RedWAY BC News E-zine
Harnessing Technology to Honour, Inform and Connect Urban Aboriginal Youth to Services, Opportunities, the Community and Each Other
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Thursday, June 7, 2007
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Issue 55 - First Nations Summit, National Aboriginal Day Events, Native News
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In this issue...
Over 20 articles to honour, inform and connect you to Aboriginal initiatives. Celebrate National Aboriginal Day on June 21st, find flood updates and emergency links, react to racism with a reader poll, apply now for new Aboriginal Youth Internship program and follow FRAPC Elders on a journey to Victoria. Click into our Events Calendar, Job Postings and Smoke Signals sections for updates, deadlines and hot topics.
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Apply NOW for Incredible Aboriginal Youth Internship Program
Unique program will provide 10 Youth with learn/work/intern experience
Apply now! Forward this to friends! Aboriginal Youth can develop leadership abilities, learn about legislative and government management processes, increase Aboriginal participation in the public service and assist in building the capacity of Aboriginal communities and organizations...
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FRAPC Elders Meet with MCFD Minister Tom Christensen
Clear message - continue transfer of MCFD services to Aboriginal Authority
May 31st the FRAPC Elders Council brought 65 letters of support to lunch urging Minister Christensen to continue the regionalization process that will see MCFD services transferred to an Aboriginal Authority...
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Vancouver Coastal Aboriginal Planning Committee releases report
Ministry of Children and Family Development Transfer of Authority
The VCAPC is one of five provincial organizations with a mandate to prepare for the transfer of authority to deliver Aboriginal services and programs currently administered by the MCFD. Links and info inside...
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VANOC Sustainability Report Gets Support from Range of Community Members
Links and comments from CBSR, Four Host First Nations and more
The recently released 2010 Winter Games Sustainability Report initially received positive reviews from a range of organizations like Canadian Business for Social Responsibility. “Sustainability has been strategically integrated into all of VANOC's business considerations and operations," and Four Host First Nations Society says, “The Games experience will truly be enhanced by ensuring that Indigenous Peoples from across the country have access to opportunities to benefit from the Games.” Read what Covenant House and others say, then send us your...
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Flood Updates, Emergency Services, Links to Valuable Resources
Are you prepared for a 72-hour emergency?
Our blessings go to those affected by flooding this month. Inside find emergency services tips, links to current water levels, flood alerts for all of BC, and the notice from the First Nations Summit about postponing the June 2007 Summit...
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First Nations Information Management - Principle of OCAP
Ownership, Control, Access and Possession foundations for success
The First Nations Technology Council continues to be a champion for the collaborative approach to First Nations information management. This article shows how interested groups to come together to share skills and experience to build stronger, more successful information management solutions. Inside learn key concepts, find links to resources and...
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New Relationship Conference, June 25th - POSTPONED
Speakers include Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Satsan Herb George, Chief Keith Matthew
Join leaders from industry, business experts and communities across BC in Westbank, BC for the next "New Relationship Conference" in June. Agenda inside...
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Aboriginal Wellness Event keeps growing!
Kla-how-eya Aboriginal Cultural Centre in Surrey, June 23
Pamper yourself while supporting self-employment initiatives for Aboriginal Women. Great prices! Learn about aromatherapy, reiki, massage, artwork, manicures, pedicures, and so much more...
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Smoke Signals: Aboriginal Stories, NDN News, Native Topics
$100,000 for Aboriginal Women Violence prevention in NWT, Aboriginal cruise ship terminal in BC
by Various RedWAY readers & researchers
Our monthly list of news releases and community topics including shifting the focus of the $50 million Urban Aboriginal Strategy, "Walk Bravely Forward" program reintegrates inmates, Aboriginal Youth writing challenge deadline, positive impact of Insite safe-injection site, and more...
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NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY EVENTS - start June 21st
See you at Trout Lake - and maybe Richmond?
Please get out and celebrate, learn, connect and share histories and herstories during this year's National Aboriginal Day events. Join us at Trout Lake (the last year, due to renovations) for music, performers, food, dance and share your thoughts with us...
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Events Calendar: Aboriginal Conferences, Events & Gatherings
Aboriginal Youth fundraisers, community forums, Native speakers
National Aboriginal Day (June 21st), Richmond celebrating on 23rd, Celebrate Canada events, the 31st Annual Elder's Gathering (Squamish Nation hosts this year), CANDO Conference, Warrior in Me Leadership Seminars in Duncan, Pow Wows...
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Vancouver International Children's Festival Success
30th Anniversary includes incredible Aboriginal Day
RedWAY was proud to help promote this year's 8-day festival! More than 46,000 people enjoyed 78 mainstage performances and 30 bandshell shows, participated in daily dance, storytelling and circus skills workshops. Over 3,500 free tickets were given to...
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Aboriginal Cultural Series: "Coalition Building & Anti-Racism" topic
Free! VCH Helps Connect to Cultural Speakers and Stories
The Cultural Teachings Series is hosted by Vancouver Coastal Health, Aboriginal Health Services Team. Dr. Dolores Van Der Way Friday, June 29th from 12:30 to 4:00 for this month’s topic, Coalition Building & Anti-Racist Education Through our Stories. Free to register...
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Accountability starts with knowledge: Aboriginal Professional Development Courses
New Module: Statistics for Market Analysis
NEW course from Statistics Canada in its Aboriginal Statistical Training Program. Register now for The Power of Statistics for Market Analysis. Great for business development and...
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Did ya hear the one about the drive through sign, No Drunken Indians?
No, it's not a joke - so what would you do? Take our poll
What do you do when you hear racist comments, read insensitive articles or notice blatant displays of public cultural ignorance?
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Vancouver Whitecaps Women + Minerva Foundation = Father’s Day Fun
June 17th, or July 21st, $10 tickets and support Kids Up Front, too!
The Minerva Foundation for BC Women’s Mother’s Day event was a fantastic success - so come celebrate Father’s Day for a good cause, too! You’re invited to Thunderbird Stadium at UBC June 17th to watch the Vancouver Whitecaps Women take on the Fort Collins Force...
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Congratulations to Nancy Bleck!
Uts'am Witness Leader wins YWCA Women of Distinction Award
YWCA Vancouver Women of Distinction Awards honoured leaders in arts, culture, business, community-building and so much more. Congratulations to Aboriginal Leader Nancy Bleck uppon winning...
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URGENT NOTICE - Board closing Native Education Centre/College July 31
On-line survey tool will help capture community responses
On June 12th, the NEC Board announced they are closing the school on July 31st. Calls for support letters, public demonstrations,and e-mail campaigns have begun as people across Canada voice their opinion. We've created this link and one-page survey to help capture and share your responses quickly and formally. Click on http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=XP_2fe_2bzZsnix_2fJ29hizSKOw_3d_3d
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ARCHIVES (other great issues to check out)
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Issue 60 - RedWAY Readers' 2007 Survey & Contest
October 17, 2007
Vol. 4
Issue 16
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Issue 59 - Back to Rhythms of Business, School & Reality
September 12, 2007
Vol. 4
Issue 15
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Issue 58 - Summer Heat Warms BC Elder's Gathering, First Nations Treaty Updates, Jobs
August 8, 2007
Vol. 4
Issue 14
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Dynamic Issue: Aboriginal Employment, Jobs, Apprenticeships, & Training Opportunities
July 17, 2007
Vol. 4
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Issue 57 - First Nations Treaty Signed, Aboriginal Events, Native News, Urban Aboriginal Strategy Refocused
July 17, 2007
Vol. 4
Issue 11
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URGENT NOTICE - Board closing Native Education Centre/College July 31
On-line survey tool will help capture community responses
On June 12th, the NEC Board announced they are closing the school on July 31st. Calls for support letters, public demonstrations,and e-mail campaigns have begun as people across Canada voice their opinion. We've created this link and one-page survey to help capture and share your responses quickly and formally. Click on http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=XP_2fe_2bzZsnix_2fJ29hizSKOw_3d_3d
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We intend to increase awareness about the diversity of Aboriginal cultures, events, and news stories while providing opportunities to connect to Indigenous, First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples across Canada. This newsletter has articles contributed by Urban Aboriginal Youth from across BC, or by organizations and companies working to support Urban Aboriginal Youth initiatives by purchasing articles, sharing information and building working relationships. Please respect the various views and opinions offered here, just as we respect all Nations and races that share our land.
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