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ABBOTSFORD CHILD & YOUTH COMMITTEE - CALL FOR PRESENTORS
The Abbotsford Child and Youth Committee is sponsoring a one-day conference and community forum on Friday April 27, and are looking for a Crim Department presence.
They are looking for presentations of about 30 – 45 minutes with time for discussion and Q and A’s, for a total of an hour.
Topics relating to children or youth would be relevant – also any research on pre-natal as well.
Please read here for more information.
REGISTRATION REMINDER!
Annual Training Forum & Special General Meeting 2012
- Training Forum: March 1st and 2nd, 2012
- Special General Meeting: March 3, 2012
Keynote Speakers: Terry Swan, Janice Ristock, Brenda and Matilda Wilson, Sujata Warrier, and Kamaljit Lehal
11 workshops to choose from! Registration deadline: Monday January 30, 2012
THE HOMELESS PARTNERING SECRETARIAT'S NEW CALL FOR PROPOSALS ON YOUTH HOMELESSNESS
We are pleased to announce a Call for Proposals (CFP) on youth homelessness under the Homelessness Knowledge Development (HKD) funding stream of the Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS). Youth was one of the key focus areas identified in the responses to a questionnaire that was issued last May. The total amount of funding available is $500,000 with a maximum of $80,000 for each funded project. The deadline for applications is February 29, 2012.
The HPS seeks to fund research on evidence-based promising practices in order to provide communities with the tools that they need to prevent and reduce youth homelessness. These practices should account for the diversity of the homeless youth population so that communities can tailor programs to their local needs. Applicants must define how communities are active partners with the projects and demonstrate that their research is relevant to the community. For more information, please visit the HKD website http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/homelessness/funding/knowledge_development/index.shtml or contact HKD by email hkd-dci@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca.
THE PURPOSE OF SHAME AND THE POWER OF EMPATHY
A 2-Day Workshop with Sarah Peyton, CNVC trainer-candidate
Shame is a rarely discussed but very commonly felt emotion, and the intensity of the shame experience can be confusing and overwhelming. There are good reasons for this, and in this 2-day workshop we will be exploring why shame is so hard and how to hold ourselves with compassion when we feel it, and how to move out of it. By understanding the early roots of shame and how it impacts our bodies and our souls, we will create solid ground to stand on to see ourselves with generosity and care. Using empathy and Interpersonal Neurobiology, we will leave this workshop able to identify and transform states of shame, and to sustain ourselves even when we find ourselves in a world of shame.
Part I: Saturday, February 11th 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.*
Part II: Sunday, February 12th 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
*If you can only make it one day, please come on Saturday - Part 1. We will be exploring themes in Part 2 on Sunday that were introduced in Part 1.
Pre-requisite: Familiarity with Nonviolent Communication, either from having attended an Intro Workshop, read Marshall's book or watched an NVC video.
Location: Downtown, Vancouver, BC
To register, please contact Mika Maniwa at 778-840-7902 or e-mail ehmehm13@hotmail.com
Tuition by donation: There is no mandatory charge for the workshop. We do request a donation to cover Sarah's transportation costs and expenses as she will be driving from Portland, Oregon, as well as to contribute to her and her family's well-being. A donation between $20 - $100 per day would be very welcome.
VPD 2012 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONFERENCE: Dying to BE Canadian
The Vancouver Police Department and the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General invite you to attend the 2012 Domestic Violence Conference: Honour Killings in Canada. The conference will be held in Vancouver, BC at the UBC Robson Square Centre on February 6th and 7th 2012. Attendance is limited to 80 seats so please register early.
Please feel free to pass along this invitation to those in you organisation that may be interested in attending.
SURREY BOARD OF TRADE - NOMINATIONS OPEN!
3rd Annual Surrey Women in Business Awards 2012
Help us celebrate the successful women in Surrey that make our business community such a vibrant place! Nominate a Surrey Business Woman in one of the five award categories: Entrepreneur, Corporate, Professional, Leadership or Not-for-Profit Executive. The nomination form is at this link:
http://www.businessinsurrey.com/women-in-business-award/
Nomination Deadline: Friday, February 10, 2012
Event Date: Wednesday, March 7, 2012
The Child & Family-Friendly Workplace in Surrey Awards
These awards showcase and celebrate employers who have created workplaces that support their employees in both their work and child and family responsibilities, in small, medium and large workplaces.
Workplaces in Surrey from all sectors – private, public, non-profit, cooperative – are eligible for nomination. A workplace shows that it is making an effort to support employees to harmonize the demands of their work and family roles and responsibilities. Nominations do not need to have written policies in place or a well-established track record. The evaluation process for the Awards will also recognize informal activity and start-up processes. The nomination form can be found at this link:
http://www.businessinsurrey.com/child-and-family-friendly-work/
Nomination Deadline: Friday, January 20, 2012
Event Date: Thursday, February 2, 2012 (SBOT Economic Forecast Lunch)
THE CHILDREN'S PARTNERSHIP SURREY/WHITE ROCK
The Children’s Partnership Surrey/White Rock invites you to a special training opportunity regarding how play is influenced by culture. Maya Goldstein, an MA graduate in Human Development, Learning and Culture at the Faculty of Education at UBC, will be speaking to us regarding her research that was done at a Family Resource Place in Surrey.
Date: January 25, 2012
Time: 2:45pm – 4:15pm
Place: Guildford Library Meeting Room
15105 - 105th Avenue, Surrey, BC
Please read about Maya’s interesting research and a preview of what you will hear on the 25th. We hope you can join us!
Please RSVP to childrenspartnershipsurreywr@gmail.com to register.
END CHILD POVERTY NOW!
British Columbia has had the worst child poverty rate in Canada for eight consecutive years and yet does not have a poverty reduction plan.
To learn more about this issue, please attend th "End Child Poverty Now!" forum January 25, 2012 - 7pm - 9:30pm in Lecture Hall A130, at Langara. Registration at 6:30pm.
THE NEXT TING FORUM
Announcing the next Ting Forum on Justice Policy, Monday January 23rd, 1.30 to 3.30, at Douglas College in New Westminster.
The Forum will star Howard Sapers, the Correctional Investigator for Canada talking about Segregation and Overcrowding. Apparently, one correctional facility in Canada is now double-bunking inmates who are in segregation. What's wrong with this picture?
Distinguished panelists will pitch in as well and are likely to comment on the compounding effect of the Federal Safe Streets and Communities Act.
If you wish to attend or bring a class to this FREE forum please do so, but be quick toregister as space is limited.
JOIN BUILDING BRIDGES NOW!
Building Bridges is an interactive, participatory and skill-based program that works with immigrant women to develop the skills and confidence needed to be community leaders. Building Bridges gives women enhanced information of their Canadian community, and a network of new friends and peers.
Information Sessions: January 16th and 30th from 6:30 to 7:30pm at PIRS Office, 210-3680 East Hastings Street, Vancouver. Please register by email to volunteers@pirs.bc.ca.
Program will run from February 13 to April 30, 2012 (12 consecutive Mondays) from 6:30 to 9:30pm at PIRS Office. Program details can be viewed at www.pirs.ca
A certificate of completion and a letter of reference will be provided.
Participants must:
- Have at least a high intermediate level of English
- Willing to work within their community
- Are ready to assist and to work with others in a helping way
- Have some experience working in a group or a community setting; either in Canada or elsewhere
- Have less than 20 hours/week of community-based work or volunteering
- Be able to meet the time commitments and other requirements of the program (regular attendance is a requirement)
Email a resume with cover letter to volunteers@pirs.bc.ca with the attention to: Building Bridges by January 23, 2012.
TRIPLE P POSTIVE PARENTING PROGRAM
The Children's Foundation has their Winter 2012 calendar available for their Triple P Postive Parenting Program. The program is for children 3-6 years of age and promotes good communication and strong relationships between parents and children. The course is for everyone who wants to be the best possible parent they can be.
GANGS, GUNS AND GIRLS TRAINING SYMPOSIUM
The Gangs, Guns and Girls Training Symposium will be held at the Arts Club Theatre, Granville Island, Vancouver on February 16 and 17, 2012. The symposium will feature national and international gang prevention and intervention experts. Check out the event webpage at www.gangsandguns.ca for more information and to register. Register prior to January 15 for discount pricing.
A FREE WORKSHOP FOR BUILDING WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE WORKPLACES – Orientation, Retention and Promotion of New Immigrant Employees Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, 6083 McKay Avenue, Burnaby
Workshop Summary
New immigrants bring skills, experience and new ideas. Culturally diverse staff open doors to new markets, improve customer service, offer experience and expertise and create innovative and productive workforces. This 90 minute workshop is intended for employers, managers, and HR specialists who are looking for information and resources to facilitate the recruitment, hiring, orientation and career development of new immigrant staff. All attendees will receive a guidebook of tools, tips, strategies and links to additional resources.
This workshop has been developed by DIVERSEcity Community Resources with funding from the governments of BC and Canada. These three workshops will be provided at no cost to participants.
Presenter
Jody Johnson, Principal, PEERs Employment and Education Resources Inc., has more than twenty years experience assisting employers, new immigrants, government and community service providers create workplaces and communities that work for everyone. She is recognized for her knowledge on cultural diversity and immigrant workforce integration. Jody is an engaging presenter and has facilitated more than 250 workshops on this and related subjects.
Workshop Date
February 2nd 9:00 am to 10:30 am - A breakfast will be provided. breakfast and registration will begin at 8:30 am. The presentation will begin at 9:00 am sharp.
Location
Registration
To register, please fill out an online registration form at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/M8XGDPM
or email Iris Sun at: iris.sun@peersonline.ca. Seating is limited to 25 participants. Please register today.
SALVATION ARMY GRAND RE-OPENING
Please attend the Grand ReOpening of The Salvation Army Surrey. These new premises are now the church home and offices of The Surrey Community Church and The Salvation Army Surrey Community and Family Services, which will better serve the community well in to the foreseeable future. The ribbon cutting, ceremony & dedication, which we hope you will attend, will be begin at 10:00am Sunday December 11, 2011. Service will be 10:30am -11:30am. Lunch will be served following the service. The event will be held at 13474 96 Ave Surrey BC. See Event Information for more detail.
SURREY WOMEN'S CENTRE CLOTHING AND TOY DRIVE
Surrey Women's Centre supports many children and families fleeing violence throughout the year. Your generous donations will enable us to provide them with warm clothing and gifts this holiday season. See Event Poster for more infomation on how to support and donate to this clothing and toy drive.
CANADA AND REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT CONFERENCE
Join us on June 21, 22 and 23 at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Richmond, British Columbia for the Canada and Refugee Resettlement Conference. The Target Audience for this conference includes those in academics, policy analysts, educators, and service practitioners. The conference focuses om service, policy and research areas impacting resettled refugees and refugee claimants. See Conference Poster for more details.
Build Surrey Program
Surrey is a growing city and we are creating liveable, sustainable, safe and visually appealing communities in each of our six distinct town centers. The City of Surrey recognizes that investing in all of its districts is an integral part of creating a truly vibrant and modern Surrey. Elements of the Crime Reduction Strategy have been integrated into the community safety and crime reduction sections of all six of the “Build Surrey” booklets.
Improving the quality of life for the citizens of Surrey – Town Centre Brochures
There are 6 City Centers:
NEWTON
NORTH SURREY
Graffiti Cleanup Programs
With the help of committed partners, the City of Surrey is applying a multi-pronged approach to address unsightly graffiti in and around the City. Graffiti prevention research shows that if graffiti is promptly removed (preferably within 24 hours), the frequency of repeat tagging declines.
The following programs are presently being undertaken:
City of Surrey Graffiti Hotline at 604-591-4291 or email graffiti@surrey.ca
NOTE: If possible when reporting graffiti, please note the time you first noticed the graffiti as well as the location that has been defaced.
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The City of Surrey Community Beautification Grants are an initiative of the Community Enhancement Partnerships Program. Residents and groups can apply for a grant to plan, organize and implement small projects, activities and celebrations as a way to improve the conditions and appearance of their community.
For more information please visit the Community Enhancement Partnership Program (CEPP) website.