YOUCAN (Youth Canada Association) and Native Counseling Services of Alberta invite you to join a group of 10 youth in exploring Northern Ireland for two weeks in November 2007. Every year the Dealing with Difference exchange supports five males and five females aged 16-19 years in expanding their awareness of the strained relations that exist between Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal youth. Participants are asked to explore prejudices and stereotypes in order to build a foundation of understanding and respect. Upon finishing the program, participants are expected to reflect on their experiences and employ them in promoting a culture of dialogue and learning amongst Canadians with different cultural and religious traditions.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 15th, 2007

visit www.youcan.ca for an application form contact Kyle Dubé at (780)444-3348 for more information

Posted July 17, 2007

Canadian Native Friendship Centre in Edmonton, ALberta

POUNDMAKER’S LODGE TREATMENT CENTRE
Edmonton, Alberta

Executive director

Poundmaker’s Lodge is a 54 bed accredited residential addictions treatment center located in Edmonton. We are seeking a highly trained and skilled
professional with a minimum of 5 years experience working with Aboriginal Addictions Programs to fill the position of Executive Director.

The Executive Director reports to and is accountable to a Volunteer Board of Directors. The person selected will manage the day to day operations as well as establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other Aboriginal groups, industry and government bodies.

Must have a minimum Bachelors degree in Human Services, Management and/or Addictions and provide 3 references at time of interview. A current criminal records check is also required.

Forward resumes and letters of application in confidence to:

Chairperson, Board of Directors
Poundmaker’s Lodge Treatment Centre
10437 - 123 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1N8

Northern Metis Celebration
Northern Lakes College, with Metis Nation co-sponsors, will be hosting the fourth annual Northern Metis Celebration on Saturday, February 3, 2007 at the Grouard campus.  The children’s amateur talent contest will begin at 3:00 p.m. followed by supper which is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Beginning at 6:30 there will be opening addresses, entertainment and children’s contest prize awards followed by the youth, adult and “open” talent contest.  There is no admission fee and no charge for the meal, but there is a small fee to enter the talent contest. Over $2000. in prize pay-outs are to be split amongst the winners.

The event will be preceded by two afternoon workshops that are intended to expand knowledge and awareness of the Metis heritage in northern Alberta.

·      Genealogy Workshop – This workshop, sponsored by the Metis Nation of Alberta, will provide participants with information that is required to research their Metis roots.  

·      Jigging Lessons – These workshops, one for adults and one for children, will be sponsored by the Grouard Community Education Council.

·      Michif Workshop – An overview and demonstration of the traditional Metis language.

Workshops are free of charge, will run from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on February 3, and participants will have a choice of any of these opportunities. To ensure a spot in the workshops please pre-register with Shirley Anderson at 751-3275.

For further information contact:

 Louise Myre (780) 751-3306

Or Cathy Wilcox (780) 751-3241