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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 (Jane / Finch)
FPYN Presents: Rahul Bhardwaj Speaking about the Toronto's Vital Signs report (Downtown)
B) Jobs
Research Assistant (Interviewers) / New Canadian Children and Youth Study (NCCYS)
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - Division: Strategic Planning and Analysis
Violence Against Women Counsellor
Seeking Workshop Facilitators for Newcomer Youth
Comprehensive Thematic Literature Review
Lifeguards - must be at least 16 years old
C) News & Announcements
Nominations Due Feb 1 for Community-Campus Partnerships for Health Annual Award
OXFAM International Youth Partnerships opportunity - Deadline Feb 12
Community Voices in Community Development Research Project - Inviting CD/Youth Workers
D) Events & Programs
Exploring Spaces to Be: 'Mixed Race' Identities and Activism Workshop
Is Your Child Unwilling to go to School? Bullying may be responsible.
Solution-Focused Treatment Of Domestic Violence Offenders: Accountability for Change
Homework Club in Brampton East
E) Resources
Racial Discrimination Major Threat to African American Women's Mental Health
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 (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
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
Research Assistant (Interviewers) / New Canadian Children and Youth Study (NCCYS)
Employer:Ryerson UniversityPosition type:Part-timeApplication deadline:Jan 18 2010 (All day)Apply To
Ryerson University is conducting “Leavers and Stayers,” (Principal Investigator: Dr Morton Beiser), a long-term study comparing the adaptation, health and well-being of Ethiopian children living in Toronto and in Addis Ababa. Interviewers are being sought to conduct face-to-face interviews with families who participated in two previous Leavers and Stayers surveys. Interviewers will be responsible for follow-up contact with project participants, scheduling interview appointments with study respondents, administering survey questionnaires and recording responses. Travel to participants’ homes or to community organizations in order to conduct interviews with parents and their children will also be required.
Requirements:
1. A bachelor’s degree (preferably in public health or social sciences)
or equivalent qualifications and experience;
2. Fluency in both oral and written English;
3. Ability to work with computers
4. Fluency in Amharic. Fluency in other languages such as Oromo, Tigrigna are assets
4. A thorough understanding of the Ethiopian community;
5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
6. Willingness to work on flexible schedules.
Direct experience working with the Ethiopian community involved in the project, understanding of issues faced by refugees and immigrants; and prior research and interviewing experience will be considered assets.
Qualified candidates will be invited for an interview with members of the research team. Selected candidates will also attend two full days of paid training as a condition of their hiring.
Remuneration: $100 per completed family interview (if the family has only one parent and one child taking part in the study. If there are two or more children, the remuneration is higher)
Work hours: an average of 12 hours a week, that is, 3 completed interviews per week.
Duration: three months – can work evening or weekends
Please forward your resume along with a covering letter highlighting your eligibility based on the above requirements to the attention of:
Wraparound Facilitator
Employer:YouthlinkWage:$41523.00Pay Type:per annumPosition type:Contract - full-timeApplication deadline:Jan 18 2010 (All day)Apply To
The successful incumbent will facilitate the wraparound process with adolescents and/or their families; form Individual and Family Teams according to Wraparound principles and practices; develop Wraparound and Crisis plans, monitor their application, updating and altering as needed; promote Wraparound within YouthLink and the community
- Ability to apply a solution-based approach to work with adolescents and families
- Superior communication skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of community resources
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Familiarity with the Wraparound model of service
- Access to a car, valid Driver’s License and business-use car insurance
EDUCATION: BSW or equivalent
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - Division: Strategic Planning and Analysis
Employer:Ministry of Children and Youth ServicesWage:$79016.00Pay Type:per annumPosition type:Full-timeApplication deadline:Jan 20 2010 (All day)Job Code: 18AGA - General Admin Ama Unit AGA18 Schedule: 6
Category: Administrative and Support Services
Job ID: 23689
If you are a highly organized individual with strong communications,
problem solving and issues management skills, then consider this
challenging opportunity to provide support to the Director`s office,
with the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Strategic Planning and
Analysis Branch.
You will: coordinate issues correspondence, requests and briefing
notes; manage corporate and branch relationships; provide human
resources support; coordinate budget and prepare forecasts; manage
administrative functions; and establish and maintain office procedures.
Qualifications:knowledge of financial and budgeting administration and
of related policies and procedures, fiscal management, decision making
and approval processes, to monitor, assess and provide recommendations
on the branch`s budget and develop and manage projects for the branch;
knowledge and ability to provide interpretation of policies and make
recommendations with respect to the development and implementation of
human resources, and administrative directions; demonstrated strong oral
and written communications skills; proven highly developed
problem-solving and issues management skills to identify problems and
arrive at innovative solutions in support of the branch`s direction and
business plans and to manage issues in a proactive manner; demonstrated
analytical skills and judgement to identify conceptual linkages and
policy gaps in moving towards integrated programs and service delivery
options, identify opportunities for collaborative work and anticipate,
identify and evaluate complex situations.
Applications must be received by the end of the closing date with the Job ID number quoted.
Apply online or send application to:
Applications are accepted online only. As an equal opportunity
employer, the OPS will provide employment accommodation if required.
Contact the Regional Recruitment Centre at:
1-866-994-8808, Ontario, CANADA
Fax: Faxes are not being accepted at this time.
Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when
applying to positions. The Ontario Public Service is an equal
opportunity employer.
Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human
Rights Code.
Consultant For Developing A Community Based Plan To Establish A Neighbourhood Centre In Meadowvale-Streetsville Area.
Employer:Peel Multicultural CouncilStart date:5 February 2010 (All day)Position type:Contract - full-timeApplication deadline:Jan 20 2010 (All day)Apply To
Contact name:Naveed Chaudhry Executive DirectorLocation:Email:naveed@peelmc.comFax:(905) 542-39501. Brief Introduction of PMC services: Peel Multicultural Council (PMC) is a non-profit, charitable, community organization. The Council, founded in 1977, develops and implements innovative, positive strategies to empower and assist marginalized community members obtain self-sufficiency. It is a non-profit organization and its goal is to promote a harmonious multicultural society and facilitate the settlement of newcomers to Canada. In recognition of its services, the Department of Citizenship and Immigration gave a “Citation for Citizenship Award” to PMC in October 2001.
PMC started providing ESL and Job Development programs since 1989. These include an ESL/Job Development Program with the Peel Board of Education and Peel's multicultural community in 1989, and an ESL Program Delivery for the Somali Association in 1991. It started providing LINC (Langauge Instructions for Newcomers to Canada) classes in western Mississauga in February 1995. The present set of classes consist of full-time, part-time day and part-time evening classes from level 1 to level 6. PMC also provide childminding services consisting of 18 seats for the pre-school children of LINC students.
PMC successfully started additional settlement services to newcomers in October 2007 through the Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program (ISAP) and Job Search Workshop (JSW) and added HOST program for youth as well adults in 2008. PMC added Enhanced Language Training (ELT)with component of job placemnt in 2008. PMC’s JSW and ELT programs have made tremendous difference in the lives of many internationally trained professionals by provididng them vital tools for seeking and retaining employment. PMC is a member of the Peel ISAP Committee as well as Peel LINC Partnership. PMC also makes positive contributions toward enhancement of settlement services in the Peel Region being an active steering committee member of the Peel Newcomers Strategy Group.
2. Project Background
Meadowvale and Streetsville areas in Mississauga (which is PMC's service catchment area) is a multicultural community. This area has been identified as under served when it comes to delivery of vital social services. An influx of the immigrantion population in this area has changed its demographic landscape. An Ontario Trillium Foundation and United Way of Peel sponsored study (done by Social Planning of Peel) shows that the population growth for Streetsville and Meadowvale is 44% and 22 % respectively. The same study shows that rate of growth in the immigrant population in these two areas has been recorded at 74% and 48% respectively. Contrary to this growth, there hasn’t been any substantial improvement in the social services available to the community.
People living in Meadowvale and Streetsville areas know how hard it is to find and access services – whether it’s services for children, families, youth, adults, or seniors. Any needed social services available are spread all over the Mississauga city or not in a way that responds to community needs here. Peel Multiculrual Council is the only service provider to meet the needs of newcomers to Canada. Many essential services needed for the larger community (which means including citizens) are not available in this area of the city. Community members feel that access to services is seriously impeded by the lack of accessible service sites in neighbourhood.
2. Purpose
The main purpose of this project is to develop a business plan to establish a community neighbourhood service centre. It will bring together currently available immigrant settlement services and community services. The proposed new services will include but are not limited to: early years centre; seniors drop in centre; employment resoure centre; pre-employment services; family services; and recreation services for children and youth etc.
3. Objectives of the plan for the establishment of a Neighbourhood Centre in Meadowvale-Streetsville Area:
PMC's neighbourhood Resource Centre will bring a wide range of services to the door step of community members and will be able to fill this gap effectively. It will provide a critical outlet to accessible services. PMC’s neighbourhood services centre will become a focal point for formal and informal services thus linking community members to a full range of services and linking staff from across multiple sectors in a single joint effort. This centre will also help create opportunities to support the building of social networks that will add to the informal capacity of Streetsville and Meadowville community members.
For this to happen, PMC has to establish the needs and develop a business plan to set-up a neighbourhood centre. The staffing resources requested with PMC’s OTF project will help establish this service and allow PMC to develop necessary strategies for strong funding proposals. Consequently, this will attract new and absolutely necessary community services funded by local, provincial, federal and private sector foundations in the proposed neighborhood centre. This project will also create avenues for community engagement and development of leadership skills among the community members.
OTF Funding will provide key support to the PMC to hire a consultant to develop a feasiblity study and business plan in consultation with community members and community organizations to establish a neighbourhood resource centre in Meadowvale and Streetsville area of Mississauga. This business plan will help PMC and other community organizations to make a case for funding of various services needed in this area.
4. Hiring of the Consultant:
a) Publication of the vacancy:
PMC will engage an experienced and competent consultant familiar with the demographics of Peel in general and Meadowvale-Streetsville in particular in order to accomplish the work. Quotations for this will be invited from interested contactors.
b) Screening of the Application: While making recommendations on the shortlisted consultants, it will be determined whether the prospective consultant can demonstrate the following capabilities:
· Ability to engage community members and community organizations in consultation process
· A proven ability of doing feasibility studies and business plans for community service organization.
· A track record of positive outcomes from the prepared business plans, leading to establishment of needed community services/organizations.
c) Final screening: From the shortlisted consultants, final screening will be made through a formal process of interview, necessary experience and skill sets to complete this task. ?? not sure what this means. The f-following things will be considered while making a decision to hire a consultant:
· How experienced is the consultant?
· What other similar projects has the consultant worked on?
· Who would work with PMC on this project?
· What type of reports will PMC receive from the consultant?
· What are the consultant’s expectations of PMC board/staff involvement in this process? What can PMC expect from the consultant?
· What will a typical community consultation session with the consultant look like, in terms of time and work? How many sessions typically? What follow-up is there once we have completed the process?
· How would you describe the way you go about a job?
· Will your written scope of work include a timeline and fee expectation?
What installments will make-up your fee structure?· What is your project workload at present? How long will it take to complete our project?
D) Profile of the chosen consultant must reflect:
· Sound knowledge of development issues and practitioners in Peel Region
· Background in social sciences with at-least 10 years of progressive experience
· Cross-sectoral (Newcomers, youth, seniors, women, family services) experience
· Substantial policy analysis/ development experience
· Substantial needs assessment, feasibility and business planning experience
5 Eligibility: Both individuals and institutions are eligible to apply for this assignment.
6. Show a step-by-step work plan for your project indicating each of the steps in order;
The project will have three phases which include:
Phase I: Literature review
Phase II: Community Consultations
Phase III: Feasibility Study
Phase IV: Business Plan to establish Neighborhood Services Centre
7. What will the consultant help PMC achieve?
At the end of the contract, the consultant will help PMC achieve the following:
· Identification of the need for enhanced community services in Meadowvale and Streetsville area.
· Identification of spacing needs to house the identified (through this project) and already existing services at one central but easily accessible location.
· Help PMC and other community groups identify the funding resources to start the proposed services.
· Sustainability of the proposed Neighborhood Services Centre.
Expected Results:
a. Identify new partnerships, collaboration and networks of interested community members
b. new model of community centre developed
Performance indicators:
a. Community network established committed to developing community centre in the Meadowvale and Streetsville areas of Mississauga.
b. Feasibility plan developed for community centre in Meadowvale and Streetsville, outlining interested partners, potential programs and potential funders.
8. The indicators to be used to measure the success of this project:
· By the time community consultations are complete, this project will have raised a high degree of community awareness and will have also taught the community members the importance of being involved in community programs
· The project will bring out the leadership qualities among community members engaging them in this project through a steering committee and consultation forums.
· Dialogue initiated with the community through this project will help in the identification of the critical social and human services needed in the Meadowvale and Streetsville areas.
· The project will eventually lay foundation for the establishment of a Neighborhood Services Centre which will serve the community for many years to come. This will be the project’s real achievement as Meadowvale and Streetsville areas have been struggling for a long time to establish a Neighborhood Services Centre that will provide a variety of much needed human social services to support the diverse needs of families and individuals in the area.
9. 9. Time Lines:
· Submission for Proposed Research Plan – February 28, 2010
· Update on research progress – June 2010
· Draft Report plus presentation: November 20, 2010
· Final report & Business Plan for the Project – December 20, 2010
11. PMC Contact information:
If you are interested in this posting please send (mail, e-mail or fax) your profile stating relevant/similar experience and cover letter to the following address, so at to arrive at PMC no later than 4:00 p.m. We thank all applicants, however only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Violence Against Women Counsellor
Employer:Jamaican Canadian AssociationPosition type:Contract - part-timeApplication deadline:Jan 22 2010 (All day)Apply To
Email:tojobs@jcassoc.orgDuration: Contract, Part-time to March 31, 2010 (Renewable)
The Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA) is an incorporated, non-profit charitable organization, whose mission is to uphold Jamaica*s Motto Out of Many, One People, and in so doing maintain and support the cultural heritages of Jamaicans in the Diaspora. Furthermore, the organization aims to improve life for Caribbean people of all heritages, people of African descent as well as others who subscribe to our goals and objectives.
Job Function:
To provide counseling and support services to abused women and their
children who are victims or witnesses of domestic violence. Conduct
extensive outreach to women who have been victimized and provide
counseling and support services inandeffort to empower women so they can
overcome the barriers in their personal lives and both reduce violence
and to ensure that women who are victims of violence have access to
information, access to support in a safe, confidential and culturally
sensitive environment. Responsible for: developing and delivering
educational workshops; providing information and referrals to relevant
services within the community; advocating on behalf of clients for
programs and services; and, assisting women to achieve a new awareness
about themselves and their lives.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
· Develop, evaluate and implement strategies to resolve client
issues
· Assist clients in re-establishing positive family
units/support systems
· Consult with other professionals in the social services,
medical and legal systems to provide comprehensive intervention
· Advocate on behalf of clients as required
· Network with other agencies and support groups
· Provide a broad range of therapeutic services/modalities to
women and children (i.e. related to physical, emotional or sexual
abuse)
· Ensures the confidential, accurate, collection of data and
files is adequately maintained
· Provide crisis intervention and supportive services as
required
· Provide information and supportive services to other
referring agents, and liaise closely with other service providers to
ensure optimum delivery of services
· Participate in case conferences, as necessary
· Provide culturally sensitive services
· Conduct outreach and promotion
· Write all client documentation to meet agency, professional
and legal requirements
· Prepare written plan of care, risk/needs assessments reports
· Demonstrates flexibility, initiative and creativity in
working with young people
· Other duties as assigned by management
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Post-secondary education in Human Services (BSW, MSW) or
other equivalent qualifications
· Minimum of 3 years experience in a social service/counselling
environment
· Familiarity and proven ability to work with government and
community systems
· Familiarity with community being serviced is preferred
· Proficiency in case-management and crisis intervention
· Strong working knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act
and other pertinent legislation
· Analytical skills to identify and resolve problems, assess
client needs, formulate recommendations, develop appropriate service
contracts, and determine actions to address the needs of the child and
family
· Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Current Police Clearance Check
· Social and multi-cultural sensitivity
· Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and
PowerPoint)
· Ability to speak a second language is considered an asset
For more information visit: http://www:jcassoc.org
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those applicants
selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is part of
the CUPE bargaining unit. A police reference check is required prior to
the successful applicant*s start date. The JCA promotes the
principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the Ontario Human Rights
Code. We encourage applications from people of all races, colours,
ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.
HEAL Program Supervisor
Employer:Heal (Helping End Abuse for Life) NetworkWage:$66130.00Pay Type:per annumPosition type:Full-timeApplication deadline:Jan 25 2010 (All day)Apply To
Contact name:Isabell WiffenLocation:Fax:(905) 450-890235 hours ( $55,455 - $66,130)
SUMMARY
The Heal (Helping End Abuse for Life) Network is a collaboration of 18 social service agencies within Peel region who are dedicated to providing services for children, age’s newborn to 16 years who have witnessed woman abuse. The lead agency is Catholic Family Services Peel-Dufferin.
The Program Supervisor coordinates the development and delivery of The HEAL Network program and services. This position supervises clinical and administrative staff, interns, students and volunteers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervision, training and evaluation of staff, students, group facilitators and volunteers.
Liaising with community agencies and partners to coordinate and implement services for children (0 to 16 years) exposed to woman abuse
Development and updating of program curriculum, tools and evaluation
Ensure cultural competence in HEAL Network programs
Seek project funding and submit proposals to support new program initiatives
Facilitation of trainings, presentations and meetings to community members
Overseeing and providing leadership to ongoing HEAL Network projects
QUALIFICATIONS
M.S.W. with professional registration
Experienced in Woman Abuse and Children Exposed to Violence
Supervision, Community Development and Program Coordination experience
Able to apply a Pro-Feminist Anti-Oppression Framework
Basic computer skills
Seeking Workshop Facilitators for Newcomer Youth
CultureLink's Newcomer Youth Centre is currently running a peer leadership training program for youth ages 14 to 18. The program includes three days a week of after school activities including sports, nutrition, health, environment and anti-oppression training. We are looking for organizations or individuals who could run short workshops (1.5hrs) on relevant topics. The purpose is to give the group as many diverse experiences as possible and information on a variety of issues. Please contact me if you can offer help or have any ideas. Thank you! rbutler@culturelink.net
Comprehensive Thematic Literature Review
Employer:Canadian Mental Health Association, Peel BranchStart date:1 February 2010 (All day)Application deadline:Jan 20 2010 (All day)Apply To
Contact name:Patricia Penney-RouzesEmail:penneyrouzesp@cmhapeel.caThe Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Region Branch (CMHA Peel) works collaboratively with local police, a health care agency and a non-profit housing agency to support individuals living with mental illness who are at significant risk of involvement or re-involvement with the criminal justice system. CMHA Peel, on behalf of the partners, seeks a fee-for-service arrangement with a qualified bidder to conduct a comprehensive thematic literature review of published and grey literatures on two topics * police/mental health liaison initiatives, and short-term residential treatment beds. Proposals are due in electronic format by 5 pm EST Friday, January 20, 2010. It is anticipated that an award will be made and work will commence at the beginning of February 2010 with the final report due at the end of March, 2010. Detailed information regarding the scope of the literature review, the amount of the award, guidelines for preparing a proposal, and evaluation criteria for proposals are outlined in the Request for Proposals available from Patricia Penney-Rouzes at the email address below.
Lifeguards - must be at least 16 years old
Employer:Pro Recreation ManagementWage:$13.00Pay Type:per hourPosition type:Contract - full-timeApplication deadline:Mar 15 2010 (All day)Apply To
Lifeguard * must be at least 16 years old and have the NLS certification. Supervise swimmers at condominium outdoor pools. Pay is between $11 and $13 per hour. Summer full time positions * June to Labour day (Sept 6, 2010) Locations all across the GTA. Apply by calling 905-780-0835 or 1-866-710-0005 and leaving a message on our voice mail, faxing resume to 905-889-5499 or emailing at orchardclub@rogers.com
Please let me know if you require more information.
Thanks again.
Steve Yarrow
President
Nominations Due Feb 1 for Community-Campus Partnerships for Health Annual Award
The Community-Campus Partnerships for Health (CCPH) Annual Award recognizes exemplary partnerships between communities and higher educational institutions that are striving to achieve the systems and policy changes needed to overcome the root causes of health, social and economic inequalities. The award highlights the power and potential of community-campus partnerships as a strategy for social justice. The 2010 award will be announced and recognized during a ceremony at CCPH's next conference, May 12-15, 2010 in Portland, Oregon.
Partnerships nominate themselves and need not be members of CCPH. Partnerships that have applied in the past but did not receive the award or honorable mentions may re-submit. We welcome nominations from any country or nation.
Past awardees and honorable mentions have come from Canada, Peru, South Africa and the United States.
Nominations are due no later than Feb 1, 2010.
For the nomination guidelines, visit
http://depts.washington.edu/ccph/pdf_files/Award10guidelinesf.pdf
For information on past awardees, answers to frequently asked questions and other resources, visit http://depts.washington.edu/ccph/awards.html
For information on the CCPH conference, visit
http://depts.washington.edu/ccph/conf10-overview.html
OXFAM International Youth Partnerships opportunity - Deadline Feb 12
I am pleased the post the OXFAM International Youth Partnerships opportunity here for you. If you are between 18 - 25 years and would like to become community leader, would like to learn and share your idea or establish your own organisation then become an OIYP action partners.
Deadline is 12 Feb 2010 and I hope all who are interested will grab this big opportunity. I would like to request all faculty and other members to pass this information to students and youth who are eligible.
UCP-SARnet will also help all participants who will come to Delhi, India for final training after selection.
We are looking forward support from all members and faculty who are from different universities. You may contact me personally too for any kind of help.
Wish you all a Very Bright and Successful New Year. May this 2010 turns your dreams into reality and your efforts into achievement.
Thank You & All the Best.
Birendra Kumar
Assistant Facilitator for Asia & Pacific
http://ucpsarnet.iglooprojects.org/aboutucp
Community Voices in Community Development Research Project - Inviting CD/Youth Workers
A community development worker with 20 yrs. experience & a grad. student at OISE/UT. I am conducting a Research Study on community and youth workers who were (initially) hired based on lived experience and/or from within the population served (geographic or shared social identity). All enquiries and participation will be CONFIDENTIAL. Involves 2 interviews - January 20th - mid February 2010. Research Proposal has been approved by U. of T. Ethical Review Process. An opportunity to share experience, expertise, challenges, issues. coreen.gilligan@utoronto.ca 416-735-4738
Exploring Spaces to Be: 'Mixed Race' Identities and Activism Workshop
Exploring Spaces to Be: 'Mixed Race' Identities and Activism Workshop is an innovative workshop being offered for a limited time in 2010.
*Encourage a friend to take this workshop with you. Gift certificates to this workshop and other 2010 workshops are available.
Workshop details:
Date:Sunday January 17th at 1:00-4:00 pm
Location: anitAfrika dub theatre, 62 Fraser Ave, Toronto. Just off of King St. West in Parkdale Liberty Village.
Contact: tomee@tomeesojourner.com or 416-951-0154 to register.
Website: www.tomeesojourner.comPlease note: limited spaces are available and payment must be made prior to the workshop.
Workshop design and materials created and copyright owned by Tomee Sojourner.
Is Your Child Unwilling to go to School? Bullying may be responsible.
Date(s):Jan 20 2010 - 5:00pmRecognize the early signs of bullying
Protect your child from being bullied
Attend a video information session
Cost: Free
Register at 905-595-0722 ext 4000 or nic@tcet.com
Solution-Focused Treatment Of Domestic Violence Offenders: Accountability for Change
Date(s):Feb 25 2010 (All day)Register now!
Adriana Uken
In this workshop the presenter will address how to effectively reduce and eliminate domestic violence in as short a time as possible in a respectful manner while eliciting cooperation and accountability from offenders.
Participants will learn to:
Work effectively and respectfully with mandated clients
Overcome resistance and hostility
Hold clients accountable for solutions
Elicit realistic and meaningful goals
Amplify and reinforce positive behaviours
To register online:
For more information:
e-mail: training@hincksdellcrest.org
Tel: (416) 972-1935 ext:3233
Websites: www.brieftherapynetwork.com
Homework Club in Brampton East
Date(s):Feb 1 2010 - 4:00pmLocation:Join and Register Today ! Brampton East Campus Unit #14 905 595 0722 ext. 4000 NIC@tcet.com www.tcet.com/NIC
ELIGIBILITY & DURATION
For youth ages between 13 and 18 years old
EVERY MONDAY, February 1 - April 19, 2010 4:00pm to 5:00pm University Students as Mentors
BENEFITS:
Practice English language skills Get help with homework Learn about Canada Make new friends Build confidence
Get your Highschool Community Hours!
www.facebook.com/newcomerinformationcentre
Racial Discrimination Major Threat to African American Women's Mental Health
Source:Science DailySource material link:Discrimination experienced by African American women linked to depression. A study recently published in Sex Roles examines the link between depressive symptoms and discrimination among 2300 adult African American women. The study shows that women who experienced higher degrees of discrimination also experience more depressive symptoms.
