RedWAY BC News E-zine
RedWAY BC News E-zine
Harnessing Technology to Honour, Inform and Connect Urban Aboriginal Youth to Services, Opportunities, the Community and Each Other

Friday, September 19, 2008 Issue 71 - Back to Reality: September Events, Aboriginal Job Postings, Native News, Announcing New Section for Aboriginal Business and Economic Development   VOLUME 5 ISSUE 10  
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In this issue...
Fraser Region Interim Aboriginal Authority (FRIAA) Looking to YOU to Join New Youth Council
15th Annual CANDO National Aboriginal Economic Development Conference
CESO Offers Free Workshops "Money Smarts for Aboriginal Families"
Working Effectively with Aboriginal Peoples Workshops to be Available On-line
Aboriginal BEST Program Launching in Over 15 Communities in BC
8th Annual Aboriginal Business & Economic Development Conference
Stress is NOT Just For Adults
Spirit of the Children Society Programs and NEW Report from BC's Representative for Children and Youth
Missing Persons Found: Gerald Supernault
Unique messages of Aboriginal hip-hop stars lead way for growing industry
Vancouver Police Department, Aboriginal Leaders, Community Centre Honour Daniel Parker
Calendar of Events: Manito Ahbee, 2 key Economic Development Conferences
Job Postings & Employment News: NBC Casting calls this week! and Action Schools! BC First Nations Coordinator
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Welcome to over 8,200 subscribers! We hope you're falling back into school and work routines after a hot summer. Check out over 15 articles and our Calendar of Events and Job Postings sections. We're attending 2 key Economic Development conferences in October - and hope to see you (and Youth) at CANDO's  AGM & Conference and Insight's Western Canada Summit.
 
Please note additions and updates to the FREE Aboriginal BEST Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training Program dates at locations across BC - and an invitation to Aboriginal Youth to become a paid writer for RedWAY!

 
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. Along with 6 job current postings, FRIAA is looking for a minimum of 9 members from our Circles of Communities...
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15th Annual CANDO National Aboriginal Economic Development Conference
Oct. 5th to 8th in Montreal - RedWAY Aboriginal Youth Writers will be there!

The Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO) presents their 15th Annual CANDO National Conference & AGM in Montreal, Quebec, October 5-8, 2008. We'll be there to get stories about Aboriginal economic development! This year's theme is sharing, promoting and implementing technology initiatives and solutions...
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CESO Offers Free Workshops "Money Smarts for Aboriginal Families"
Volunteer Advisors Provide Incredible Value for Economic Developers and Businesses
by Kristin Kozuback, RedWAY Editor

For almost 40 years, CESO Volunteer Advisors have worked alongside 40,000+ Aboriginal client-partners, entrepreneurs, Band and Tribal Councils, women’s organizations, youth groups, and Non-status, Métis and Inuit communities from coast to coast. Along with free workshops like this, CESO Volunteers provide a range of high-quality services from accounting to land-use planning to agriculture, often for only $200 PER DAY!
[FULL STORY]
 
Working Effectively with Aboriginal Peoples Workshops to be Available On-line
Using Technology to Support Professional Development Training
by Bob Joseph, ICT Inc.

Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. hosts practical Aboriginal Awareness Training sessions Do you have a need to work effectively with Aboriginal Peoples, and are you looking for training that maximizes your time and effort? Indigenous Corporate Training has a very successful workshop series that moves participants beyond Aboriginal awareness training, cross-cultural training, or "sensitivity training" towards practical application of valuable information. New for 2008, an on-line version will be made available at a special price to...
[FULL STORY]
 
Aboriginal BEST Program Launching in Over 15 Communities in BC
FREE training, coaching, guest speakers provide Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training
by Kristin Kozuback, Editor

Aboriginal BEST free training for Native entrepreneurs, biz students, EDO's, non-profit org's looking to create social enterprises & emerging or existing small business owners with group training, individual coaching, marketing & networking support Thinking about starting your own business? Need to learn more about accounting, biz plans, or marketing? The Aboriginal BEST program is a FREE 12-session program that supports the vision for Aboriginal self-reliance and business development by helping people develop their entrepreneurial spirit and business skills. Up to 25 participants can REGISTER NOW fortraining sessions in their communities. Get valuable access to trained instructors, guest speakers, marketing support, coaching sessions, and a free manual...
[FULL STORY]
 
8th Annual Aboriginal Business & Economic Development Conference
Insight Information Offers 20% Discount to RedWAY readers!
by RedWAY BC News Team

Satsan (Herb George) President, National Centre for First Nations Governance (NCFNG) With keynote addresses by Grand Chief Stewart Phillip (President Union of BC Indian Chiefs), Satsan Herb George (President, National Centre for First Nations Governance) and the Honourable Michael de Jong (Minister of Aboriginal Relations & Reconciliation), we're excited to be at this year's Summit and hoping to encourage more economic development organizations, community leaders and business partners to BRING A YOUTH!
 
The event is designed for business professionals and organizations involved with Aboriginal and First Nations business ventures and economic development. Join us for an excellent learning and networking opportunity in Vancouver October 20-22...
[FULL STORY]
 
Stress is NOT Just For Adults
Tips for the whole family to find & manage stress in September
by Jean Sagalon, Health Editor, RedWAY BC News

Ever feel stressed out? Do you know WHAT stress is? Check out the list in my article about what stress makes you feel like, and tips on how to manage it. Hey Teens! Also check it out 'cause you may be stressed and not even know it...

[FULL STORY]
 
Spirit of the Children Society Programs and NEW Report from BC's Representative for Children and Youth
Help us create a dedicated section to support Youth and Children
by Melanie Mark and Patricia Soop contributors

Photo from the Representative for Children and Youth Office website at http://www.rcybc.ca/Content/AboutRCY/History.asp
2 items inside: Read excerpts and find links to the first annual report from Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond and her team at the Represenative for Children and Youth BC Offices. It provides detailed data and valuable insights into what is working and what is not in our pursuit of providing safe and healthy environments for Children and Youth.
 
Plus, Spirit of the Children Society is offering mentoring programs and a healthy kitchen...

[FULL STORY]
 
Missing Persons Found: Gerald Supernault
Updated: October 10th, 2008
by Forwarded by many RedWAY Readers

Thank you to those who sent prayers and followed through on providing an update; our blessings go Gerald's family and friends in his passing.
[FULL STORY]
 
Unique messages of Aboriginal hip-hop stars lead way for growing industry
Tribute to "the life givas" pays homage to women
by Cassandra Daniels, RedWAY BC News Arts & Culture Section Editor

Aboriginal Youth are bringing their voice loud 'n proud these days; hip-hop is yet another genre they're 'indigenizing'. Check out Discreet Da Chosen 1's Black Indian video - BLINDIAN - for a glimpse. Read inside about Discreet and Ostwelve as their messages may shock you - like their recent tribute concert to women who give and nurture life...

[FULL STORY]
 
Vancouver Police Department, Aboriginal Leaders, Community Centre Honour Daniel Parker
Blessings to Anti-Violence Warrior and Humble Leader, Daniel Parker
by Judy Lemke

Dan was one of the founders of the Warriors Against Violence Program - logo seen here. Daniel Parker was honoured this summer by community members from all races and backgrounds for his contributions to social justice issues. In a quiet Honour Circle, this humble leader was presented with awards, praise and blessings as he's undergoing the biggest battle of his life...
[FULL STORY]
 
ARCHIVES (other great issues to check out)
Issue 70 - Celebrating Native Culture, Aboriginal Student Successes
July 17, 2008
Vol. 5 Issue 9
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

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