RedWAY BC News E-zine
Harnessing Technology to Honour, Inform & Connect Urban Aboriginal Youth to Services, Opportunities, the Community & Each Other
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
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Issue 90 - Short, important issue about Aboriginal Events and Initiatives
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In This Issue...
by Liz and Kristin, Aboriginal Youth Media Team
Yay!!! RedWAY is returning to an inbox near you! This spring and summer, we co-hosted an incredible National Aboriginal Day celebration, wrapped up another Aboriginal Youth Media Project, and Kristin finished her Masters of Indigenous Education Degree... so we'll be reworking and publishing this FREE resource for our 9,200 international subscribers again soon! Watch for full issues of RedWAY BC News soon. We're currently updating links from old issues and inviting you to send us your events, job postings, community news, and stories.
But for now here's 5 things happening soon that we couldn't live without telling you! Check out articles below about the CANDO Conference and AGM, upcoming FREE Aboriginal BEST (Business Entrepreneurship Skills Training) Programs across BC, a new Health Care Assistant Certificate Program at the Native Education College, the National Aboriginal Energy and Power Association Inaugural Power and Energy Conference, and a new teen suicide prevention and awareness play called "Beneath The Surface."
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Don't miss the Aboriginal Energy and Power Conference
Hosted by the National Aboriginal Energy & Power Association, Oct. 12-14 in Toronto, ON
by Liz and Kristin - Aboriginal Youth Media Team
The National Energy and Power Association has a clearly defined mission for this conference: to contribute to the advancement of economic development through support, facilitation, and promotion of an economically and environmentally sustainable Aboriginal energy and power sectors. Save $120 if you register by Sept. 17 - get informed about initiatives and issues in your community! Learn more...
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Imagi'Nation Presents: Beneath the Surface
A Play About Suicide Prevention and Awareness
by Liz and Kristin - Aboriginal Youth Media Team
In collaboration with Vancouver Aboriginal Transformative Justice Services, imagi’Nation’s Jenifer Brousseau is producing and directing a play about teen suicide. Though suicide affects people from every community and age group, the cast of 'Beneath the Surface' draws from the tragic choices made by a 14-year old Aboriginal Youth to bring to light potential signs, triggers, and emotions surrounding teen suicide. Learn more about the cast, storyline, and ways to get involved in supporting...
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CANDO 17th Annual National Conference and AGM
2010 Theme: "Embracing Change" in Niagara Falls, ON
The Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO) is inviting you to their 17th Annual National Conference and AGM in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This year's event will...
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FREE! Aboriginal BEST Programs starting in 10 locations across BC
Learn Business, Entrepreneurship, and Social Enterprise Development Skills
by Kristin Kozuback, Editor, RedWAY BC News
Got a great business idea for yourself, your family or your organization? Self-employment can mean self-reliance! Start with the BEST program - there's 12 sessions that include the basics of marketing, accounting, business operations, technology, and even start-up financing options. Register now for October 19th courses in Vancouver or these other locations...
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Health Care Assistant Certificate Program at NEC
Native Education Centre is offering a new program starting soon!
by Liz and Kristin - Aboriginal Youth Media Team
We'll be updating our education section regularly, but for now we wanted to give a last-minute to share this program info with you. NEC is proud to offer the Health Care Assistant (HCA) Certificate Program for Aboriginal community members. Starting soon - register now...
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Added Sept. 20th: Nominate and celebrate Aboriginal business owners today!
Nominate someone by Sept. 24 for the British Columbia Aboriginal Business Awards
Small business owners, entrepreneurs getting started, sole proprietors running home-based businesses, community-owned enterprises, and people creating opportunities through joint venture agreements are an important part of local communities and Canada's economy.
Nominate someone now! There's many award categories which will celebrate the unique strengths and diversity within the business community. Learn more...
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ARCHIVES (other great issues to check out)
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Issue 83 - September Starts - Provincial Aboriginal Women's Leadership Event, Indigenous News, Aboriginal Events, Conferences
September 14, 2009
Vol. 6
Issue 8
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Issue 82 - Partners in Promoting Aboriginal Relations: ACCESS Programs for September, BC Hydro Opportunities, Aboriginal Youth Media Team Successes!
August 24, 2009
Vol. 6
Issue 7
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Issue 81 - Aboriginal Youth Media Team stories, Aboriginal Events, Summer breaks and camps
June 29, 2009
Vol. 6
Issue 6
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Issue 80 - Aboriginal Events for Spring Success, Win to Get In Contests for Don Burnstick Show and Tomson Highway Play, Free Workshops
April 30, 2009
Vol. 6
Issue 5
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Issue 79 - April Updates
April 11, 2009
Vol. 6
Issue 4
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Got a pic that celebrates Aboriginal smiles, successes,
N8V news, or Indigenous giggles?
Musqueam Artist Christie Lee Charles (aka Sister Crunch) and Kristin Kozuback of the Aboriginal Youth Media Team hold down the Spiritlink/RedWAY BC News booth at the 2008 BCAAFC Gathering Our Voices Conference in Okanagan Nation Territory in Kamloops, BC.
Share your smile HERE! Send us a pic and a brief story of your Aboriginal smiles, successes N8V news, or Indigenous giggles.
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Their financial and in-kind contributions help keep RedWAY BC News free for the our readers.Contact us if you want to become a partner or section sponsor this year!
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| RedWAY Copper Thunderbird Partner |
ACCCESS - Aboriginal Career Community Employment Services Society |
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| RedWAY Bronze Salmon Partner |
YikeSite Websites
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"You do websites”
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Stitsma Squamish Nation Employment and Training Centre |
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BC Hydro Aboriginal Relations
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“For Generations”
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| Spiritlink's Aboriginal Media Partners |
SAY Magazine |
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“Spirit of Aboriginal Youth”
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NationTalk Newswire Service |
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Spiritlink's Partners for the 2009-2010
Aboriginal Youth Media (AYM) Team Project |
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 Knowledgeable Aboriginal Youth Association (KAYA) www.kayaweb.net
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Metro Vancouver
Urban Aboriginal Strategy (MVUAS)
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Bruce Lacroix and Associates
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Vancity
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The Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconcilation through the Aboriginal BEST (Business and Enterpreneurship Skills Training) Program
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Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO)
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NEW - Media links we love...
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7 readers: PM's address to Australian Parliament apologizing to Aboriginal Peoples
2 readers: Meet the new AFN Grand Chief Shawn Atleo
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We intend to increase awareness about the diversity of Aboriginal cultures, events, and news stories while providing opportunities to connect to Indigenous, First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples across Canada. This newsletter has articles contributed by Urban Aboriginal Youth, leaders, companies, and organizations working towards social justice; we're starting by supporting Urban Aboriginal Youth initiatives. Consider becoming an e-zine partner, purchasing articles, or simply sharing your information to build working relationships based in recognition, reconciliaton, respect and trust. Please respect the various views and opinions offered here, just as we respect all Nations and races that share our land.
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