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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Monday, August 24, 2009
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Issue 82 - Partners in Promoting Aboriginal Relations: ACCESS Programs for September, BC Hydro Opportunities, Aboriginal Youth Media Team Successes!
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In this issue...
Welcome back, RedWAY BC News readers! We worked hard this summer to write some exciting proposals to attract partners for our Aboriginal Youth Media Team Project...hopefully there'll be some announcements in September!
We reflected and refreshed our systems...so we're ready to swing back into gear this fall publishing monthly issues (and a few special features) for you. With your help, we'll highlight successful projects and initiatives, connect you to employment and training opportunities, and celebrate the talents and diversity of Indigenous peoples from around the world.
We'll be focusing on highlighting events, leaders, partnerships and ideas that help create a more innovative yet inclusive world. We think that starts by promoting more respect for and stronger relationships with Canada's Aboriginal population of Métis, First Nations and Inuit Peoples as part of a global community of Indigenous Peoples. It's time to rethink the RedWAY.
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Summary of the BCAAFC Gathering Our Voices Conference
Spiritlink Communications 'earn and learn' project puts Youth to WORK!
by Elizabeth Alexander, AYM Team writer
If you've never attended a Provinical Aboriginal Youth Council's 'Gathering Our Voices' conference, then you won't believe all of the experiences you can have in one week! We presented workshops to promote Aboriginal Youth Media and ICT careers, ran a contest at our Spiritlink booth, attended other workshops and events...
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Meet the Little Creek Drumming Group
Keeping connections alive
by Elizabeth Alexander
Here is some background information about the young artits from the Little Creek Drumming Group that we met this spring at the Gathering Our Voices 2009 Conference in Kelowna, BC.
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Tsimshian cultural celebration, 4th Annual Tsleil-Waututh Nation Cultural Arts Festival and Sistahood Celebration
A few August events for you to consider - watch for announcements of Aboriginal BEST trainings in your community!
OK, so we know many of you are chillaxin' and preparing for back to school/work craziness next month. We forgive you in that we only received a few event notices from you. And we admit we didn't search the 'Net much or visit our fav sites (like Nationtalk.ca and SAY Magazine)...so send us your goodies for next issue. But check out these real gems, for now...
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ACCESS and MNBC offering Call Centre Technician Training for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Program starts Sept. 8th - register now!
by ACCESS team
Introduction to Essential Skills for Aboriginal Futures (ESAF) provides innovative programs to the Aboriginal Community through employer partnerships. ESAF is funded jointly by ACCESS(Aboriginal Community Employment Services Society) and MNBC (Metis Nation British Columbia and partly by the Government of Canada. Check out this opportunity now...
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BC Hydro Postings, Conayt Friendship Cente ED Position, 2010 Connections
Aboriginal Employment News, Job Postings, Employment News, Career Counseling, Training Opportunities
Get involved with the Vancouver 2010 Indigenous Youth Gathering, find ACCESS Carpentry Training and Call Centre Programs, workshops for companies "Working Effectively with Aboriginal Peoples," get on the "Aboriginal Persons Inventory with Public Service Canada, Stonecircle Consulting researcher, and more...
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CANDO National Aboriginal Economic Development Conference set for Enoch, Alberta in October
Join us October 5th to 8th at the River Cree Resort and Casino
Master MC Stan Wesley, the CANDO team and a host of speakers and performers are sure to make this year's National Aboriginal Economic Development Conference a big hit in Enoch, Alberta. Register now to learn from business owners, economic developers, the 2009 Aboriginal Youth Panel, and vote for the 2009 Economic Developer of the Year...
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ACCESS and BCIT partnering to offer Level 2 and 3 Carpentry Training Program
Do you qualify for support for this program?
This innovative program includes a two-week math upgrade and 12 weeks of level 2 and 3 carpentry apprenticeship training at the BCIT Burnaby campus. Seats are limited for this program that will help meet the need for more qualified Aboriginal tradespeople in BC...
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Tech-e tips: Save documents so others can use them, too
Learn about the Digital Divide
by Odessa Hall, Aboriginal Youth Media Team member
In this article, you’ll find a tech-e tip, some info about the digital divide, and resources to help you develop a better understanding of the importance of working together to help all Canadians get connected to computers and the Internet for personal, academic and professional success.
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Youth Warriors Against Violence Program - as of August 17
Join groups Mondays and Thursdays @ 6pm
by Margaret Joseph
Youth ages 14 to 24 are invited to join in to build healthy relationships, learn leadership skills, and participate in cultural activities. Sessions at Kiwassa Neighbourhood house and Urban Native Youth Association...
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Celebrate our RedWAY Partner Stories!
by AYM Team with Spiritlink
Watch here for a growing list of feature stories about our 2009-2010 partners for Spiritlink Communications and RedWAY BC News. So far, we get to thank ACCESS for stepping up as our first Copper Thunderbird partner, Yikesite.com and BC Hydro as Bronze Salmon partners, Stitsma Squamish Nation Employment and Training Centre as a Job Postings and Employment News Section champion and BC Hydro as a Postings and Employment News Section Leader.
And this year, we're putting ideas into action to create partnerships with other Aboriginal-focused media companies and organizations. Thanks to SAY Magazine and NationTalk.ca, we'll be reaching a wider audience with your good news in the near future! Time to find some radio and TV partners, eh?
We're glad to be bringing you news about all of these partners next month!
Check out the chart we'll update...
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ARCHIVES (other great issues to check out)
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Issue 81 - Aboriginal Youth Media Team stories, Aboriginal Events, Summer breaks and camps
June 29, 2009
Vol. 6
Issue 6
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Issue 80 - Aboriginal Events for Spring Success, Win to Get In Contests for Don Burnstick Show and Tomson Highway Play, Free Workshops
April 30, 2009
Vol. 6
Issue 5
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Issue 79 - April Updates
April 11, 2009
Vol. 6
Issue 4
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Issue 78 - Special Issue Promoting Metro Vancouver Urban Aboriginal Strategy Events
March 13, 2009
Vol. 6
Issue 3
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Issue 77 - Meet us at ICT Summit, Aboriginal Employment Training Programs
February 11, 2009
Vol. 6
Issue 2
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We recognize & honour our partners at events we attend or host by including them on booth signage, in our print materials, in conversations, on our handouts & slideshows during our workshops...
We promote you & the good work you do!
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We are very thankful to our partners.
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Their financial and in-kind contributions help keep RedWAY BC News free for the our readers.
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| RedWAY Copper Thunderbird Partner |
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ACCCESS - Aboriginal Career Community Employment Services Society
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| RedWAY Bronze Salmon Partner |
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YikeSite Websites
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"You do websites”
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Job Postings & Employment News (JPEN)
Section Champions
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Stitsma Squamish Nation Employment and Training Centre
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BC Hydro Aboriginal Relations
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| Spiritlink's Aboriginal Media Partners |
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SAY Magazine |
“Spirit of Aboriginal Youth”
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NationTalk Newswire Service
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“Powered by YOU!”
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Spiritlink's Partners for the 2009-2010
Aboriginal Youth Media (AYM) Team Project
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 Knowledgeable Aboriginal Youth Association (KAYA) www.kayaweb.net
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Metro Vancouver Urban Aboriginal Strategy (MVUAS)
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Bruce Lacroix and Associates
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Vancity
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The Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconcilation through the Aboriginal BEST (Business and Enterpreneurship Skills Training) Program
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Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO)
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Want to see your name and website link here and support 21st Century Literacy Skill Development? Ask us about the AYM Team Project!
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Indigenous Corporate Training Inc.
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Click on the link below to read our 2007 article:
Contact us to get involved in the next 6-month phase of our 2009-2010 AYM Team Project. Can you help offset training wages or bus passes for AYM Team members, curriculum development, instructors' fees, equipment, or software costs?
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NEW - Media links we love...
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7 readers: PM's address to Australian Parliament apologizing to Aboriginal Peoples
2 readers: Meet the new AFN Grand Chief Shawn Atleo
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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, leaders, companies, and organizations working towards social justice; we're starting by supporting Urban Aboriginal Youth initiatives. Consider becoming an e-zine partner, purchasing articles, or simply sharing your information to build working relationships based in recognition, reconciliaton, respect and trust. 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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