RedWAY BC News - Harnessing Technology to Honour, Inform and Connect Urban Aboriginal Youth to Services, Opportunities, the Community and Each Other
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Friday, October 13, 2006
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In this issue...
CALENDAR UPDATES! Plus, Over 20 articles, Job Postings,demystify the 90# warning and find Women's History Month events. Register now for the 2nd Annual Aboriginal Homelessness Research Forum, Justice Institute of BC courses, and Youth Forums. CONTESTS: WIN Susan Aglukark's new album and take the RedWAY Readers' survey for a chance to pick your prize.
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CORE Program for Aboriginal Trades Interviews NOW
Learn today, earn tomorrow and build your future
CALL NOW to register for next CORE Program - interviews to start October 30th and only 16 positions available. See pictures and hear from other grads...
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Justice Institute of BC Aboriginal Programs and Courses
Learn from well-known Dogrib writer/author Richard Van Camp
JIBC Courses benefit Aboriginal learners and those who work closely with Aboriginal organizations, employees, employers and coworkers. These competency-based courses combine online and
classroom-based learning, designed for working professionals...
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Aboriginal Homelessness Research Forum and Networking Event
SPARC BC and Native Education Centre
Meet Dr. David Newhouse, Chair of Indigenous Studies at Trent U at the Second BC/Yukon Aboriginal forum networking event and forum on Aboriginal homelessness research on...
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"Blood Red Earth" by Inuk singer/songwriter Susan Aglukark in stores now!
Harmony in Inuktitut and English languages from Aboriginal role model
Susan Aglukark is one of Canada’s most unique artists and a leading voice in Canadian music. Her newest independent release, Blood Red Earth, is arguably her most personal and reflective album to date.
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Aboriginal Women in Leadership Conference with Buffy St. Marie keynote,
Women of Distinction Awards, Chiefs and Leaders
Join us October 26-28 in Vancouver “Honouring Our Women and Seven Generations” with Leadership Forum with Brenda Baptiste, Chair, Brenda Chambers, Wendy Grant-John, Martha Greig, Hon. Ann Hanson, Chief Kowaintco Michel, Chief Judith Sayers, Shane Yellowbird...
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Honouring Aboriginal Women & Women Leaders
Share your thoughts, ideas and inspirations
by various e-mail forwarders and survey responders :-)
Enjoy these responses to our topic for discussion: "A woman who inspires me is ____ because________". Answers from across Canada are compiled here...
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RedWAY BC News Survey and Contest
Enter to win your choice in prizes by November 30th, 2006
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Win gift certificates, cash, or a free article in RedWAY! Click on this link, take 10 minutes to give us feedback, and you're entered to win a prize of your choice. All info you share is confidential and very appreciated as we expand our e-zine to meet your needs. Mac users click here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=714581938141
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Critical Updates: Oct. 19th Vote at City Hall to Affect Vancouver's Homelessness
Vancouver Indigenous Peoples Political Accord, NWAC Aboriginal Women's MRP Forum
Prevent more homelessness in Vancouver - send an e-mail or attend public meeting at city hall Thursday, Oct. 27; Native Women's Association of Canada MRP (Matrimonial Rights of Property) Forum coming to Vancouver next week, Sardis Pow Wow, and...
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Aboriginal Youth Mental Health Forum October 13 to 15
KAYA - Knowledgeable Aboriginal Youth Association hosting 3-day event
Aboriginal Youth! Food! Prizes! Come voice your opinion! Contribute your ideas to the Aboriginal Child & Youth Mental Health Plan. Join us for performances, workshops, inspirational speakers, and roundtable discussions to RE-DEFINE what mental health means, and is, for Aboriginal people...
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Aboriginal Technical Assistance Program Funding!
Aboriginal non-profit LOI deadline: October 13th
by Centre for Sustainability Team
Closes TODAY! TAP grants support capacity building efforts of B.C.’s Aboriginal not-for-profit organizations. Plus, check out their newsletter for sustainabiltiy resources, upcoming workshops, surveys. Learn more...
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Native Women will be heard on Matrimonial Property Rights
Assembly of First Nations supporting initiative
The Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC) is leading
the way in conducting consultations across Canada to hear ideas and opinions from Aboriginal women about matrimonial real property protection for women and children living on reserve...
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Smoke Signals Section: Aboriginal Announcements, Native Messages and NDN News
Condolences to families of John Turvey and Minnie Kullman
This section is like a Notice Board for the community to post news - like an electronic version of the moccasin telegraph. Reminders: Native Education Centre AGM, ATAP grants, and...
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Job Postings, Aboriginal Employment and Training Programs
Employment Equity, Workplace Diversity or just plain good business sense!
Retail sales, opportunities to work and volunteer with 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games, CHOICES Pre-employment for Women and Working Together Aboriginal (WTA) program for Aboriginal Youth, Sports Legacy Fund, Redwire Magazine...
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CHOICES Pre-employment Training Program for Aboriginal Women
Incredible instructors, curriculum and support for change
October provides for the 26th intake of the CHOICES program for Aboriginal Women at Helping Spirit Lodge Society. At Valerie Dudoward's funeral last week, I was reminded by many past participants of how this course that has helped so many women change their lives...
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What is an e-zine, anyhow? Why do I need one?
Learning about the fastest growing communication tool
Do you like the look of RedWAY BC News? Is it time you learned more about how an e-zine program can benefit YOU? Want to start with YOUR OWN PAGES in here? Here's some basic Q and A's...
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Working Effectively with Aboriginal Peoples Conference Report Released
Grand Chief Ed John, Satsan Herb George, Assistant Deputy Minister Julian Paine connect with participants
Leaders from industry, all four levels of government, business and communities across BC met September 19 & 20th in Prince George for the "New Relationship and Working Effectively with Aboriginal Peoples Conference". Read quotes and highlights...
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Halloween Jokes you can tell mummy or daddy long legs...
History of the hallowed All Saints Day and spending's UP!
by Krazy Kristin, Ghouls & Goblins
The history of Halloween and princess vs. pirates...how's your costume rated? Plus, jokes like: "What did the spider say to the fly?" and "What happened to the two crazy vampires?"...
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Re: 90# on your telephone warning messages
Internet hoax? real threat? or e-mail mania?
Has anyone else got this spam message about #90 or 90#? I got the warning four times last week to put in RedWAY BC News. I appreciate everyone trying to inform me and therefore our readers, but...
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Dates, Deadlines, Partners & Prices
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ARCHIVES (other great issues to check out)
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Aboriginal Artists, Native Performers, Pow Wow Poster
October 11, 2006
Vol. 2006
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Issue 41 - Back to Business & School
September 28, 2006
Vol. 3
Issue 15
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Issue 40 - Aboriginal Events, Native News & Reader Poll
September 14, 2006
Vol. 3
Issue 14
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Issue 39 - Aboriginal Photo Journal, Native Pic's and NDN Images
August 8, 2006
Vol. 3
Issue 39
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Issue 38 - Celebration Métis, Summer Swelter, and Education Initiatives
August 1, 2006
Vol. 3
Issue 12
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