will find information on: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual wellness, budget worksheet, workout worksheet, goal worksheet, information on addictions, resources, etc.
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Wicihitowin - Circle of Shared Responsibility & Stewardship a community-driven model of an urban governance process that is inclusive of the many Aboriginal peoples and the agencies that serve them in Edmonton. |
Weekly Wisdom
AWPA Career and Job Fair
March 27, 2010
Aviation Museum
Edmonton
Important Message for Alberta Aboriginal Peoples
CAP will be holding a public session about the repeal of Section 67 of the Canadian Human Rights Act
Section 67 shielded some Indian Act decisions and provisions from challenges of discrimination by Aboriginal peoples.
March 15, 2010
CNFC, Edmonton
Women of Distinction Awards
Awards Gala - June 3, 2010
Nomination Deadline: March 19, 2010
Outside Looking In
Bringing dance curriculum to Aboriginal high school students
Application Deadline: March 31, 2010
2010 Canadian Aboriginal Writing Challenge
Open to Aboriginal youth 14-18 or 19-29
Deadline: March 31, 2010
Visit link or call: 1-866-538-4704
Heal The Waters
May 1, 2010 the world will come together to recognize the importance of water to all life. Be part of or lead a ceremony.
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Aboriginal Traditional Arts Project Grant Access up to $15,000 (may include $3,000/month allowance) Eligible projects include grants in the areas of: Art production Training and career development Marketing Research Commission Re-occurring deadline(s): Sept. 1 & Feb. 15 Click link for more info.
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January is Alzheimer Awareness Month. Check out the Alzheimer Society of Canada for more info.
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Tuesday, January 12th 2010
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According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) "fire death rate, fire incidence and fire-related damage and injury statistics are consistently higher throughout Canada in First Nations communities." And according to a 1998 U of A Safety Scribe newsletter "[d]uring this festive season statistics show there will be a 23% increase in residential fires, a 24% increase in the number of fire deaths, and a 43% increase in the number of fire related injuries" (thus these stats must be higher in First Nations communities). Click here to check out CMHC's pdf "Fire Prevention in Aboriginal Communities" and protect your family this holiday season; click here to access the French version.
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Wednesday, December 9th 2009
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