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Business Advocate

Kootenay Aboriginal Business Advocates Society, Cranbrook, BC
Closing Date: Mar 06, 2009

The Kootenay Aboriginal Business Advocate Society is a provincially incorporated society dedicated to providing business advice, support and technical assistance to Aboriginal persons (First Nations, Metis and Inuit) residing within the East and West Kootenays in regards to small business exploration, development and operations.

5 days per week (35 hrs)
6 month position with possibility of extension

Deadline: 
6 Mar 2009

Gathering OUr Voices: Provincial Aboriginal Youth Conference

March 17-20, 2009
Kelowna, BC - Delta Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort and Conference Centre

Aboriginal Youth aged (14-24) are invited to take part in a dynamic conference on Aboriginal Lan-
guage, Culture and Employment. Many workshops, cultural activities, an interactive career and educa-
tion fair, evening entertainment and afternoon sport and recreation activities will be offered.
For more information visit: www.bcaafc.com

CSEHub Telelearning Session 13: Microfinance in a Canadian Context

Telelearning Session 13: Microfinance in a Canadian Context

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:

  • What is the significance of microfinance programs in the Canadian context?
  • What is the need for microfinance programs?
  • Under what conditions do microfinance programs thrive in Canada?
  • What are the challenges faced by Canadian microfinance programs?

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.

CSEHub Telelearning Session 12: International Microfinance

Telelearning Session 12: International Microfinance

In recent years, donors and international aid organizations have been turning to microfinance as a way of providing their self-employed clients with financial services to support their businesses and households. These services have expanded to include not only loans and savings, but also insurance, money transfers and electronic banking as well. Join us as we explore some of the issues surrounding international microfinance, including:

  • What is the difference between international and domestic microfinance?
  • Under what conditions do international microfinance programs thrive?
  • What are the challenges faced by international microfinance programs?

Sign up today to participate in this engaging telelearning session, featuring Nanci Lee (Writer, Microfinance Consultant, and Educator) and Dr. Julie Drolet (Writer and Assistant Professor at Thompson Rivers University), with facilitation by Annie McKitrick of the Canadian Social Economy Research Partnerships.

Spaces are free, but limited - Register today!

Call Logistics:

* Session Date: Tuesday, March 3rd, 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 1st 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.

Remaking the Economy through People's Eyes: Free BC CED Forum

The BC Institute for Co-operative Studies and the BC Community Economic Development Network invite you to attend our upcoming event:


Remaking the Economy through People's Eyes:
A Forum Exploring Economic Models for Today and Tomorrow


March 7th, 9:00am - 4:30pm
University of Victoria, MacLaurin Building

Speakers:
Dr. James Tully, Department of Political Science, University of Victoria
The Big Picture: The Politics of An Economy

Dr. Mark Roseland, Centre for Sustainable Community Development, Simon Fraser University
Community Capital: A Sustainable Approach to Community Development

Dr. Helen Haugh, Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, UK
There Is Another way: The Social Economy

Mr. Doug Wright, The Co-operators
Another Way of Doing Things: The Co-operative Model

Morning and afternoon workshops include: co-operatives, health, food security, ecological economics, participatory economics, indigenous economic development, social enterprise and community economic development.

This event is free and open to all members of the public and university community, however, you must register online.

View Detailed Program | Register Online Now!!

Made possible with support from the UVic Faculty of Business, Coast Capital Savings, Central #1 Credit Union, The Co-operators, and Federated Co-ops.

 


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Executive Director

Literacy BC (Vancouver)

The Board of Directors of Literacy BC is seeking a chief executive officer for this provincial organization, widely-respected for its leadership and advocacy for literacy. The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience in successfully leading
an NGO with multiple stakeholders, and will have a clear understanding and passion for literacy issues on both a provincial and national basis.

Deadline: 
17 Feb 2009

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