[CAH] Community Events and Announcements: 1) Youth Scape Job Posting, 2) Federal Consultation on Children & Youth Health 3)Community Health Leadership Awards 4)E Fry Anger Management Program

Thu Jun 28 12:09:15 EDT 2007

Hello Members,

Once again, here are a few events and announcements that interest you. These
are not organized by CAH so please use the contact information provided if
you would like more information on any listing.

Thanks,

Darcy

Darcy Harvey, RSW
Capacity Development
Community Action on Homelessness
2030, Suite 201 Gottingen Street
Halifax, NS
B3K 3A9
(902) 420-2186
dharvey at cahhalifax.org
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1)

Coordinator

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is one of five Canadian cities that have
been

selected for a 3-year national youth engagement initiative, called
YouthScape. Its purpose

is to build strong, vibrant communities through the meaningful involvement
of young

people in the essential tasks and processes of groups, organizations,
systems, government

and the community at large.

A coalition of community groups, youth-serving organizations, government
agencies, and

the private sector will support this initiative locally, with HeartWood
serving in the roles

of convener and administrator. We have an immediate need for an individual
to fill the

position of Coordinator for this initiative. This is a 3-year contract that
will pay in the

range of $31,200 - $37,440 annually for a 40-hour work week, plus benefits.

Duties include:

* Coordination of strategic actions and program initiatives (including a
youth grant

making program)

* Facilitating group processes, meetings, and presentations

* Liaising with community partner groups

* Supporting the Steering Committee, Management Team, and Learning Network

components of the initiative

* Organizing capacity building processes and learning circles

* Administrative tasks and other duties as required

Preferred skills and experience:

* Project management experience, prioritizing, tracking, reporting,
budgeting

* Ability to build community partnerships amongst diverse stakeholders

* In-depth knowledge of HRM communities

* Clear and accurate communications skills (written and verbal)

* Individual must be organized, articulate, and creative

* Computer literacy (Excel, word programs, as well as internet research)

* Driver's license

* Preferred candidates will have a background in community development,
youth

engagement, social entrepreneurship, or other related field

Persons interested in this position should send a CV and a cover letter by
July 16 to:

HeartWood ~ Attention: John Ure

5663 Cornwallis Street, Suite 100, Halifax, NS B3K 1B6

Or by faxing to: (902) 444-3140

Or by E-mailing to: john at heartwood.ns.ca 

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2)
                    Federal On-line Consultation on Children and Youth
Health
DEADLINE JUNE 29!
The federal government is doing an on-line consultations on the health
issues of Canadian children and youth. The link to the announcement and the
survey are below. This online consultation is finished on June 29th, so if
you are interested in participating there is not much time.  

Announcement

 <http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/nr-cp/2007/2007_73_e.html>
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/nr-cp/2007/2007_73_e.html

Survey:
 <http://survey.confirmit.com/wix1/p479525526.aspx?p=999>
http://survey.confirmit.com/wix1/p479525526.aspx?p=999

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 3)

Community Health Leadership Awards

The Cobequid Community Health Board is looking for individuals or
organizations to nominate to the Capital Health Leadership Awards. 

There are two categories - one for individuals and one for organizations.
And these do not include staff, but rather volunteers who have worked in
community to improve the quality of life, health, and well-being of people
and communities in the Cobequid region.

We want to celebrate our volunteers in this region  so we encourage you to
put forward names for these awards. Please do not hesitate to contact me to
further discuss names or the awards. The application process is quite short
(no more than 3 pages summarizing background and personal characteristics).
The deadline for nominations is July 16. Please read the attached Guidelines
for details.

Thanking you in advance for Celebrating our Volunteers,
Kelly 

Working in community,
Kelly Thompson
Coordinator
Cobequid Community Health Board
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To learn about health priorities in Cobequid and what we  
are doing, please visit:
 <http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/communityhealth/cobequid/index.html>
http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/communityhealth/cobequid/index.html 

Mailing address:
Cobequid Community Health Centre
40 Freer Lane, Lower Sackville
B4C 0A2
(902) 869-6115 Office
(902) 865-7796 Fax

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4)

THE ELIZABETH FRY SOCIETY 

MAINLAND NOVA SCOTIA

PRESENTS

ANGER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP

 (for women)

EVENING PROGRAM

WHERE:             THE ELIZABETH FRY SOCIETY

1 TULIP ST.

                               DARTMOUTH, NS

                       WHEN:     Tues.    July 3,  2007       6:00pm-8:30pm

          Tues.    July 10, 2007      6:00pm-8:30pm 

  Tues.    July. 17,2007       6:00pm-8:30pm 

  Tues.    July 24, 2007       6:00pm-8:30pm

(ALL FOUR SESSIONS MUST BE ATTENDED) 

Registration Deadline Friday June 29th, 2007 

***Spaces are limited***

TOPICS

!    UNDERSTANDING WOMEN_S ANGER STYLES

!    WHAT OUR ANGER IS TELLING US

!    THE PROCESS OF EXPRESSING ANGER RESPECTFULLY

!    UNDERSTANDING WHAT IT MEANS TO DEAL WITH ANGER

!    IDENTIFYING ANGER AS A POTENTIAL FORCE FOR CHANGE

***   Registration Fee: $50.00   ***

*Ask about our payment options

PLEASE  PHONE THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR AT

  454-5041 Ext.24

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