Hello!
1. Saturday December 18 come to the Zine fair.. old Y from noon till 5 it's free and interactive and amazing. buy zines, create zines, contribute to community, watch films, meet people. yay!
2. The Youth Animation Project is doing an intake - it's a paid! position, requires no experience, available for folks between 15-30! cool. Check out their website here... www.quickdrawanimation.ca
3. National council on welfare's recent report shows that it's pretty ineffective, and access to it needs to be changed so more folks can get it, before becoming destitute. It's big news for people who work in poverty reduction, and old news for people who work in poverty.
4. Alberta gov released a new resource for social services: Alberta Supports website is online at www.albertasupports.ca, and the contact centre toll-free number is 1-877-644-9992. In Edmonton, call 780-644-9992. social organizations
5. Momentum offers money management workshops, learn to save, manage finances, build a business, etc. etc. etc. it's cool. they offer micro-credit loans and other neato projects. www.momentum.org
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Saturday, November 27, 2010
community update five!
The Aboriginal Friendship Center of Calgary is looking for new members (open to anyone!!), and also kyds to join their youth group. Contact info@affccalgary.org for details.
December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities! Do something radical!
Seniors a go-go too! Possibly the radest thing going just now. Play series with the Calgary Sexual Health Center - check it, http://www.calgarysexualhealth.ca/aging_intro.html
If you haven't heard of the bike shop, you should've - Good Life BikeShop in Eau C. mall downtown shows you & your community how to maintain your bike, and all the other random things that are good to know about bikes. they run programs, sell super crazy cheap bikes, and are generally awesome. http://www.goodlifebikes.ca/
Monday, November 8, 2010
FIRST "MEET-UP" NEWS!!
Who: Aboriginal Circle
What: One Stop Shop for Aboriginal news/events/organizations in Alberta
How do they need your help:
Check out their web site and make use of it. It’s a great tool!
http://www.aboriginalcircle.com/
What are they offering:
Promotions and advertising to people looking to tap into the Aboriginal community.
Contact: Josh at josh@aboriginalcircle.com
Who: Infoshop
What: Zine Fair
How do they need your help:
Looking for cool ideas to engage people in creative process at zine fair
December 18th at the Old Y – can you host an activity?
You should come and participate too!
What are they offering: a cool interactive creative event
Contact: Philip Philip_mcc@hotmail.com or pocko7@yahoo.com
Who: Josh
What: Mad marketing & promotion skills
What are they offering: May be able to help market or promote your event
Contact: email info@wildhorsesconsulting.ca with “Josh – Marketing” in subject line for personal contact info
Who: Tom
What: Arts & Mixed Ability Dance superhero
What are they offering: Help with your arts/dance project (comes with experience in promotions, writing, engagement etc.)
Contact: email info@wildhorsesconsulting.ca with “Tom – Arts” in subject line for personal contact info
Who: Free Rad Shows
What: Free Rad Shows !!
How do they need your help:
Looking for people who have some capacity to spare to organize low barrier music shows. Also looking for people who can promote shows especially to kids in group homes and other isolating places.
What are they offering:
Free music shows, venues to play with your cool band, and guidance to help you learn how to put on shows.
Contact: Liam at redmittencollective@hotmail.com
Who: AlterNative
What: Aboriginal Film Festival Fundraiser
How do they need your help:
Can you spend a night volunteering? Or drinking beer? Or buying things?
Come to the Silent Auction at the Old Y – fundraiser for AlterNative
What are they offering:
Supporting Aboriginal artists and building bridges between other communities.
Contact: Kelli at kelli.23@hotmail.com
Who: Encana
What: Poisoning water
How do they need your help:
Watch this documentary: http://www.cbc.ca/documentaries/passionateeyeshowcase/2010/burningwater/
The people who live around there need help to survive and their neighbors (understandably) can’t provide the support they need.
Who: Reclaiming Indigeneity Society
What: Promoting arts development fundraiser
How do they need your help:
Looking for artists interested in promoting their work, seeking a donation of one image and artists bio to be printed on greeting cards and sold at local boutiques. Also looking for people with connections to shops that might be willing to share.
What are they offering:
Promotion for the artist/store & the chance to support artist development program in Morley
Contact: reclaimingindigeneity.society@gmail.com www.reclaimingindigeneitysociety.blogspot.com
Who: Disability Action Hall’s Right to Love group
What: Documentary film: Love Bytes: stories from the right to love
How do they need your help:
The Right to Love group works to overcome societal and interpersonal barriers people with disabilities face in finding meaningful relationships and love. The group has a documentary about this issue and are hoping to screen it anywhere so their story can be told.
What are they offering:
The Action Hall and the Right to Love group are open to everyone. They welcome new members and help people learn to advocate for themselves, or work on issues together
Contact: actionhall@calgaryscope.org
Who: Stardale Women’s Group
What: Aboriginal Next Top Model Contest
How do they need your help:
Seeing a judge for their contest on November 27, 2010
They’ll need you for less than 2 hours
Contact: Helen stardale@gmail.com
Monday, November 1, 2010
Community Update # 4.
1. The third week in November is Metis Week! (check it out)
2. There is a group showing of Native art & animation on November 5th from 5:00 - 9:00 at Moon Stone Creations in Inglewood!!!
3. Free Work Shop! Developing leaders to end violence against Women. November 15th 9:30 - 4:00 email memorialmarchcalgary@live.ca for info
4. Training Opportunity - Domestic Violence and Persons with Disabilities. (training for service providers/folks that work with people with disabilities). Hosted by the Alliance to End Violence (contact them for details)! 10$ (category B credit available) November 10th 9:00 - 4:00 lsan@endviolence.ca to register.
5. Calgary Attractions has coupons and deals for all kinds of things to do with your fam or crew. check them out.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Community Updates n. 3
1. the sally ann runs a Christmas program for lico (low income cut off) families who need some help during the holidays. If you need help call 403-410-1158 ~ if you or your organization is interested in volunteering, donating, or ‘adopting’ a family for Christmas call Jeff at 403-220-0432 ext. 224
2. Lenscrafters is offering free eye exams and glasses for folks who need ‘em. November 7th 2010 at the Marlborough Mall Lenscrafters from 8-11 am
3. the Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary is launching a new newsletter for youth called “ the buffalo eye” anyone 10 – 24 can submit. E-mail Lawrence for info lgervais@afccalgary.org - Another Aboriginal youth magazine in Calgary – New Tribe has been in circulation for years, and continues to accept submissions from youth as well. Check out their awesome website: http://www.newtribemagazine.ca/index.html
4. For those of you who haven’t heard, <eetup is a NYC based initiative that helps people connect with individuals and groups in their community with similar interests and values. Popular groups in Calgary include: community development, dating, reading, films, and outdoor activities. Check it out.
5. Looking for something to do? Maybe you need a space for your next event? Or a market for your fundraiser, Calgary Community Events has a free listing board for community groups where you can find or post news, and links to book community halls and other cheap buildings. http://www.calgaryarea.com/
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Community Updates no. 002
1. Quickdraw is rocking another of it's Aboriginal Youth Animation Projects. Final deadline to apply is nov. 5. Contact the team leader for info 403-261-5767.
2. Halloween! check out cool events for everyone here, and events for adults only here
3. Oh - and here (Nightmare on Bannock Street ... ug. sounds spooky.) check it out on Facebook.
4. Market Collective is coming up. This is potentially one of the most amazing things Calgary is doing. Check them out http://www.marketcollective.ca/
5. Join us at Arusha's monthly Potluck/Market at the Hillhurst/Sunnyside Community Association on the Second Wednesday of every month 6:00 PM. These pot-lucks are an extention of the Calgary Dollars Project:
"Calgary Dollars is the Arusha Centre's complementary currency system that brings together
local talents and resources to strengthen our local economy and build community. A community's
true wealth lies in the skills, talents and capabilities of its members. We believe that every person
has something of value to offer to their neighbours. By encouraging local production and consumption,
we are committed to creating a healthy economy that is rooted in a
healthy society and a healthy ecosystem."
2. Halloween! check out cool events for everyone here, and events for adults only here
3. Oh - and here (Nightmare on Bannock Street ... ug. sounds spooky.) check it out on Facebook.
4. Market Collective is coming up. This is potentially one of the most amazing things Calgary is doing. Check them out http://www.marketcollective.ca/
5. Join us at Arusha's monthly Potluck/Market at the Hillhurst/Sunnyside Community Association on the Second Wednesday of every month 6:00 PM. These pot-lucks are an extention of the Calgary Dollars Project:
"Calgary Dollars is the Arusha Centre's complementary currency system that brings together
local talents and resources to strengthen our local economy and build community. A community's
true wealth lies in the skills, talents and capabilities of its members. We believe that every person
has something of value to offer to their neighbours. By encouraging local production and consumption,
we are committed to creating a healthy economy that is rooted in a
healthy society and a healthy ecosystem."
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