Join John McKnight and Jim Diers - two of the most important thinkers and advocates for neighbours in North America today - for an unprecedented gathering exploring programs that advance neighbourhood resilience and capacity.

 

This event will be held from June 10-12, 2013 in Kitchener, Ontario and will bring together some of the most passionate leaders from across North America on the topic of neighbours and neighbourhood engagement.  It will be an interactive time of learning in unique settings, focused exclusively on the topic of neighbours and neighborhood engagement. One highlight: A dialogue about – and possible co-creation of - cutting-edge policies that cities can adopt to promote citizenship, belonging and neighbourliness.

 

Be part of this important gathering of some of the most recognized leaders and thinkers on the possibility of neighbourhoods who, together with the Tamarack Team, invite you to this unprecedented learning event!

Professional Networking 250 is working to bring together Winnipeg’s Executive Directors for a two-hour networking event. Participants will include approximately 20 committed Executive Directors interested in expanding their networking circles. This event will enable individuals to meet one another, strengthen community relationships, learn about available resources, and discuss potential collaborations in a comfortable and welcoming setting. Participants will gain a greater understanding of a variety of different community agencies and the work they do across the city. 

The annual Summer Institute on Program Evaluation brings together university students and community-based practitioners to share information about evaluation.  The Institute combines lectures, case studies and group work to introduce the concepts of participatory evaluation for improved planning and delivery.

Do you have a case study you would like to propose? Accepted case studies will be used to develop an evaluation framework. Contact Anna Weier, Planning & Evaluation Facilitator, aweier@healthincommon.ca.

Javier Mignone (204) 474-8065 

Faculty of Human Ecology, Family Social Sciences

 

If your nonprofit is interested in exploring the social enterprise model, or if you are looking to strengthen an existing social enterprise, this is the workshop for you. This highly effective, informative and interactive session provides an overview of the ‘what and how’ of social enterprise. Learn about the steps of development for social enterprise and hear lots of examples of successful Canadian social enterprises. All participants will receive a copy of enp’s comprehensive Canadian Guide to Social Enterprise, and become eligible for an enp-mb Social Enterprise Development Grant.

 

Click here to learn more about Enterprising Non-Profits - Manitoba

 

David LePage is the Program Manager of Enterprising Non-Profits in Vancouver. He is a member of the Social Enterprise Council of Canada, board member of Social Enterprise Alliance, and a collaborator with the Social Enterprise World Forum. He has been engaged in the social economy for nearly forty years, including inner city and rural economic development, community media, and social enterprise.

 

Facilitator - Brendan Reimer | Regional Coordinator, Canadian CED Network:
Brendan Reimer is the Regional Coordinator for the Prairies and Northern Territories at the Canadian Community Economic Development Network, a Board Member at the Assiniboine Credit Union, as well as a member of the Social Enterprise Council of Canada. Working out of the new Social Enterprise Centre at 765 Main Street, Brendan is a teacher and an organizer, and works hard to change policy in support of building fairer and stronger local economies, reducing poverty and homelessness, and creating more sustainable communities. He has taught the "Management of Non-Profits" course at the University of Winnipeg's School of Business and Administration, and facilitates many workshops every year on the topics of CED, social enterprise, building financial sustainability in non-profits, and understanding and advancing policy. 

 

Working in the community can sometimes mean interacting with people dealing with high levels of stress, difficult life situations, or challenges with mental health. This workshop focuses on the foundational skills to have an effective conversation with individuals who are having difficulty and may be in crisis situations. This includes an introduction to trauma informed care, and foundational communication skills required in helping conversations. Additionally the workshop includes how crises develop and common emotional, cognitive, and behavioural responses to crisis. Participants will also learn a counselling model to use when engaging with individuals in crisis used on Klinic’s crisis lines. This workshop uses a mixture of lecture, group discussion, audio examples, and case study to facilitate participant learning. Also expect a guest appearance from members of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and Canadian Mental Health Association who will explain what other resources are out there to help you create an accessible workplace committed to inclusion and promoting good mental health.

 

Klinic is a member of the Manitoba Association of Community Health providing a full range of health related services from medical care to counselling to education. Klinic promotes health and quality of life for all aiming to help people make choices about their own health. Lyndsay Hersikorn is a trainer and counsellor at Klinic Community Health Centre. She provides public education, training, and professional development in a number of clinical areas. She is a certified crisis counsellor through the American Association of Suicidology. As a counsellor at Klinic she has experience working with individuals in crisis, and individuals with histories of trauma.