Poverty, homelessness, environmental degradation, inadequate child care, and gaps in social programs are resulting in worsening conditions in many communities. Community economic development offers a holistic approach to tackling these issues. In order to be successful, it needs a supportive public policy environment.
Margaret Wheatley is the co-founder and President emeritus of The Berkana Institute, and the celebrated author of many books, including Leadership and the New Science: Discovering Order in a Chaotic World and Finding Our Way: Leadership for an Uncertain Time.
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Title: Comprehensive Strategies for Deep and Durable Outcomes
Series: A Comprehensive Approach to Reducing Poverty
Speakers: Eric Leviten-Reid, Mark Cabaj
Location: via conference call
Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2009, 12:00:00 PM, Eastern
Details: What are the different ways to pursue comprehensive approaches to poverty reduction? What are the strengths and limitations of such approaches for achieving deep and durable outcomes? Mark Cabaj will interview Eric Leviten-Reid about a new paper exploring these questions. The paper offers a lens for thinking about comprehensive approaches that will be developed more fully through a series of case studies conducted with Vibrant Communities partners.
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Everyone is welcome to join in, whether you're a Teleforum veteran or a newcomer. Teleforums are a great way to connect with others working in the affordable housing sector and hear new ideas on issues relevant to your work. From the comfort and ease of your office or home, you can engage with housing experts and learn new approaches which you may be able to apply in your area.
Tim Richter, President and CEO of the Calgary Homeless Foundation, will share the process of developing Calgary's 10 Year Plan, early progress on Plan implementation, and the challenges and opportunities encountered along the way.
This teleforum takes place just one week before the CHRA Pre-Congress workshop on "Housing Solutions to Homelessness." For more information on Pre-Congress click here>>
WHEN
Tuesday, April 7, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Eastern Time Zone
FEE
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Please RSVP by Friday, April 3, 2009
Attend this dyamic and comprehensive workshop and put your organization on the path to Mastering Aboriginal Inclusion. Discover proven tactics and tools to recruit, retain and advance Aboriginal talent while building a work culture that flourishes through diversity. Tap into the expertise delivered by Canada's leading innovators in Aboriginal human resource development. This two-day workshop is limited to 20 registrations so don't delay.
The registration fee of $1495 includes refreshments and a complimentary five-volume set of Mastering Aboriginal Inclusion self-study modules (a $560 value).
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The provision of financial services to low-income clients is an under-examined facet of the economic system. Proponents of microfinance believe that meeting the financial needs of such community members can be a sustainable answer to solving the problems associated with poverty in our society. Join us as we explore some of the issues surrounding microfinance in Canada, including:
Sign up today to participate in this engaging telelearning session, featuring Susan Henry (Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility at Alterna Savings) and Anahi Rivadeneira (Microfinance Program Officer at Vancity), with facilitation by Seth Asimakos of the Saint John Community Loan Fund.
Spaces are free, but limited - Register today!
Call Logistics:
* Session Date: Tuesday, March 10th, 2009
* Call begins at 9:00 am PST, 10:00 am MST, 11:00 am CST, 12:00 pm EST, 1:00 pm AST, and 1:30 pm NST
* Call in information will be given upon registration
* Register before March 8th to obtain dial-in information and background papers
* This session is in English
Session Format: 1 Hour
Welcome: 5 minutes
Presentation: 10 minutes from each speaker
Discussion: 35 minutes
Registration: By Email or by Phone
Register by e-mailing telelearning@socialeconomyhub.ca with your name, location, and work or volunteer position. We will provide instructions on how to access the telelearning forum. Unfortunately, the session is only open to those residing in Canada. To register by phone call 1-250-472-4976.
