Thursday, August 28, 2008
Lessons Learned: Collaborations Between Family Resource Centres and Settlement Agencies
This Canadian Association of Family Resources Programs paper profiles 4 communities, provides some effective practices and discusses how family resource programs and other community-based agencies can combat racism and discrimination.
Justice Ontario: Information About Ontario's Legal System
This Ministry of the Attorney General website has easy-to-use information on family and criminal law, lawsuits, human rights, estate planning and tickets and fines. You can also call 1-866-252-0104 for legal information in more than 170 languages.
Monday, August 25, 2008
10 in 10 Urban Health Award Nominations
The 10 in 10 Urban Health award has been developed to recognize the unsung heroes that have made a significant contribution to the health of urban communities in the GTA from 1998-2008.
City of Mississauga 2009 Grants Program
The City of Mississauga is now accepting applications from community-based groups and organizations for 2009 financial support, through its various granting programs - Deadline: October 15, 2008.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Second Report on Voluntary and Non-Profit Labour Force Study
The HR Council's second report from its Voluntary and Non-Profit Labour Force Study focuses on key findings from the study: characteristics of employers and employees, skills needs, recruitment and retention, and job satisfaction.
Spotlight on Learning: OLC Training Event
The Ontario Literacy Coalition (OLC) Training Event program includes workshops on using new technologies, and might be of interest to those working with literacy and/or ESL programs. October 6-8, 2008. Online registration available.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
CBC Radio Show Explores Cultural Identity 'Mashup'
This radio show talks to people with mixed cultural heritage about their hybridity, their relationships with their parents and with Canadian multiculturalism. Airs on CBC Radio 1 on August 19 at 7:30 p.m. and August 21 at 11:30 a.m.
Training for Service Providers Who Work With Francophone Communities in Smoking Cessation
This Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) program is specially geared for service providers who work with French-speaking clients, a population with higher smoking rates that needs a ‘targeted’ approach.
Maytree Newsletter - August 2008
This month's update: Exploring the issue of voting for non-citizens, the Immigrant Employment Loan program, expressing cultural identity through architecture, and more.
Conference Report: "Moving Forward Together" - Higher-Level Language Training
The final conference report has been added to the detailed pages of conference proceedings. The report includes an executive summary, workshop and plenary session notes as well as profiles and conference background information.
Monday, August 18, 2008
On New Shores: Understanding Immigrant Children Conference
The 3rd conference on immigrant children takes place Nov 6-7 at the University of Guelph. Leading scholars from various disciplines, professionals, and governmental agencies present work and discuss issues and challenges concerning immigrant families.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
CIC Announces Details of Proposed Canadian Experience Class
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced details of a proposed new class of immigration for foreign student graduates and foreign workers.
Registration Open for Community Legal Education Conference
Register online for "Learn, Grow, Connect," a conference for community service workers who deliver information to help their clients understand their legal rights. The conference will be hosted by Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) on October 6-7.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Toronto Public Transportation: New Website for TTC
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)'s new website has a Service Advisory section with news about delays and route changes. In the future, the site will have a Trip Planner and will be translated into other languages.
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Do You Hear What I Say? - The Communications Audit
A communication audit is a systematic and comprehensive analysis of your organization's communications. It will provide answers to some key questions about how you communicate what you to to the people you serve/are trying to impact.
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