1:30 PM - 3:00 PM ET

Join Speakers:

Donelda Laing (Community Social Development Manager, City of Grande Prairie)
Rob Gartner (Chief Operating Officer, Habitat for Humanity Regina)

In a discussion on Affordable Homeownership...

Affordable homeownership is being pushed out of reach for many Canadians in communities where resource development is driving a ‘boom’ economy. While economic growth brings prosperity, job creation and a rise in population to a region, increased demand for housing can cause property values to rise, leading to higher housing costs.

We’ll hear how two boom communities – Regina and Grande Prairie – are responding with initiatives that make homeownership more affordable and attainable.

More information and to register.

Wednesday, December 11th from 11:45 am- 2:30 pm beginning and ending at the Social Enterprise Centre (765 Main Street).

Join us at Winnipeg’s 2nd Annual Social Purchasing Portal (SPP) Holiday Shopping Bus Tour. With exclusive deals, a free SPP shopping tote, complimentary locally catered lunch and refreshments and VIP treatment from chartered city transit, taking an extended lunch break on Wednesday December 11th will be well worth it!

Lunch will begin at the Social Enterprise Centre at 11:45 am, following which shopping tour participants will have the opportunity to shop at Pollock’s Hardware Co-op, Sam’s Place, and Neechi Commons before returning to the Social Enterprise Centre at 2:30 pm.

Space is limited! We will be accepting participants who RSVP by December 4th or until the spots are filled. Please RSVP via email to Molly Dunbar at info@sspwinnipeg.org or by telephone at (204) 942-8578.

Thank you for your support and your interest!

The Social Purchasing Portal (SPP) is a project hosted by L.I.T.E (Local Investment Toward Employment) that works as a network and business directory of local businesses that are committed to developing the local economy in a holistic, sustainable, and equitable manner.

11:55am - 1:00pm ET
January 16
via Conference Call

Featuring Dr. Chene Swart

As communities, we are surrounded by - and participate in - layers and layers of stories or narratives that inform what we know about one another; what we can see; how we relate; what we value; who we are; and, who we can become. Using narrative practices drawn from individual therapy, Dr. Swart's work explores the role of community narratives in social change and how, by re-composing and re-authoring the stories of our lives, together we can weave the fibres of hope, truth and possibility to create a shared sense of abundance and responsibility for one another.

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2pm - 3pm EST

Hosted by Claire Hall, AWL Project* manager, Research Findings presented by Sue Folinsbee and Brigid Hayes, Researchers

To register for the webinar, please click here

Workplace Literacy and Essential Skills: The Current Reality

Workplace Literacy and Essential Skills (WLES) occurs across the country in many shapes and forms. Employers who engage in WLES do so for various reasons. Most often research captures the outcomes of WLES but not on what happens before employees sign on to do training. Recent research captures the changing focus of WLES, particularly from an employer standpoint (specifically small and medium sized enterprises).

Take this opportunity to learn about:

• the current thinking about WLES training
• the changing focus of WLES
• implications/opportunities from the findings

*this is a joint CLLN and ABC Life Literacy Canada Project

Canadian Literacy and Learning Network is the national hub for research, information and knowledge exchange, increasing literacies and essential skills across Canada. CLLN, a non-profit charitable organization, represents literacy coalitions, organizations and individuals in every province and territory in Canada. We share knowledge, engage partners and stakeholders and build awareness to advance literacy and learning across Canada. CLLN is funded by the Government of Canada’s Office of Literacy and Essential Skills.