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Thursday, July 17, 2008 Issue 70 - Celebrating Native Culture, Aboriginal Student Successes   VOLUME 5 ISSUE 9  
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In this issue...
Douglas College stream aims to recruit more Aboriginal people to child and youth care
Fraser Region Interim Aboriginal Authority (FRIAA) Looking to YOU to Join New Youth Council
Job Posting: President Position at Native Education College (NEC)
Aboriginal Health Quick List: Canoe Journeys, Wellness
My First Time Celebrating National Aboriginal Day
Our Newest Guest Aboriginal Youth Writer
Calendar of Events: 40 events like: Summits, WALK4JUSTICE to Ottawa!
Job Postings & Employment News: Native Education College is looking for College President, First Nations Health Technology Coordinator, North Fraser Metis Association, Nisga'a Valley Health Autho
Fall '08 Smoke Signals: Aboriginal Headlines, NDN News
Nicola Valley Institute of Technology is looking for term instructors
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In this issue...
Happy summer! Short issue - we're finishing up a FNES Summer Student Work Experience project so it's time for our break!  Be sure to snoop around in the JPEN section (tons of jobs), read Jean's Aboriginal Health Quick List, see 15 news stories in Smoke Signals, and more!  Check out new courses for Sept.  Next issue: end of August. Content and ad deadline: Aug. 18th. 
Good luck to everyone going to the Cowichan 2008 North American Indigenous Games.

 
Douglas College stream aims to recruit more Aboriginal people to child and youth care
Pilot course led the way in the process of reconcilation and self-determination
by Douglas College Aboriginal Child and Youth Care Team

Linda Mitchell says participating in the pilot course for Douglas College’s Aboriginal Child and Youth Care stream inspired her to go back to school Linda Mitchell says participating in the pilot course for Douglas College’s Aboriginal Child and Youth Care stream inspired her to go back to school. Learn more about this innovative program...
[FULL STORY]
 
Fraser Region Interim Aboriginal Authority (FRIAA) Looking to YOU to Join New Youth Council
Great opportunity for “Aboriginal Youth Voice” to be heard
by Mark Point, RedWAY Aboriginal Youth writer

The Fraser Region Interim Aboriginal Authority (FRIAA) is looking to start up a Youth Council. They are looking for a minimum of 9 members from our Circles of Communities...
[FULL STORY]
 
Job Posting: President Position at Native Education College (NEC)
NEC "Home of the Aboriginal Learner" serving the Aboriginal community for over 40 years!

NEC - Native Education Centre Logo www.necvancouver.og Are you a progressive and dynamic leader looking for an incredibly rewarding career opportunity? Apply now for the College President position at NEC to help implement our vision of excellence in Aboriginal education...
[FULL STORY]
 
Aboriginal Health Quick List: Canoe Journeys, Wellness
Red Roads/Bloodlines Magazine survey links, Health Career posting
by Jean Sagalon, Health Editor, RedWAY BC News

Come on in to check out another month of Aboriginal Health articles in our "quick list" section. Learn about the "Pulling Together Canoe Journey," Wellness Conferences, basic training in mental health and wellness, services for Aboriginal people living with HIV/AIDS...
[FULL STORY]
 
My First Time Celebrating National Aboriginal Day
A day full of good food and good company
by Mark Point, Calendar Of Events Section Editor

June 24th was the first time I joined in on National Aboriginal Day celebrations, and it was incredible for many reasons. This was the first time I MC'd an event, played photographer all day and...
[FULL STORY]
 
Our Newest Guest Aboriginal Youth Writer
She's a youth, she's talented, and we needed help!
by Adele Alexander, Job Postings and Employment News Section Editor

Check out Amelia's bio
You may not be aware that over 25 hours every week are donated by Kristin (our publisher) to compile, edit and publish articles for RedWAY. She's working on partnerships and media training programs to help pay us five regular Aboriginal Youth section editors, but sometimes even we need some help, so we asked for some help one day...and got it! Meet Amelia...

[FULL STORY]
 
Calendar of Events: 40 events like: Summits, WALK4JUSTICE to Ottawa!
Also follow: Sisters Walk for Missing Sisters, Arizona Native American Basketball Invitational, UNITY Convention Alliance of Journalists of Color, Metisville Festival, Cowichan 2008 NAIG
by Mark Point, RedWAY Calendar of Events Editor

Welcome to RedWAY's Aboriginal Community Calendar of Events! In this issue, you’ll find the North American Indigenous Games, Sisters Walk for Missing Sisters, Native American Basketball Invitational, Metisville Festival, National Aboriginal Women’s Summit, First Nations Summit Meeting, and so much more...
[FULL STORY]
 
Job Postings & Employment News: Native Education College is looking for College President, First Nations Health Technology Coordinator, North Fraser Metis Association, Nisga'a Valley Health Autho
Nursing opportunities in the Nass, Social Worker in Victoria
by Adele Alexander, JPEN Section Editor

Check out postings from across Canada sent to us for: Executive Assistant, Conference Coordinator, Notice about 2010 Aboriginal Arts venues, Aboriginal Patient Coordinator, BC Hydro Trades Trainee and Apprentice Power line Technician, NVIT Term Instuctors, Health Advocate, ICT Inc. Cultural Awareness Training Program and more...
[FULL STORY]
 
Fall '08 Smoke Signals: Aboriginal Headlines, NDN News
Native media publications; Mountain Pine Beetle Impacts; $250,000 for Aboriginal Film Mentorship; Residential School apology updates; Aboriginal businessman featured for tech successes

Send us your Smoke Signals news stories A range of news stories from around Canada - pine beetle impacts, APTN commits $250,000 to Telefilm Canada, jailing of Native protestors, salmon miracle in the desert...
[FULL STORY]
 
ARCHIVES (other great issues to check out)
Issue 69 - Grads, Dads, & NAD Events with Aboriginal Youth Writers
June 17, 2008
Vol. 5 Issue 8
Indian Residential School Survivor Apology Special Issue
June 11, 2008
Vol. 5 Issue 7
Issue 68 - May News & Events In the Aboriginal Community
May 8, 2008
Vol. 5 Issue 6
Issue 66 - ICT Summit 2008 Special Issue, Spring News in the Native Community
March 24, 2008
Vol. 5 Issue 4
Issue 65 - March Madness: RedWAY Partnerships Help You Recruit, Celebrate and Connect to Urban Aboriginal Youth in 2008
March 4, 2008
Vol. 5 Issue 3

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