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In the News…. Red Crow College Devastated by Fire
In the early morning hours of August 14,
2015, a fire broke out at the main campus of
Red Crow Community College (RCC) the Blood
Reserve. RCC is a tribal college that offers aca-
demic, trades, and cultural programs that held
historical roots dated back to 1986 when the
college first opened to serve the Blood Tribe
people. All equipment, supplies, books, cultur-
al artifacts, and records were completely de-
stroyed. RCC is a vital part of our community.
Community & Social Development offers our
sincere support and positive thoughts during this time of loss, healing and rebuilding.
Provincial Finance Minister in Lethbridge for Budget Consultations
The Hon. Minister Joe Ceci will be in Lethbridge on Sept 11 to consult com-
munity not-for-profit organizations on the priority considerations for the up-
coming Provincial Budget. This consultation will be held at the Coast Hotel
from 2-3:30pm. Letters will be sent out shortly to Not for Profit Agencies and
look forward to our time with Minister Ceci.
Sik-Ooh-Kotoki Friendship Society names new Exec. Director
Sincere welcome and congratulations go out to Yolande Weasel Head as she takes on the role as Execu-
tive Director of the Friendship Society. Best wishes & Congratulations also go to Lydia First Rider as she
assumes her new role.
Community and Social Development - City of Lethbridge Volume 4 Issue 26 Aug. 24, 2015
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“Knowledge is power. Information is Liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family” Kofi Annan
Red Crow College VP Henry Big Throat next to the remaining façade after the fire.
(Images courtesy Kate Adach/CBC) See pg 5 for more pictures and information.
Urgent request: The Lethbridge Emergency Shelter is in need of gently used towels, as the
activities of the summer have completely depleted their supply. Any help in this area would be
much appreciated. Clean towels in good condition can be dropped off at: 802—2nd Ave N
Government of Alberta Alberta Government News and Events
Premier Notley’s letter to Cabinet Ministers
Government makes changes at the senior official level
Minister Ceci seeking input for Budget 2015 and Budget 2016
Health Minister Responds to protection for Persons in care Decisions
Ministers on Task to Implement the Objectives of UN Declaration on Indigenous Rights
Alberta Open Data Portal - The portal makes data the provincial government collects, publicly available
University of Lethbridge
U of L Researchers Benefit from Canada Foundation for Innovation Funding
Hyperlinks
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Government & University News
Opportunities, Insights and New Resources
Insights Alberta’s 20 Most Innovative Organizations— Medicine Hat Community Housing Society
Free Children’s Books From First Book Canada
How We Can Incentivize Low End Rental Housing
An Inside Look at the Harsh Realities of Homelessness
Understanding How Youth Become Good Citizens
Search for shining Stars of Alberta Volunteers
She began her ballet career in a Boys and Girls Club...
Faith in Action Against Homelessness
A Measured Approach to Minimum Wage
Action to End Poverty in Alberta
Homeless Charter of Rights
Funding Opportunities Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP)
Inclusive Restorative Practices Project—Grants & Training
Community Grants for Caregivers Project
Community Inclusion Grants
Opportunities, Insights…Cont’d
New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) Grant
YMCA Stay at Home Parent Subsidy
Community Living Scholarship
Newly Released Plans and Reports Human Rights and Poverty Reduction Strategies—Canada Without Poverty
Aboriginal Relations 2014—2015 Annual Report
Affordable Housing Breathes New Life into Old Buildings
A Safe Place to Live: Towards a Housing First Framework for Youth
Vibrant Communities Calgary — Inspire Engage Act
Calgary Homeless Foundation—July 2015
Homeward Trust Edmonton 2014 Annual Report Released
Passport for Living 2014—2015 Annual Report
Housing For All
2015 Lethbridge Census
Advancing Equity and Inclusion—A Guide for Municipalities
Homelessness Partnering Strategy Mid-year Review Summary Report
The Mental Health Strategy for Canada: A Youth Perspective
Videos, Webinars/Seminars and Workshops
Train the Trainer Workshop—Community Kitchen Programming
Extending the Family Conference with Key Note Speaker Ian Hill
University of Calgary Social Work Professional Development: Fall 2015 Program
CHRA Webinar: Visitable & Accessible Housing: Policy, Planning & Design
Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute Fall Workshop Schedule
Professional Parenting: Parenting with Patience, Terrific Toddlers, Parenting Today’s Child
The DSM-5 Conundrum: Improving the Treatment through Proper Diagnosis
HPS Webinar: Intensive Case Management in Practice, the City of Lethbridge
CS4L Physical Literacy Workshop: Physical Literacy 101
Understanding Mental Illness Workshops
Planning for Aging in Place Series
Grey Matters 2015 Workshop
Community Development for Practitioners
Mahkesis Consulting – Traditional Family Parenting Conference
Toolkits
Teen Suicide Resource Toolkit Updated May
Homeless Youth and Higher Education
72 Hour Emergency Kit
Building Corporate Relationships—A Toolkit for Non-profits
Removing the Barriers to Young Women’s Participation in Local Government
Working with the Media—information sheet
Updates and Newsletters
FCSSAA News—July 2015
The Promise Bulletin
Vibrant Communities Calgary
The Homeless Hub Newsletter—Punishing the Poorest
Orange Country Task Force on Hoarding—July 2015
Housing Again Bulletin - July 2015
Stats Canada —The Daily
Canada Social Report Aug 16
OINR Cont’d
Mark Your Calendars
Upcoming professional development opportunities, events and conferences
August
Aug 25: Workplace Bullying and Incivility Conference
Aug 30: Early bird Registration closes—CAEH15 National Conference on Ending Homelessness
September
Sept 9: International FASD Awareness Day
Sept 10: Extending the Family Conference—Lethbridge Family Services
Sept 10: World Suicide Prevention Day
Sept 11: Magnificent Men! Leadership Speaker Series
Sept 18: 8th Annual Regional Network Meeting — SALAS
Sept 29 & 30: Grey Matters 2015 Conference Drumheller Registration Now Open
October:
Oct 8: Magnifying Your Impact: Developing an Advocacy Strategy, Lethbridge Workshop
November
Nov 2-4: CAEH2015 National Conference on Ending Homelessness—Montreal
Nov 13: National Philanthropy Day
Nov 20: National Child Day
Nov 21: Project Connect—more info coming soon
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Grant & Data Administrator
Vlessy Villanueva-Sanchez
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Housing First Specialist
Wally Czech
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Roy Pogorzelski
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Jerry Firth
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