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Friday, January 25, 2013

Sharon Drummond Chapbook Prize for poets - Call for submision

Call for Submissions - Sharon Drummond Chapbook Prize

Deadline: March 1, 2013

Alberta-based writers over 18 years of age as of December 31, 2012, who have been a resident of Alberta for at least 18 months prior to December 31, 2012, and who have never published a collection of poetry in chapbook or traditional book form are invited to submit their collections of poetry (25-40) pages to a new annual prize honouring Sharon Drummond. Individual poems that have been published in magazines or anthologies may be included in the collection. Manuscripts must be in English.

The winning poet will receive a contract with Rubicon Press (http://www.rubiconpress.org/ ) which will include editorial assistance from a guest editor and the publication of the edited manuscript in chapbook form. He/she will also be honoured at a public reading and reception, and a selection from the chapbook will be published in FreeFall Magazine and on our website. Our guest editor for 2013 is Alice Major (http://www.alicemajor.com).

Send submissions, hard copy only (no email submissions will be accepted), accompanied by a copy0 entry fee payable to The Writers' Guild of Alberta, to:

The Sharon Drummond Chapbook Prize

c/o Writers' Guild of
Percy Page Centre
11759

For more information contact The Writers' Guild of Alberta at mail@writersguild.ab.ca

About Sharon Drummond:

Sharon Drummond lived in from 1976 until her death in 2005. She was dedicated to the craft of poetry. Her chapbook, Still the Rush, was published in 1999 and nominated for the Milton Acorn People's Poetry Award. Her first full-length book, Into This Room, was published in 2001. Her final book, Where it Began, was published posthumously by Black Moss Press in 2006. was a skilled writing instructor who taught at the Alexandra Writers' Centre and for the Calgary Board of Education. She was president of the AWCS and served on the executive of the Writers' Guild of Alberta. is survived by writing friends and colleagues throughout the province, and by her 3 greatest fans—her daughters.


Read more at http://affta.ab.ca/Arts-In-Alberta/Arts-Opportunities/Call-for-Submissions---Sharon-Drummond-Chapbook-Prize

Individual Artists Project Grant Deadline – February 1, 2013

Individual Artists Project Grant Deadline – February 1, 2013

Attention individual artists, ensembles and arts administrators! The next deadline for the AFA's Individual Artists Project Grant is 1 week away! With the deadline on Friday, February 1, make sure you give yourself ample opportunity to carefully read the guidelines and complete your application package.

For new applicants, please visit our new Grant Wizard. Returning applicants should visit our Grant Resources section for guidelines, application form and application tip documents.

Start-Up Visa Program will link immigrant entrepreneurs with private sector organizations in Canada

"Our new Start-Up Visa will help make Canada the destination of choice for the world's best and brightest to launch their companies," said Minister Kenney. "Recruiting dynamic entrepreneurs from around the world will help Canada remain competitive in the global economy."

The Start-Up Visa Program will link immigrant entrepreneurs with private sector organizations in Canada that have experience working with start-ups and who can provide essential resources. The Program is part of a series of transformational changes to Canada's immigration system that will make it faster, more flexible and focused on Canada's economic needs.

As a way to help these in-demand entrepreneurs fulfil their potential and maximize their impact on the Canadian labour market, they will require the support of a Canadian angel investor group or venture capital fund before they can apply to the Start-Up Visa Program. Initially, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will collaborate with two umbrella groups: Canada's Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA) and the National Angel Capital Organization (NACO). These groups will identify which members of their associations will be eligible to participate in the Program. CIC is also working with the Canadian Association of Business Incubation to include business incubators in the list of eligible organizations as soon as feasible.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2013/2013-01-24.asp



Thursday, January 24, 2013

Small Change Fund

The partnerAshoka is the global association of the world's leading social entrepreneurs – individuals with system-changing solutions for the world's most urgent social problems. Ashoka's Changemakers.com is a global online community of action where anyone can source and collaborate on social solutions.
 
The partnership — Small Change Fund and Ashoka Changemakers are working together on Changemakers Initiative: Inspiring Approaches to First Nations, Métis and Inuit Learning, a competition that catalyzes projects that support First Nations, Métis and Inuit learners to succeed.
 
 

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

LibraryAware™ Community Award

LibraryAware™ Community Award

~Annual Award Recognizes Libraries That Make a Difference in Their Communities and the Cities and Towns That Support Them ~

Posted January 3, 2013

IPSWICH, Mass. — January 3, 2013 — The deadline is approaching for libraries interested in submitting entries for the first-ever LibraryAware Community Award. Submissions must be postmarked by February 1st. The LibraryAware Community Award recognizes cities and towns and their libraries, or library systems, that have demonstrated their ability to make the community aware of what the library can do for them—and have delivered on that promise. The award is given by Library Journal and underwritten by LibraryAware, a product of the NoveList division of EBSCO Publishing.

The LibraryAware Community Award highlights the value that communities throughout the United States and Canada derive from their libraries and focuses on the outcomes of work by libraries—through the development of effective programs, services, partnerships, and communications—that result in better communities and an increased understanding of how libraries contribute to a community's well-being.

NoveList Vice President Duncan Smith says the award has a unique focus rewarding both libraries and their communities. "We believe libraries are essential to successful communities and that there is a symbiotic relationship between libraries and the people they serve and we want to celebrate those relationships."

LibraryAward Project Lead, Nancy Dowd, says, "This is a notable award for a community to receive. It says that the community is a shining example of what every community could be – a place for individuals to grow, learn, and work together."
 

Walrus Foundation's Poetry prize

The Walrus Foundation Announces the Winners of the Inaugural Walrus Poetry Prize and the Readers' Choice Award

Congratulations to Méira Cook and Bardia Sinaee

Poetry Prize

Toronto—The Walrus Foundation and the Hal Jackman Foundation are pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural Walrus Poetry Prize. Méira Cook's poem "The Devil's Advocate" receives the Walrus Poetry Prize and $5,000, and Bardia Sinaee's "Barnacle Goose Ballad" wins the Readers' Choice Award and $1,000. Both poems will be published in the December issue of The Walrus magazine.

"Of the five poems on the short list, 'The Devil's Advocate' seemed to create the most lingering effect," said Walrus Poetry Prize judge Karen Solie. "There is a playfulness in the use of proverb and idiom, but also a control of the language. Together, they suggest that something larger than voice is at stake."




http://thewalrus.ca/foundation/news-releases/#poetryprizewinners

McLean Foundation

The McLean Foundation will only accept applications from organizations that have first submitted a letter of inquiry and then been asked to submit a full proposal. Applicants should note that their letters of inquiry are viewed by the Board of Directors along with the full proposal.  

The letter of inquiry should be no more than two pages, written on organization letterhead, signed by a member of the organization's executive, and should include the following information:

  • A brief description of who the applicant organization is and what the applicant does
  • A brief description of the project if the request is for project-based support
  • The budget for the project, or the organization's overall budget if the request is for general support
  • The organization's most recent financial statements
  • The dollar value of the request
  • The applicant's website address, if one is available
  • A contact name, full street address, telephone number and e-mail address
  • Canada Revenue Agency charitable number
  • The applicant's legal name.

Letters of inquiry should be sent via regular mail and not by fax or e-mail. Form letters and mass mailings will NOT be regarded as letters of inquiry.

A selections committee will review letters of inquiry and decide whether or not to invite a full proposal.

If your organization is invited to submit a full proposal, please follow the guidelines for full proposals.

Letters of Inquiry should be addressed to:

Ms. Ev McTaggart
The McLean Foundation
2 St. Clair Ave. W., Suite 1008
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M4V 1L5
Tel: (416) 964-6802
Fax: (416) 964-2804
Email: info@mcleanfoundation.ca




Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

mcleanfoundation.ca

Alberta Healthy School Community Wellness Fund

Wellness Fund

The Alberta Healthy School Community Wellness Fund is a joint initiative between:
  • Alberta Health
  • Centre for Health Promotion Studies
  • Alberta Coalition for Healthy School Communities

The $5 million Wellness Fund was established under the Alberta Health Healthy Weights Initiative to address issues of health and wellness among children and youth within Alberta school communities. The objective of the Wellness Fund is to enhance the health and well-being of school-aged children and youth within Alberta school communities through support of school community projects, which address healthy eating, active living and positive social environments using a Comprehensive School Health approach.

The Wellness Fund provides funding to projects that demonstrate readiness to move ahead with the development of healthy school communities. Wellness Fund staff provide support and assistance by facilitating school communities to build on existing strengths and alleviate identified challenges.

The Wellness Fund defines the school community as the school setting and all of its members along with community stakeholders that impact it such as families, collaborative partners and local business.

The deadline for the next grant funding opportunities is February 14, 2013

http://www.publichealth.ualberta.ca/collaborators_partners/community_engagement/ahscwf.aspx



Two major conferences on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Edmonton, September 2013


In September 2013, the IHE in support of the Government of Alberta, will be holding two conferences on the topic of FASD, one being the First International Conference on Prevention of FASD, (to be held September 23-25th, 2013), and the second a Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of FASD, (to be held September 18-20th, 2013).



http://www.fasdedmonton2013.ca
http://www.ihe.ca

Pew Internet Releases New Report on Library Services

In a new survey from the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project, One thing that's clear is that users don't know —and they know they don't know—what libraries have on offer: only about a fifth said they know most or all of what services are available; and almost a third said they knew not much or nothing.

Unsurprisingly, the largest numbers of Americans looked to libraries for well-established services: About 80 percent of respondents say that borrowing books, reference requests, free access to computers and the internet, close coordination with local schools, and free literacy programs for young children are all very important.


http://www.infodocket.com/2013/01/22/pew-internet-releases-new-report-on-library-services-plus-commentary


Tuesday, January 22, 2013

January 26th is Human Library Day in Canada

Human Library Day in Canada

On January 26th, 2013 the doors of 24 Human Library events in 15 cities across Canada will invite readers to take part in the very first "Human Library Day" in Canada. Ever since the very first Human Library (Menneskebiblioteket in Danish) at Roskilde Festival, it has been a dream of the inventors to one day see a national Human Library Day take place. This is now about to happen in Canada with the great aid of CBC Radio (Canadian Broadcast Corporation) and 24 local Human Library Organizers.

Link to the website of the National Human Library Day in Canada

National Human Library Day is a one-day event (with Winnipeg hosting a three-day event) hosted by local libraries and media and cultural centres across the country, in an effort to help dispel myths and stereotypes by creating an opportunity for one-on-one conversations between people who may never have met otherwise. People from various walks of life, including CBC personalities, will volunteer their time as "books." Members of the public will have a chance to "check out" a "book" and ask questions to learn about the person and their extraordinary life. 

"National Human Library Day is about breaking down barriers. It is about having conversations that broaden our understanding of people and our communities, and our country," said Jennifer McGuire, general manager and editor-in-chief, CBC News and Centres. "As the public broadcaster, CBC is the perfect home for those conversations, regardless of where you live in the country."

http://humanlibrary.org/national-human-library-day-in-canada.html

http://humanlibrary.org/assets/files/guides/Living%20Lib%20Organisers%20Guide.pdf

Funding Bulletin Number 4, January 20, 2013

Funding Bulletin (January 20, 2013)

1.      Home Depot Canada Foundation

2.      Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation for festivals and events


3.      Indigo Love of Reading Foundation Grant


4.      RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers


5.      Canadian Women's Foundation Grants


6.      Bell Let's Talk Community Fund


Learning Opportunities


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1.      Home Depot Canada Foundation community grant

The organization believes that good neighbours make great neighbourhoods.  Grants for small-scale affordable housing initiatives and neighbourhood improvement projects that serve Canadians in need and encourage hands-on service through volunteer engagement.


 

2.      Festivals and Events Tourism Growth


Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation is inviting organizations to submit applications to the Festivals and Events Tourism Growth Program. The program aims to assist festivals and events in Alberta reach their tourism potential.



 

3.      Indigo Love of Reading Foundation Grant


For schools united in a common goal—to inspire a life-long love of reading.  The schools are all very different from the outside—but once you step inside, you can see and feel what draws these schools together into a powerful force that will change our country's future. Inside, libraries at Love of Reading schools are open and full of students. Shelves are filled with new and interesting books to explore.


 

4.      RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers


The prize for 2013 will be given for the best work of poetry.


 

5.      Canadian Women's Foundation Grants


Support women's organizations and programs in Canada that help women and children rebuild their lives after the crisis of experiencing violence, such as healing and support for women who have been victims of sexual assault, or children who have been exposed to violence or for improved access to second stage housing. Support collaborative projects at a regional, provincial, territorial or national level that build the sector by coordinating / sharing resources, addressing systemic barriers, or developing women's leadership in addressing issues.



 

6.      Bell Let's Talk Community Fund


The 2013 Bell Let's Talk Community Fund will provide grants of $5,000 to $50,000 to organizations, hospitals and agencies focused on improving access to mental health care and making a positive impact in their communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast.

Preference will be given to capacity building projects aimed at creating or expanding programs that provide front-line support and/or reduce the stigma for those impacted by mental health issues.

http://librarypathwaysandfootprints.blogspot.ca/2013/01/bell-lets-talk-community-fund-will.html



Read more at

http://librarypathwaysandfootprints.blogspot.ca/2013/01/funding-bulletin-january-10-2013_11.html

Monday, January 21, 2013

QMed Knowledge Foundation


Quality Medical (QMed) Knowledge Foundation is a Not for profit Trust set up in December 2007. The Foundation aims to help medical teachers and students integrate best practices in searching medical literature and critically appraising the same for their academic activities and eventually in medical practice.

 
The Foundation conducts lectures, workshops and training programs for the students and faculty, helps them with literature searches, obtaining articles, and in their medical writing activity. To strengthen the infrastructure for such activities the Foundation trains and helps medical librarians to use the Internet and IT effectively in their services.
 
 
 

Friday, January 18, 2013

Home Depot Canada Foundation community grant

The Home Depot Canada Foundation believes that good neighbours make great neighbourhoods. The Foundation is dedicated to sharing our time, knowledge and resources to support affordable housing and build strong communities for Canadians in need.
 
As such, we provide support to Canadian registered charities who share our commitment to building strong communities through grant programs.
 
Community Grants – for small-scale affordable housing initiatives and neighbourhood improvement projects that serve Canadians in need and encourage hands-on service through volunteer engagement.
  1. Maximum Grant: $5,000 (cash and/or The Home Depot gift card)

    Application deadline: applications are accepted year-round for this program

    Eligible Projects include but are not limited to: small-scale affordable housing and neighbourhood improvement projects that involve rebuilding, repairing, painting, refurbishing, landscaping, and planting.

Festivals and Events Tourism Growth Program -- deadline to apply is February 15, 2013

Festivals and Events Tourism Growth Program -- deadline to apply is February 15, 2013

Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation is inviting organizations to submit applications to the Festivals and Events Tourism Growth Program. The upcoming application deadline is February 15, 2013.

The program aims to assist festivals and events in Alberta reach their tourism potential. The program makes available grant funding of $25,000 to $40,000. Funding is used to work with a third party-consultant to evaluate an organization's festival or event, identify tourism growth opportunities, and set clear steps towards growing the visitor experience and increasing visitation and revenue. Eligible organizations include not-for profit organizations, municipalities, and First Nations or Métis governments.

The program application and program guidelines are available at: http://tpr.alberta.ca/tourism/festivals-events.aspx.

National Association of Social Workers Foundation Announces Ruth Fizdale Program Grants

NASW Foundation Announces Ruth Fizdale Program Grants

Grants Go to Kentucky and North Carolina Chapter Projects

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The National Association of Social Workers Foundation (NASWF) has announced the 2012 Ruth Fizdale  Program Grants. The Ruth Fizdale Program underwrites research projects that link practice and policy issues with relevant social issues. The objective is to facilitate effective service delivery. The program provides opportunities for NASW chapters to conduct pilot research projects targeted to a specific emerging issue. These pilot projects then may serve as cornerstones for developing more comprehensive research projects.
This year's awardees include:

  • NASW Kentucky Chapter: The Kentucky Chapter seeks to research the demographics of social workers in Kentucky, and to assess their perceived feelings of safety in their current positions. The Chapter intends to gain a better understanding of the number of workers who have experienced threats of harm or have been victims of violence during their careers, and whether current levels of supervision are sufficient for the jobs they are performing. The Kentucky Chapter plans to inform state legislators about the state of social work in Kentucky.
  • NASW North Carolina Chapter: The North Carolina Chapter seeks to position social work as a lead profession within the Medical Home and Integrated Care Models in North Carolina. State officials have declared that Integrated Care is the "wave of the future" for North Carolina, and the Chapter wants to have direct influence on the development of care models in the state. They intend to position social workers as key front line professionals in this area.
The Ruth Fizdale Program was created in 1987 by Dr. Helen K. Rehr and other friends of Ruth Fizdale, to honor her contributions to social work. The founders' intent was that, as an endowment, the income would be used to help underwrite studies related to people with social needs. Funding would be made available to seed pilot projects that could lead to projects that are larger and more comprehensive in scope.

For more information about the NASW Foundation or the Fizdale Grants, please visit www.naswfoundation.org or e-mail naswfoundation@naswdc.org.

Indigo Love of Reading Foundation Grant, please submit applications by February 15, 2013

What does a Love of Reading school look like?

Since 2004, 130 schools from across Canada have been selected as Indigo Love of Reading Foundation schools.

Some are urban; some are rural. The communities they serve are diverse, and the students at each school face different challenges.

The schools are all very different from the outside—but once you step inside, you can see and feel what draws these schools together into a powerful force that will change our country's future.

Inside, libraries at Love of Reading schools are open and full of students. Shelves are filled with new and interesting books to explore.

Each Love of Reading school is united in a common goal—to inspire a life-long love of reading in their young charges.

Share in the excitement as our Love of Reading schools learn they are receiving the grant on these life-changing calls.

If you think your school has what it takes to be a Love of Reading school, apply now.

http://www.loveofreading.org/code/navigate.asp?Id=117

Coursera social entrepreneurship company - free online courses

About Coursera

We are a social entrepreneurship company that partners with the top universities in the world to offer courses online for anyone to take, for free. We envision a future where the top universities are educating not only thousands of students, but millions. Our technology enables the best professors to teach tens or hundreds of thousands of students.

Through this, we hope to give everyone access to the world-class education that has so far been available only to a select few. We want to empower people with education that will improve their lives, the lives of their families, and the communities they live in.

Our Courses

Classes offered on Coursera are designed to help you master the material. When you take one of our classes, you will watch lectures taught by world-class professors, learn at your own pace, test your knowledge, and reinforce concepts through interactive exercises. When you join one of our classes, you'll also join a global community of thousands of students learning alongside you. We know that your life is busy, and that you have many commitments on your time. Thus, our courses are designed based on sound pedagogical foundations, to help you master new concepts quickly and effectively. Key ideas include mastery learning, to make sure that you have multiple attempts to demonstrate your new knowledge; using interactivity, to ensure student engagement and to assist long-term retention; and providing frequent feedback, so that you can monitor your own progress, and know when you've really mastered the material.

We offer courses in a wide range of topics, spanning the Humanities, Medicine, Biology, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Business, Computer Science, and many others. Whether you're looking to improve your resume, advance your career, or just learn more and expand your knowledge, we hope there will be multiple courses that you find interesting.


https://www.coursera.org/about


RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers submissions accepted until January 30, 2013

RBC Foundation

RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers

Winner: $5,000; Finalists: $1,000
 

2013 Prize

The prize this year will be given for the best work of poetry. The winner will be announced at a ceremony in Toronto at the Leslie and Anna Dan Galleria at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, located at the Royal Conservatory of Music, on May 28, 2013 at 5:30 pm.

Submissions will be accepted until Janurary 30, 2013. See the prize guidelines for infomation on eligibility and how to submit.

http://www.writerstrust.com/Awards/RBC-Bronwen-Wallace-Award-for-Emerging-Writers.aspx

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Violence Prevention Grants Canadian Women’s Foundation

The Canadian Women's Foundation is pleased to announce the call for proposals in violence prevention.

The annual grants in 2013 aim to:

  1. Prevent violence against women and girls through work involving girls or teens – such as healthy relationships programs or outreach
  2. Support women's organizations and programs in Canada that help women and children rebuild their lives after the crisis of experiencing violence, such as healing and support for women who have been victims of sexual assault, or children who have been exposed to violence or for improved access to second stage housing
  3. Support new or existing interest free loan funds set-up specially for women who are leaving an abusive relationship
  4. Support collaborative projects at a regional, provincial, territorial or national level that build the sector by coordinating / sharing resources, addressing systemic barriers, or developing women's leadership in addressing issues

We will select approximately 50 grants up to a maximum of $25,000 each. If your organization and work fits the selection criteria, you may apply for additional funding of up to $3,000 to assist with access costs. The application materials and proposal guidelines have also been updated and separated according to each of the four areas listed above.

Proposals may be submitted in English or French to:


Violence Prevention Grants
Canadian Women's Foundation
133 Richmond Street West, Suite 504
Toronto, ON M5H 2L3


http://www.canadianwomen.org/violence-prevention-grants

Bell Let's Talk Community Fund will provide grants of $5,000 to $50,000, applications accepted till March 31, 2013

Bell Let's Talk Community Fund

The Bell Let's Talk Community Fund is part of the Bell Mental Health Initiative, a $50 million multi-year national program in support of mental health.

The 2013 Bell Let's Talk Community Fund will provide grants of $5,000 to $50,000 to organizations, hospitals and agencies focused on improving access to mental health care and making a positive impact in their communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast.

Preference will be given to capacity building projects aimed at creating or expanding programs that provide front-line support and/or reduce the stigma for those impacted by mental health issues.

The Bell Let's Talk Community Fund does not provide multi-year funding. Grant recipients will only be eligible for another Community Fund grant one year after the date of any previous grant.

Applications for 2013 grants will be accepted from January 14 to March 31, 2013.

Who is eligible for funding?

Registered not-for-profit organizations, registered charities, local hospitals and social service agencies are eligible for funding. Preference will be given to organizations providing audited financials.



http://letstalk.bell.ca/en/initiatives#community-fund

For further information about the Bell Let's Talk Community Fund please email mentalhealth@bell.ca.




Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Why Public Libraries Matter: And How They Can Do More

By focusing too heavily on giving patrons access to bestsellers and popular movies, libraries risk missing the significant opportunity afforded by the explosion in the number of new books published each year.
 
The growth of electronic reading holds significant opportunities and threats for both public libraries and publishers. This is no small affair: new research from the Pew Research Center shows that a third of Americans now own eBook readers or tablet devices, and Amazon sells more eBooks than print books.
 
This article is the second in a two-part series on libraries and their role in the marketing and readership of books. The first part focused on the current dispute between libraries and publishers. This article details the opportunities and obstacles for libraries in a changed world of publishing and reading.
 
 

Legacy of Hope Foundation and educational kits

LHF  is a national Aboriginal charitable organization whose purposes are to educate, raise awareness and understanding of the legacy of residential schools, including the effects and intergenerational impacts on First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and to support the ongoing healing process of Residential School Survivors. Fulfilling this mandate contributes towards reconciliation among generations of Aboriginal peoples, and between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in Canada. Learn More About Us »

Photo Exhibit Focuses on First Nations in Residential Schools

19 December 2012 (OTTAWA, ON) – Today the Legacy of Hope Foundation, in partnership with First Nations University of Canada, announced the opening of the "Where are the Children? Healing the Legacy of the Residential Schools exhibit in Regina, Saskatchewan. http://www.wherearethechildren.ca/

http://www.legacyofhope.ca/




Friday, January 11, 2013

Funding Bulletin Number 3, January 10, 2013

Funding Bulletin (January 10, 2013)
1.      Canadian Heritage's celebration grants application deadline January 15, 2013
2.      TD Financial Literacy Grant Fund deadline for applications is January 31, 2013
3.      Canada Summer Jobs application deadline February 28, 2013
4.      Open Solicitation: Build Regional Public Health Capacity and Awareness of Public Health Impacts Related to Climate Change - Request for Applications
5.      Woodcock Fund Guidelines by Writers Trust
6.      CERIC's Practical & Academic Research Committee as well as its Professional Development & Ongoing Learning Committee: Call for proposals
7.      Nexen's "ReachOut" program
8.      Carbon Farmer Giving away $2551.00
9.      Let's Talk Science Outreach Program at the University of Calgary!
10.   Innoweave workshops
 
Canadian Heritage's celebration grants application deadline January 15, 2013
Canadian Heritage provides financial support for activities organized during the Celebrate Canada period, from June 21 to July 1. These activities celebrate National Aboriginal Day on June 21, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day on June 24, Canadian Multiculturalism Day on June 27 and Canada Day on July 1.
In 2013, Canada continues to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812, an important milestone in our history. As such, we encourage applicants to integrate a War of 1812 theme into their activities this year.
 


TD Financial Literacy Grant Fund deadline for applications is January 31, 2013
The TD Financial Literacy Grant Fund aims to increase accessibility to financial literacy education for people living in Canada who may normally be excluded from mainstream financial organizations, enabling them to develop skills, knowledge and confidence in financial issues.
The Fund will gather and disseminate the learnings that emerge from the best practices of projects supported through the Fund and will evaluate and communicate the impact of funded projects. It is managed by Social and Enterprise Development Innovations.
http://librarypathwaysandfootprints.blogspot.ca/2013/01/td-financial-literacy-grant-fund-awards.html
 

Canada Summer Jobs
Applications must be submitted between February 1 and February 28, 2013.
 


Open Solicitation: Build Regional Public Health Capacity and Awareness of Public Health Impacts Related to Climate Change - Request for Applications
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is committed to understanding the impacts of climate change on public health, to build regional public health capacity and strengthen adaptation strategies to reduce these impacts.  As climate change is expected to have varying regional impacts across Canada there is a need to understand and address unique regional health threats associated with a changing climate.  The maximum funding available per project is $37,500* over two fiscal years ($18,750 in 2013-2014 and $18,750 in 2014-2015).
 

Woodcock Fund Guidelines by Writers Trust

The mandate of the Fund is to provide emergency funding to established writers in mid-project who are facing an unforeseen financial need that threatens the completion of their book. Successful applicants quickly receive financial support that allows them to complete their book projects. All applications to the Fund are processed in confidence. Successful applicants are urged to acknowledge their grants in their books. Established in 1989, the program has to date distributed $903, 773 to 183 writers. Applications are accepted throughout the year. There are no deadlines.
 
CERIC's Practical & Academic Research Committee as well as its Professional Development & Ongoing Learning Committee: Call for proposals
Priorities:  Labour market information, Early intervention,  Evaluation, Intersection of diversity and work,  New emerging career development theories and career management models,  The impact of social media on how career practitioners are doing their work, and  Entrepreneurial education and career development

Nexen Inc.
Nexen's "ReachOut" program, brings strategic vision to the work they do in communities. The program focuses on three key areas:
  • Giving: Support communities where we live and work through meaningful corporate gifts including cash donations, sponsorships and gifts in-kind to charitable, non-profit and community organizations.
  • Matching: Match charitable contributions made by our employees in Canada, the U.S. and UK, up to $20,000 per employee, per year.
  • Helping: Recognize and encourage employee volunteering through volunteer days, volunteer grants and team-building events that help build stronger communities.
 
Carbon Farmer Giving away $2551.00 to community's in need of an eco-friendly face-lift!
 
Let's Talk Science Outreach Program at the University of Calgary!
Facilitators can come to your community and do hands on workshops. You can also borrow kits.
 
Innoweave
Innoweave helps community organizations implement innovative approaches that enhance their impact. New approaches such as social enterprise, social finance, impact and strategic clarity, and cloud computing are helping charities and non-profits generate greater impact, more quickly, and at less cost.
 
 
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February 18, 2013 is Heritage Day theme - Heritage Homes and Neighbourhoods


Heritage Canada Foundation  promotes the third Monday in February as Heritage Day.

February 18, 2013, HCF encourages Canadians to celebrate Heritage Homes and Neighbourhoods and their importance to our communities.

Whether made up of elaborate Victorian-era homes and turn-of-the-century houses designed by master craftsmen, or simple war-time houses of the mid-20th century, older neighbourhoods are remarkable for their special character, mature trees, walkable streetscapes and proximity to public transit. They have stood the test of time, holding memories and telling the stories of a community's evolution.

Preservation is 4 all!

Preserving older homes and neighourhoods is important to achieving long-term sustainability. Investing in neglected homes and neighbourhoods can be an opportunity to provide affordable housing, improve public health, and revitalize and stabilize the community. A healthy neighbourhood is as important as a good home!


Here are some suggestions for ways that you can participate on Heritage Day.


http://www.heritagecanada.org/en


http://www.pch.gc.ca/pc-ch/org/sectr/cp-ch/p-h/heritday/index-eng.cfm

Canada Summer Jobs applications will be available at servicecanada.gc.ca/csj2013 (Grant/Fund)

Beginning February 1, 2013, Canada Summer Jobs applications will be available for interested employers online at servicecanada.gc.ca/csj2013 and at Service Canada Centres. Employers will be able to complete and submit their applications online, by mail or in person. Applications must be submitted between February 1 and February 28, 2013.

 http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do;jsessionid=ac1b105430d7176fb1aa704045b0892cc0740af4467d.e34Rc3iMbx8Oai0Tbx0SaxmQbhv0?m=%2Findex&nid=714479


Knowledge building a process to practice soft skills in the workplace

Although Canadian workers have more education than ever before, numerous surveys of business leaders suggest that employers are dissatisfied with their employees' so-called "soft" skills, such as teamwork, problem-solving, communication skills, and self-motivation. Recent research suggests that a learning strategy called knowledge building can help students acquire and develop these skills.

http://www.nald.ca/library/research/ccl/lessons_learning/creating_learners_needs/creating_learners_needs.pdf

Thursday, January 10, 2013

CERIC's Practical & Academic Research Committee as well as its Professional Development & Ongoing Learning Committee: Call for proposals


Funding





Partnership Applications

 

CERIC's Practical & Academic Research Committee as well as its Professional Development & Ongoing Learning Committee are currently accepting proposals to develop innovative resources in career counselling and career development. We invite individuals and organizations (e.g. education, community-based, non-profit, private, etc.) alike to submit project proposals for career counselling-related research or learning and professional development.

Priority given to proposals will vary with time, in accordance with gaps identified and the available resources. Each proposal will be dealt with individually with respect to rights and responsibilities. The CERIC Board makes decisions around proposal acceptance. Board decisions are final.

The Practical & Academic Research Committee has identified the following priority areas:

· Labour market information

· Early intervention

· Evaluation

· Intersection of diversity and work


The Professional Development & Ongoing Learning Committee has identified the following priority areas:

· New emerging career development theories and career management models

· The impact of social media on how career practitioners are doing their work

· Entrepreneurial education and career development

Celebrate Canada Funding by Canadian Heritage (deadline to submit your funding application for the 2013 edition of Celebrate Canada is January 15, 2013.)

How to Obtain Funding

Canadian Heritage provides financial support for activities organized during the Celebrate Canada period, from June 21 to July 1. These activities celebrate National Aboriginal Day on June 21, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day on June 24, Canadian Multiculturalism Day on June 27 and Canada Day on July 1.

In 2013, Canada continues to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812, an important milestone in our history. As such, we encourage applicants to integrate a War of 1812 theme into their activities this year.

Application Deadline

Please note that the deadline to submit your funding application for the 2013 edition of Celebrate Canada is January 15, 2013.
 

Call for nominations Guiding the Journey: Indigenous Educator Awards

December 5, 2012: Indspire is proud to launch a new initiative to celebrate the achievements of Indigenous educators across Canada. Guiding the Journey: Indigenous Educator Awards will recognize those who have made valuable contributions in the education field while honouring the principles of Indigenous knowledge.

"Indigenous educators guide their students on a daily basis. They do this through leadership, innovative practices and dedication to community," said Indspire President and CEO, Roberta Jamieson. "Indspire acknowledges the contributions of these dedicated professionals at the forefront; they are making a difference in the lives of Indigenous students every single day."

Indspire will present its inaugural Indigenous Educator Awards in March 2013 at the first-ever National Gathering of Indigenous Educators in Calgary, Alberta. Canadians may nominate individuals of First Nation, Inuit or Métis heritage who demonstrate outstanding achievement in education and are practicing K-12 educators in one of five categories. A sixth category recognizes non-Indigenous educators who contribute to the success of Indigenous students. In addition to the recognition, each award comes with a $1,000 cash prize.

 

http://indspire.ca/news/4567

United Way


United Way Centraide inspires Canadians to make a lasting difference in their communities. Learn more about who we are and what we do on the following pages. Locally and nationally, our goal is the same: to create opportunities for a better life for everyone in our communities.

Key issues United Ways Centraides are advocating for in our communities across Canada include:
  • Poverty reduction
  • Homelessness and affordable housing
  • Early childhood development
  • Neighbourhood revitalization
  • 211
It's easy to participate in your community when you feel passionate about a cause and participating is very rewarding – even the smallest efforts can make a big difference!



Find out more.
http://www.unitedway.ca/about-us

W. Garfield Weston Foundation

The W. Garfield Weston Foundation is a private Canadian family foundation.
A Foundation was first established in the 1950's by Willard Garfield Weston and his wife Reta, with their shares in the family company, George Weston Limited.  Today this business includes not only the original baking company, but also Loblaw Companies Limited, a group of food retailing, processing and distribution companies. It is the success of these companies, the dedication of their employees and the loyalty of their customers that ultimately enables the Foundation to fulfill its charitable mandate.
Donations from the Foundation are directed to specific organizations in the fields of education, land conservation, and science in Canada's North. In addition to its ongoing commitments, the Foundation makes a number of unsolicited, Trustee Initiated Grants each year.
The Founders believed that as the funds were generated through the hard work and success of Canadian businesses, the grants should be given in Canada for the benefit of Canadians.
http://www.westonfoundation.org/about/Pages/default.aspx


Projects funded by Aboriginal Healing Foundation

Our mission is to provide resources which will promote reconciliation and encourage and support Aboriginal people and their communities in building and reinforcing sustainable healing processes that address the legacy of physical, sexual, mental, cultural, and spiritual abuses in the residential school system, including intergenerational impacts.

We see our role as facilitators in the healing process by helping Aboriginal people and their communities help themselves, by providing resources for healing initiatives, by promoting awareness of healing issues and needs, and by nurturing a broad, supportive public environment. We help Survivors in telling the truth of their experiences and being heard.



http://www.ahf.ca/funded-projects

February celebrations

February is Canada's National Inclusive Education Month
February 6 is Winter Walk Day
February 14 is Language Conference at the Blue Quills College
February 18 is Heritage Day declared by the Canadian Heritage Foundation
February 21 is UNESCOs International Mother Language Day

The Co-operators Foundation

In 2011, The Co-operators contributed a total of $6.1 million to various initiatives that support Canadians and our communities. This number amounted to 3.9% of The Co-operators pre-tax profits using the Imagine Canada formula, which qualifies us as a Caring Company with Imagine Canada for demonstrating leadership in community investment.
http://www.cooperators.ca/en/About-Us/foundation.aspx

Corporate giving program
In 2011 over $1 million dollars was donated to numerous charities, not‑for‑profit organizations and activities across Canada through our Directed Donations program, support of the United Way, and special Committee Allocations; for example, the numerous post-secondary education programs we support across the country.
Community Economic Development (CED) Fund 
In 2011, a total of $419,918 was granted to 23 community-based organizations to develop sustainable practices and support programs that help disadvantaged Canadians move towards self-reliance.
Co-operative Development Program (CDP)
In 2011, $115,800 was granted to 11 emerging or expanding co‑operatives across Canada.
IMPACT! Fund
To date IMPACT! student alumni have received $165,425 in funding for their projects.

Chevron Canada community engagement and corporate responsibility

Chevron's commitment to community engagement and corporate responsibility is driven by the Chevron Way, a set of values that are the foundation of the company's vision: to be the global energy company most admired for its people, partnership and performance. Chevron views community engagement as a key element to our long-term success. We strive to develop strong relationships that support basic human needs, education, skills training and to promote economic development through community capacity-building.

http://www.chevron.ca/community/

Rogers launches Tech Essentials™, a new initiative to help Canadians get the most out of technology

Ottawa, January 14, 2013 – MediaSmarts (formerly known as Media Awareness Network) is pleased to announce that Rogers has joined the organization's team of supporters as a Gold Sponsor.
"We are delighted that Rogers has recognized our work in digital and media literacy with this generous contribution" says Cathy Wing, Co-Executive Director of MediaSmarts. "Rogers' support will enable us to continue to produce high quality programs and resources to give young Canadians the skills they need to make safe and ethical online decisions."
The announcement comes as Rogers launches Tech Essentials™, a new initiative to help Canadians get the most out of technology. MediaSmarts has partnered with Rogers on this program, which includes a website with information on a variety of online topics of interest to parents, including managing children's Internet usage and helping them stay safe online. Starting in 2013, Rogers will also offer an online 'ask the expert' series to offer in-depth knowledge on important technology topics
MediaSmarts, a Canadian centre for digital and media literacy, is dedicated to providing parents and educators with the information and tools they need to help young people safely and effectively navigate today's digital world. MediaSmarts works closely with its sponsors and partners to advance education around important issues such as cyberbullying, online hate, privacy and Internet safety. To find out more about MediaSmarts' programs, visit: www.mediasmarts.ca.
http://mediasmarts.ca/press-centre/rogers-invests-digital-and-media-literacy-gold-sponsor-mediasmarts

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

National Mentoring Symposium Program Committee - Call for Presentations

Call for Presentations  Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research
 

The National Mentoring Symposium Program Committee is inviting abstracts featuring evidence or promising practices relevant to the four presentation themes listed below. Presentations are not limited to academic research. Practice and community based-innovations, as well as youth presentations are encouraged.

Presentation Streams

There are four presentation streams. Please indicate which of the four streams your presentation fits within.

  • Innovative Partnerships to Support Mentoring
  • Mentee and Mentor Perspectives
  • Mentoring with special populations or in special settings
  • Tools, Resources and Training

The deadline for submissions is February 22, 2013.
To complete a submission form, please go to http://snipurl.com/262r29q