RedWAY BC News - Harnessing Technology to Honour, Inform and Connect Urban Aboriginal Youth to Services, Opportunities, the Community and Each Other Thursday, September 28, 2006 Issue 41 - Back to Business & School   VOLUME 3 ISSUE 15   Publishing Info Dates, Deadlines, Partners & Prices   TOPICS Smoke Signals Hot Topics RedWAY BC News Team Events Calendar Job Postings From the Street - Youth Voices From the Heart - Support Services ARTICLE LIST In this issue... Passing of Tsimshian Warrior Woman - Valerie Dudoward Aboriginal Technical Assistance Program Funding! New Posting: GVUAS Youth Community Development Coordinator Metal Fabricator Apprenticeships - 6 positions NOW Canada Celebrates Aboriginal Women: A Journey Forward Travel! Teach! Learn! Support Students! Smoke Signals: Aboriginal Community News & Links Do kids really "Dust" to death? E-mail Hoaxes or Fact? From surplus of $13.2 million to chopping block Proposal Deadlines, Aboriginal Conferences, Women's History Month 4569 Aboriginal Children in Care Sustainable Aquaculture Regional Meetings Crystal Meth Awareness for Cowichan Valley Youth Fall of 2006 Living in Communities Dialogue Sessions Mike Gouchie - BC Singer crooning his way to the top! Volunteer Parent Support Circle Facilitators Needed Condomania needs Youth Educators for the 2006-2007 school year! Apply now to work with GVUAS and Redwire Magazine! Youth Educators Needed 3 Squamish Nation Job Postings Job Posting: Part-time Aboriginal Hepatitis C Educator Funding Development Program Position Available YOUR VOICE We want to hear from YOU! Send us info about: *your next gig *conferences *training programs * your story or poem *upcoming events *hot topics  E-mail us NOW In this issue... 24 articles and hundreds of links, including an entry-level metal fabricator apprenticeship program , visit our Job Posting Section, find out about a Technical Assistance Program for Aboriginal NFP's, and hear Budget reactions. Don't forget check our Calendar of Events (bottom of this page) and support Women's History Month by sharing your inspiration..   Passing of Tsimshian Warrior Woman - Valerie Dudoward Memorial Services & Tribal Ceremony: Sunday, October 1st, 2006 It is with great sadness that the family and relatives of Valerie Dudoward announce her sudden passing on September 24th, 2006 in North Vancouver, B.C. Valerie Dudoward was a Tsimshian Nation woman who received the potlatch name of “Wise Killer Whale” ten years ago. She was a writer, facilitator... [FULL STORY]   Aboriginal Technical Assistance Program Funding! Aboriginal non-profit letter deadline: October 13th by Centre for Sustainability Team These TAP grants support capacity building efforts of B.C.’s Aboriginal not-for-profit organizations. Plus, check out their newsletter for sustainability resources, upcoming workshops, surveys. Learn more... [FULL STORY]   Metal Fabricator Apprenticeships - 6 positions NOW Entry level position - training included for Aboriginal applicants Read more about 6 entry level positions for Metal Fabricating Apprenticeships in the Lower Mainland where the employer will provide training and... [FULL STORY]   New Posting: GVUAS Youth Community Development Coordinator Greater Vancouver Urban Aboriginal Strategy New! Does working to implement "Strategic Priorities that will honour ancestral teachings and utilize inherent strength and abilities” sound great to you? Apply for the GVUAS Aboriginal Youth Community Development Coordinator (4-month position), posting closes October 6th... [FULL STORY]   Canada Celebrates Aboriginal Women: A Journey Forward National Women's History Month October 2006 by Kristin Kozuback, Editor, RedWAY BC News Help us celebrate this year's theme is for Women's History Month, Aboriginal Women: The Journey Forward. Check out the poster, nominate a woman for an award now, and consider adding your thoughts into our living document started in May 2006... [FULL STORY]   Smoke Signals: Aboriginal Community News & Links by Moccasin Telegraphers! Thanks, RedWAY Readers Haida Gwaii getting connected, United Native Nations Election Results, ThinkNDN CD on sale, New Relationship Era and $100 million NRT Fund updates, "Raven Tales" coming to APTN and tons more... [FULL STORY]   Travel! Teach! Learn! Support Students! UNYA looking for Aboriginal tutors / mentors by Kristin Kozuback, Spiritlink Communications Travel to elementary and secondary schools and/or Homework Clubs Provide one-to-one tutoring and mentoring with individual students maybe homework, study skills and literacy development... [FULL STORY]   Do kids really "Dust" to death? E-mail Hoaxes or Fact? How to decide: Urban Legend or Real Threat for Youth by Kristin Kozuback and RedWAY Readers Usually we direct people to the "Hoaxbusters site" when they send us one of those tear-jerker chain messages or "Try this! He promises to "send 5 cents every time you forward this"? Well in this case, unfortunately, the viral message has real-life ties... [FULL STORY]   From surplus of $13.2 million to chopping block Budget reactions. letters and links Our Federal government's incredible surplus of $13.2 billion didn't save over 20 programs and initiatives from the Conservative chopping block this week. Already protest letters are pouring in... [FULL STORY]   Sustainable Aquaculture Regional Meetings Second Phase of Hearings Underway The Special Committee on Sustainable Aquaculture will begin a second phase of public hearings starting October 4 in the central coast community of Klemtu, then going to Bella Bella, Smithers, Campbell River, and... [FULL STORY]   Crystal Meth Awareness for Cowichan Valley Youth ‘Constructive Alternative Youth Initiative’ 12-week program by Jonathon Couchman and partners Learn about this new initiative based on Cowichan Valley Youth’s participation of a 12-week project to share in their knowledge of Crystal Meth Awareness and Prevention. Youth will create a DVD and host a live performance for... [FULL STORY]   Fall of 2006 Living in Communities Dialogue Sessions Unique Collaboration for anyone interested in shaping safer communities You're invited to participate in the Living in Community two-year city-wide project bringing together diverse community members to develop strategies to make healthier and safer for ALL members, including residents, businesses, sex workers, police, children and... [FULL STORY]   Mike Gouchie - BC Singer crooning his way to the top! Vote now for Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards Mike Gouchie has made his way into the final round of the Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards! Learn more about this Lheidli T'enneh singer, how to nominate him and listen to... [FULL STORY]   Volunteer Parent Support Circle Facilitators Needed Parent Support Services Society of BC Compassionate volunteers needed to co-facilitate in Lower Mainland. Intensive initial training in self-help philosophy, group process and development, child abuse issues and anti-oppressive practice... [FULL STORY]   4569 Aboriginal Children in Care Aboriginal Foster Parents Needed As of May 2006, there were 4569 Aboriginal children that are currently in care. Read about an initiative to create more Aboriginal Foster homes for Aboriginal Children and a coalition for Child Care Advocacy... [FULL STORY]   Proposal Deadlines, Aboriginal Conferences, Women's History Month October Calendar of Native News & Aboriginal Events RawWed free breakdancing at Interurban Gallery, upcoming AGM announcements, Crystal Meth Awareness Youth Project, Roundup 2007 for Mineral Exploration, Living in Communities Dialogue Sessions and so much more... [FULL STORY]   Condomania needs Youth Educators for the 2006-2007 school year! Teach youth to Planetahead! As part of our dynamic team, you will lead fun and educational workshops on peer pressure, relationship, gender, and sexual health issues in Vancouver and Richmond schools. Condomania is a popular and well-respected sexual health promotion program for teens aged 12 - 15... [FULL STORY]   Apply now to work with GVUAS and Redwire Magazine! Greater Vancouver Urban Aboriginal Strategy and Redwire Native Youth Media Society Two job great postings inside...GVUAS Aboriginal Youth Community Development Coordinator (4-month position) and Redwire Magazine Outreach Project Coordinator. Deadlines soon... [FULL STORY]   ARCHIVES (other great issues to check out) Issue 44 - Winter Seminars, contests, and events November 17, 2006 Vol. 3 Issue 18 Issue 42 - Aboriginal Awareness Courses, Fall Training, and Conferences You Can't Miss October 13, 2006 Vol. 3 Issue 16 Aboriginal Artists, Native Performers, Pow Wow Poster October 11, 2006 Vol. 2006 Issue 40 - Aboriginal Events, Native News & Reader Poll September 14, 2006 Vol. 3 Issue 14 Issue 39 - Aboriginal Photo Journal, Native Pic's and NDN Images August 8, 2006 Vol. 3 Issue 39 [MORE ARCHIVED ISSUES] Search through RedWAY BC News Type in words below to search all issues for articles containing: SUBSCRIBE, remove or update your address Click HERE! Support RedWAY BC! Support Urban Aboriginal Youth Employment Initiatives. Ask about our cost-effective advertising and partner packages. Email us today! SHARE THE NEWS Keep it real. Keep it current. Click on the 'Tell a Friend" link below so your friends can see a FREE copy of RedWAY BC News. 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