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Mish Mash Table of Contents
A. FPYN Presents
FPYN Presents: Check in & Connect with other Youth Workers
FPYN Presents: Rahul Bhardwaj Speaking about the Toronto's Vital Signs report (Downtown)
FPYN Presents: Rahul Bhardwaj Speaking about the Toronto's Vital Signs report (Jane / Finch)
B. News & Announcements
Delisle Youth Art Exhibition : Call Out For Submissions
Dropping out / Staying in school comic book
C. Jobs & Internships
Become a member of North America's First Youth Food Policy Council
D. Events & Programs
EXPRESS YOURSELF THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY - program for youth
UPCOMING PACT LIFESKILLS & CSO PROJECTS Winter 2010
Seminars for Charities and Nonprofits on the HST (Harmonized Sales Tax)
Explaining the Health Gap Experienced by Girls and Women in Canada
Webinar with Senator Art Eggleton on housing, homelessness, poverty
Emergence 2 at Whippersnapper Gallery
OPIRG Open House! organize. mobilize. resist.
Youth Opportunities Presents, The Secrets to Personal Success
YOUTH VISUAL ARTIST TRAINING PROGRAM - Due this Friday!
Post date:
FPYN Presents: Check in & Connect with other Youth Workers
Whether you are a counsellor, social worker, youth and child worker, outreach worker or someone involved in the front lines, please join us for a monthly discussion group.
We would like to start a monthly discussion group where we can come together to reflect on youth engagement, community development and resources. We started earlier in the year with topics such as reflecting and discussing our youth engagement, community development, supportive services and clinical/therapeutic counselling practices. Hope you will join us to keep these conversations going.
When: Thursday, January 21st 2010 from 6-8PM
Where: CSI (Centre for Social Innovation) 215 Spadina, 'Think Tank" room 4th Floor
Please RSVP to:
Nicole nicole.bolton@ontario.ca & Tasha tasha.bodnarchuk@gmail.com
** Food will be provided
FPYN Presents: Rahul Bhardwaj Speaking about the Toronto's Vital Signs report (Downtown)
Date(s):Feb 25 2010 - 3:00pmThe Toronto Community Foundation President & CEO Rahul Bhardwaj is speaking about the Toronto's Vital Signs(r) report, speaking on the findings and their implications .
"This report provides a snapshot of Toronto and gives us all a clear picture of the health of the city. We hope to raise awareness of the trends and encourage citizens to think actively about the kind of city we want to have," said Mr. Bhardwaj.
Please RSVP at fpynadmin@gmail.com
This event will focus on community health issues that are relevant to youth and the people who work with youth.
2:30 - doors
3:00 - The event begins and Rahul Bhardwaj Speaks
3:30 - Question and Answer Period
4:00 - Break into small groups and brainstorm what to do with this info
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag1w8HH5BTs
FPYN Presents: Rahul Bhardwaj Speaking about the Toronto's Vital Signs report (Jane / Finch)
Date(s):Feb 23 2010 - 3:00pmThe Toronto Youth Justice Network is hosting this event.
The Toronto Community Foundation President & CEO Rahul Bhardwaj is speaking about the Toronto's Vital Signs(r) report, speaking on the findings and their implications .
"This report provides a snapshot of Toronto and gives us all a clear picture of the health of the city. We hope to raise awareness of the trends and encourage citizens to think actively about the kind of city we want to have," said Mr. Bhardwaj.
Please RSVP at fpynadmin@gmail.com
This event will focus on community health issues that are relevant to youth and the people who work with youth.
2:30 - doors
3:00 - The event begins and Rahul Bhardwaj Speaks
3:30 - Question and Answer Period
4:00 - Break into small groups and brainstorm what to do with this info
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag1w8HH5BTs
Delisle Youth Art Exhibition : Call Out For Submissions
We’re still accepting art of any medium for our youth art exhibition opening on April 8th, 2010.
If you are interested and would like to learn more about how you can submit your work to the Delisle Youth Gallery please contact us by phone or email, or drop-by with your work or go to www.delisleyouth.org/gallery
Submit your work weekdays between 9am- 5pm:
Tara Gingrich, MSW
Counsellor & Delisle Youth Gallery Coordinator
Delisle Youth Services
416.482.0081 x236
416.482.5055 fax
255 – 40 Orchard View Boulevard
Toronto, Ontario M4R 1B9
Dropping out / Staying in school comic book
Staying in School
In Level Up, Terry is contemplating dropping out of school. But before he does, he’s asked to spend some time with his cousin Dave, a successful game developer. Rather than lecture Terry, Dave makes the importance of school relatable – he compares education to moving up a level in a video game.
Please send an email if you’re interested in previewing a low res PDF of any of our comic books. And feel free to pass this email on to anyone who might be interested. Pricing can be found at www.thehealthyaboriginal.net for the single issue comic books.
Sean Muir
Executive Director
3945 West 51st Ave Vancouver, BC V5V 3V9
P 604-876-0243 sean@thehealthyaboriginal.net
BC incorporated non-profit Society No. S-48530
Project Manager
Employer:Front line Workers InitiativePosition type:Full-timeApplication deadline:Jan 8 2010 (All day)Apply To
Contact name:Search and Selection CommitteeLocation:Fax:(416) 405-8936Program Overview:
Frontline Workers Initiative is a collaboration of grassroots groups, mainstream organizations and individuals working in some capacity with frontline or direct service workers to create an improved degree of consistency amongst frontline or direct service workers who serve youth. The initiative will build on the abilities and competencies of frontline or direct service workers to engage and help develop the youth they serve through a more wholesome and holistic understanding of their needs and of the need to affect change in their community.
Position Summary:
Facilitate the strategic and practical development of the Frontline Workers Initiative by:
• Coordinating the research for the long-term sustainability of FLW initiative
• Ensuring that all timeliness are being met
• Co-ordinating the delivery of all relevant training to
Front lin Workers• Communicating with various stakeholders to ensure that initiative objectives are being met
• Providing superior co-ordination and project management skills, team co-ordination and planning abilities.
• Bringing a proven track record of designing and developing curriculum using popular education principles
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Management and Administration
· Liaise with and report to FLW Steering Committee
· Monitor required and relevant documentation and data collection
· Develop proposals for new partnerships
· Provide leadership and team building
· Ensure timely and accurate documentation of all activities
· Ensure that all financial matters are managed efficiently
· Prepare and present regular quantitative and qualitative reports and updates as required
Community Relations And Communication
· Participate in local committees and activities of relevance to FLW initiative
· Encourage opportunities for intra/interagency collaboration, community advisory groups, and citizen participation
Advocacy
· Actively push to have FLW initiative to be sector acknowledged, approved and ultimately accredited
· Keep up-to-date on issues affecting frontline workers, and on issues which relate to the development of FLW. In collaboration with the Steering Committee take appropriate action in response to issues or concerns
· Advocate on various levels to ensure sustainability of FLW initiative
· In conjunction with the FLW Steering Committee be prepared to engage in appropriate advocacy and actions to respond to the developmental needs of FLW
Experience:
• 3 years direct work experience in program and curriculum development including all aspects of process development and implementation.
• Demonstrated experience in training methodologies and delivery
• Highly developed writing skills.
Key Skills And Abilities
· Demonstrated history of working in community building including engagement, program design and facilitation
• Sound understanding of community issues facing youth in priority neighborhoods
• Strong understanding, experience and working knowledge of issues confronting youth workers.
• Demonstrated ability in public relations, community development, project planning, design and advocacy
• Knowledge of Adult Education / training principles
• Proven ability to build healthy teams, manage the human element and provide strong conflict resolution supports
• Demonstrated skills in both verbal and written communication, organizational and administrative tasks (proficient in MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Successful history of proposal/grant writing
• Demonstrated experience working from an Anti-oppressive framework with a commitment to healthy conflict resolution
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple budgets (petty cash, cheque requisitions, monthly variance reports)
• Familiarity and proven ability to work with government and community systems
• Analytical skills to identify and resolve problems, assess project needs, formulate recommendations, develop appropriate partnership proposals, and determine actions to address issues as they arise
• A creative thinker with a collaborative and strengths based leadership style
• History of partnership development with the ability to work effectively with external stakeholders
• Detail oriented with proven capacity for initiative development and ability to carry out projects
Please submit Resume and Cover Letter.
Co-Artistic Director
Employer:Across Experiences: Toronto District School Board Co-op Arts ProgramApplication deadline:Jan 10 2010 (All day)Apply To
Contact name:Christine Jackson, Program CoordinatorEmail:Christine.jackson@tdsb.on.caThe TDSB Arts department, in collaboration with the Aboriginal Education Centre and Cooperative Education department seeks an Aboriginal co-artistic director to support an ensemble of secondary students in the development of an original multi-disciplinary performance piece that will tour schools. This project invites Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students to participate in rich cross-cultural exchange and a range of creative processes, facilitated by artists and educators.
We invite applications from Aboriginal dance, theatre, media, and interdisciplinary artists with experience and expertise in the following areas:
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal perspectives
• Current practice in contemporary Aboriginal arts and culture sector
• Experience working with diverse youth
• Artistic collaboration skills
• Artistic direction skills
• Group facilitation skills
Project Duration: 12-14 weeks, February - June
This position may be full–time (9 am – 4 pm, 5 days per week) or part-time (to be negotiated).
Salary: to be determined
We are also looking for artists who are interested in one week or two week residencies, with a focus on a particular artistic discipline.
Interviews: the week of January 11-15
For additional information, please contact:
Administrative Assistant
Employer:Pathways to Education - Rexdale Community Health CentreWage:$46019.00Position type:Full-timeApplication deadline:Jan 13 2010 (All day)Apply To
Contact name:Sonia Rashid, Human ResourcesEmail:sonia.rashid@rexdalechc.comThe Rexdale Community Health Centre provides primary health care, community development and health promotion programs to diverse communities in North West Toronto. Pathways to Education works with high-school students to keep them in school, improve their academic success and help them move on to post-secondary education. The primary goal of the Pathways to Education program is to address the social determinants of health by providing programs and services to enhance the educational and employment success of youth in the Rexdale/Jamestown community. The Administrative Assistant works to assist staff by providing key administrative and support duties, while maintaining databases.
Responsibilities
• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Program Director and the Pathways to Education team.
• Produce and maintain databases and their corresponding reports.
• Oversee supplies, including ordering, organizing, keeping track of orders and working within budget.
• Provide administrative support at meetings involving the community, Pathways to Education staff and Advisory Committee including minute-taking, set-up and other supports.
• Participate in organization-wide meetings and activities.
• Provide key administrative support for program student registration process.
• Produce materials for program promotion and administration.
• Other organizational duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• Post-secondary school diploma in office administration, or related program or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Three to five years administrative experience with progressive responsibility; preferably in a health or human service setting.
• Good computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office: Publisher, Word, Power Point, Excel, Access, and/or experience working with databases.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and to work independently.
• Good organizational, coordination and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of a second language considered an asset.
• Experience and knowledge of community development, youth programming, education, research and evaluation.
• An understanding of the strengths and capacities of youth, as well as barriers and challenges faced by youth in the Rexdale/Jamestown area.
• Ability to work in a manner that preserves confidentiality of information about students, staff and others.
• Ability to work in a TCHC townhouse office in a priority urban neighbourhood in Toronto.
• Willingness to work flexible hours with occasional evenings.
• Candidate must be able to provide a security clearance.
Starting Salary Range: $38,195-$46,019 (depending on experience), plus benefitsHours per week: 35
Starting date: ASAP
Status: Unionized position
Please quote ‘Administrative Assistant’ in the subject line
Please note this is a unionized environment-UFCW Locals 175 and 633
We would like to thank all applicants; only those invited to interviews will be contacted.
Become a member of North America's First Youth Food Policy Council
How do you(th) envision the new decade?
Rooftop gardens.... Seed saving.... More vegetarian and wheat-free
options....
Local food in school cafeterias... GMO labeling?
It's time to have your voice heard!
Become a member of North America's First Youth Food Policy Council Simply
fill out the attached application and send it to TYFPCapplications@gmail.com
with your CV or Resume by January 15th.
At that time, Toronto Food Policy Council Staff will select new members of
the TYFPC! As a council member, you will have to opportunity to shape the
future of youth food policy councils, contribute to Toronto's
ground-breaking Food Strategy and represent YOUR community.
There are other countless ways to become involved with the TYFPC including
attending our bi-monthly community meetings. Mark you Calenders for the
first TYFPC meeting of 2010. On February 1st from 5:30-7:30 at Metro Hall
(55 John Street) room 308, we will be hearing from our friends at the
African Food Basket, learning more about the Toronto Food Strategy and
introducing the newest council members.
Do you have web-page design skills? The TYFPC is looking for food-lovin'
youth to design our website. Why not make it part of a class assignment?
Email Hannah at hannahhortonlewis@gmail.com for more information!
TYFPC in the News..... Several council members were featured in a CHOMP
magazine article by Katrina Rozal
http://issuu.com/chompmagazine/docs/issue1 (page 14) And finally, our
friends at FoodCycles are hosting a screening of DIRT! the Movie at Bloor
Cinema (506 Bloor St W) on Thu, Jan 28, 2009 (6:30-8:30 PM). In addition,
FoodCycles is fundraising for its education work. Tickets will be available
online
(http://bit.ly/5mvEPT) and at the door on a sliding scale of $10-20.
There will be a reception at 6:30 PM and the movie will start at 7 PM and
end at 8:30 PM. You can buy sprouts, vegetable earrings or memberships
during the reception.
Eat and be Merry,
EXPRESS YOURSELF THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY - program for youth
Date(s):Jan 21 2010 - 4:30pmLocation:For more information, please contact
Free!
Steeles-L’Amoreaux
January 21st to March 11th 4:30-6:30pm
No experience or equipment needed! For Youth 14-17 years old
Reserve your spot A.S.A.P.
UPCOMING PACT LIFESKILLS & CSO PROJECTS Winter 2010
1. Downtown PACTFilm School Start Date- Monday January 18th, 2010 and running for six consecutive weeks-25 CSO hours (6 spots available).
2. North York PACTFilm School Start Date- Tuesday January 19th, 2010 and running for six consecutive weeks- 25 CSO hours (6 spots available).
3. Downtown/West PACTFashion School Start Date- Thursday February 4th 2010 and running for seven weeks- 28 CSO hours (4 spots still available) please note- start date pushed from Jan 14th to Feb 4th to ensure we have 6 youth registered. We may start sooner if we get 6 youth confirmed before then.
4. Downtown/East PACTRocks School Start Date- Saturday February 13th, 2010 and running for seven weeks- 28 CSO hours (8 spots still available).
For additional information regarding the above Projects including maps, directions and curriculums etc., please visit our website at www.pactprogram.ca
Also, please stay tuned for additional start dates for Winter sessions of our PACTBuild and PACTCooking projects once they are confirmed.
To make a referral on behalf of your clients, please see instructions below:
To make a referral or inquiry please contact Ben Marshall at referrals@pactprogram.ca or 416-656-8824. Please note that making referrals by email is always a good method as this creates an official record of the request and makes it much easier for me to manage at this end. I will always respond to let you know I have received your referral and that I have added the youth to the attendance list. The youth will always receive a welcome call prior to the project start date.
When making a referral on behalf of a youth, by email or telephone, please provide the following minimum amount of information:
1) The specific LifeSkills project you are referring to (including location) and start date
2) Name and contact info of Referral Agent
3) Full name of Youth- (Please note: do not include last name of youth in subject line of email)
4) Parent/Guardian Name
5) All available contact info.
6) Any special instructions or important info.
Best regards,
Ben Marshall
PACT Youth Crime Reduction Program
Program Manager
Work 416-656-8824
Cell 416-727-2971
Fax 416-916-2910
Email ben@pactprogram.ca
Seminars for Charities and Nonprofits on the HST (Harmonized Sales Tax)
Date(s):Jan 26 2010 - 1:00pmSeminars to lead you through the key elements of the HST, help your organizations understand how it will affect you, and assist you in developing a plan for the necessary changes.
On July 1, 2010 the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) will replace Ontario’s Provincial Sales Tax (PST). HST is more than GST at 13%: it will require organizations to re-evaluate current programs and budgets and make changes to accounting systems in time for May 1, 2010 when transitional rules will start to apply.
To help you get a handle on what the HST is going to mean for your organization, ONN has invited tax expert, Jonathan Spencer, C.A., to provide you with the information you need to know and help you prepare for the changes you'll have to make.
The seminars will be of interest to Executive Directors, staff and board members charged with implementing the HST at their organizations and communicating the impact of the new tax.
Dates: Seminar for Nonprofits: Tuesday, January 26th, 1:00-3:00 p.m. REGISTER
Seminar for Charities: Wednesday, January 27th, 1:00-3:00 p.m. REGISTERCost: $75, including refreshments
Seminar leader: Jonathan Spencer is a chartered accountant with more than 20 years experience as a GST and PST consultant. He is the author of the Practitioner’s Guide to Retail Sales Tax, a frequent speaker and facilitator and an active volunteer board member.
(416) 642-5786
Explaining the Health Gap Experienced by Girls and Women in Canada
Source material link:Explaining the Health Gap Experienced by Girls and Women in Canada: A Social Determinants of Health Perspective
Webinar with Senator Art Eggleton on housing, homelessness, poverty
Date(s):Jan 15 2010 - 11:00amPlease mark your calendar and plan to participate in the Wellesley Institute webinar with Senator Art Eggleton. Click here for more information and free registration.
• Far too many Canadians in cities live below any measure of the poverty line
• Too many people struggle to find and maintain affordable housing
• An increasing number of Canadians are homeless
“Despite the thoughtful efforts and many promising practices of …[many], the system that is intended to lift people out of poverty is substantially broken, often entraps people in poverty, and needs an overhaul.”
Join Senator Art Eggleton as he discusses In from the Margins: A Call to Action on Poverty, Housing and Homelessness, a new report from the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology: Subcommittee on Cities that offers 72 practical recommendations to “go beyond the ‘path dependency’ paralysis that has typified federal and provincial policy under governments of all affiliations for decades.”
This event is free. To participate, all you need is a phone and an internet connection.
Michael Shapcott | Director, Affordable Housing and Social Innovation | Wellesley Institute
45 Charles St E, Suite 101 Tel: 416.972.1010 ext 231
Toronto, ON, Canada, M4Y 1S2 Mobile: 416.605.8316
E-mail: michael@wellesleyinstitute.comYouth Engagement Training
Date(s):Jan 15 2010 - 9:30amFor school staff, youth, and professionals working with youth.
To register contact nancy@cmho.org
Emergence 2 at Whippersnapper Gallery
Date(s):Jan 7 2010 - 7:00pmWebsite: http://www.whippersnapper.ca/emergence/index.html
Whippersnapper is very excited to invite you to the most ambitious show ever
staged at the Gallery. "Emergence 2" is an entrancing two- person exhibition
of immersive sculptural installations by Toronto based Amanda Nedham and by
Montreal based Jannick Deslaurier.
Amanda Nedham and Jannick Deslaurier are each breaking major ground in their
respective budding careers. With artistic practices anchored in drawing yet
often manifested in sculpture and installation, their art at once
demonstrates profound technical skill while also weaving poetic dialogues
around important historical and contemporary issues.
Amanda Nedham's work is primarily concerned with the taxonomic functions of
history, in particular those that relate to colonial processes of archaic
classification, and cruelty. In her powerful new sculptural installation
"Generals Always Die in Bed", she will unveil a custom-built torture machine
fit for a general. Jannick Deslaurier's work also focuses in on histories of
violence literally sewing a discourse between the transcendence of beauty
and the tragedies of existence. Her fibre based drawings and sculptural
installations walk the line between fear and dreams, civility and death,
harmony and conflict, fantasy and horror. She will be presenting "Champ De
Povots", a beautiful field of poppies surrounding a life-size ghostly war
machine. In this bi-regional and cross-cultural two-person exhibit
WhipperSnapper Gallery is very proud to be presenting major new bodies of
work by each of these extremely relevant, fascinating and talented young
OPIRG Open House! organize. mobilize. resist.
Date(s):Jan 15 2010 - 4:00pmJoin the Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG) for an afternoon of radical politics, critical analysis and good food.
(Map: http://womenscentre.sa.utoronto.ca/2006/02/map.html)
The Ontario Public Interest Research Group at the University of
Toronto (OPIRG-Toronto) is a student funded, volunteer-driven,
not-for-profit, community/campus organization. Our mandate is to
facilitate action, education and research around issues of social
and environmental justice.
OPIRG strives to provide an anti-racist, trans and queer positive,
accessible, harassment-free space for students and community
members to utilize and develop skills as community organizers
while making links with larger social movements. OPIRG also
provides information and resources to its members and the
broader community.
Join OPIRG on January 15 to hear from our Action Groups about
their recent projects and future plans, and to share ideas and plug
in to the most dynamic activist space on campus. Learn about
indigenous solidarity, migrant justice, Palestinian human rights,
environmental justice, and anti-poverty work.
*Food will be served.
*The Centre for Women and Trans People is wheelchair accessible.
For more information, visit www.opirguoft.org
email: opirg.board@gmail.com phone: 416 978-7770
Youth Opportunities Presents, The Secrets to Personal Success
Date(s):Jan 18 2010 - 2:00pm7700 Hurontario Street Suite 314, Brampton
Networking Event
register - yo@tcet.com
Safe Sisters
Date(s):Jan 11 2010 - 4:00pmLocation:For more information, please contact
Contact name:AndreaPhone:(416) 266-1232 x15For girls ages 9-13
A 12-week program providing GIRLS with opportunities and skills to live and participate safely in their communities.
Participate in photography, art, theatre, yoga
Learn about self-defence, internet safety, bullying prevention
Gain self-confidence and empowerment
Make friends and have FUN!
FREE
This program is provided by YWCA Girls Centre in partnership with Scarborough Village Youth Service Provider Network.
YOUTH VISUAL ARTIST TRAINING PROGRAM - Due this Friday!
***OPEN-CALL to YOUNG ARTISTS***
The first ever SELAM VISUAL ART FESTIVAL will be taking place this coming MARCH 2010.The art exhibit will be held on the 2nd floor of the GLADSTONE HOTEL (downtown Toronto).
IF YOU ARE AN ASPIRING VISUAL ARTIST between the ages of 15 and 30, who could use some additional support, be sure to Apply to this great OPPORTUNITY!We are currently looking for 3 Young Habesha Artists to participate in an Artistic Mentorship by other emerging Artists within the GTA for FREE!
Apply to be a part of the STH Visual Arts Training Program and be entered in the Selam Visual Arts Festival.
HOW TO APPLY
Send an email to: program@soundthehorn.com with the following:
- Name
- Age
- Visual Art Medium
- Number of Years Practicing
- Please make sure to include a Brief Statement answering the following;
a.) Why you are interested in this opportunity?
b.) What you hope to gain from this opportunity?Deadline for this Submission is: FRIDAY JAN 8, 2010
Training will begin in January 16, 2010!++
THE SELAM VISUAL ART FESTIVAL is an extension of;
THE ANNUAL P2P SELAM YOUTH FESTIVAL: a youth arts festival which tackles HIV/AIDS awareness through art. Held in Toronto, this annual Festival is aimed at Educating & Empowering Youth through the Arts within our Communities about topics on HIV/AIDS awareness, education, and anti-stigmatization. Funding is provided by the AIDS Bureau.
