Manitoba

Summer Institute in Program Evaluation: Project Coordinator

Contract Posting: Summer Institute in Program Evaluation - Project Coordinator

December 1, 2009 - July 2, 2010
Estimated time required: 20 hours/week (Full time from May 24 – June 18, 2010)

Health in Common, in partnership with Nine Circles Community Health Centre, United Way of Winnipeg and the University of Manitoba, will host a Summer Institute in Program Evaluation from June 14 – 18, 2010 in Winnipeg, MB. The Planning Committee is seeking to contract a project coordinator to support overall planning of this event.

Deadline:

20 Nov 2009

Region:

Manitoba

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CCPA: Women's Poverty and the Recession

Author:

Monica Townson, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

Date:

2009-09-01

A new CCPA report by researcher Monica Townson draws attention to Canada's shockingly high rates of women's poverty and offers a strong critique of recent federal government policies that have helped contribute to it. The report reveals almost one-quarter (24%) of Canadian women raising children on their own and 14% of single older women are poor.

Region:

British Columbia/Yukon

Theme:

Type:

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Canada Social Economy (CSE) Hub E-Bulletin: November 2009, Volume 4, Number 2

Author:

Ashley Hamilton-MacQuarrie, CSE Hub

Date:

2009-11-01

This is the November 2009 edition of the Canadian Social Economy Hub (CSEHub) E-Bulletin. CSEHub was initiated in 2005 as part of the National Research Program on the Social Economy, and is funded by the Social Science and Humanities Research Council. Our goal through the E-Bulletin is to provide updates on events and projects within the CSEHub and its six regional research nodes across Canada. For additional information, please visit: www.socialeconomyhub.ca

Region:

British Columbia/Yukon

Theme:

Immigrants & Refugees

Poverty Reduction

International

National Policy Work

Practitioner Strengthening

Research

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Spence Neighbourhood Association Safety Coordinator

Spence Neighbourhood Association works with community residents to improve neighbourhood safety through community organising emphasising education, community connecting, and capacity building.

This project will work towards increased participation and collaboration, improved resident capacity to understand and work collaboratively on safety issues, and increased responsiveness to safety issues in West Central Winnipeg (West Broadway, Daniel McIntyre, St Matthews, and Spence Neighbourhoods). Main activities will include:

Compensation:

$16, up to 35 hours a week starting immediately

Deadline:

29 Oct 2009

Region:

Manitoba

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CED Staff Training: Know and Grow your Coaching Style

This two-day training session focuses on the development of self-management and coaching
skills for Community Futures staff members. Coaching is defined as a process that enables
learning and development to occur and lead to improved performance. To be a successful
coach requires a strong understanding of your own stengths and blindspots and the ability to
assess the strengths and blindspots of those you are coaching. Using the concept of
psychological type, this training examines actions that can enhance the quality and success
of relationships.

Cost: $250 (includes training manual and lunch both days)

Registration deadline is 4:30 pm, November 13, 2009.
Cancellation Policy: There will be no refund of fees upon cancellation, however, alternates are welcome.

Please Note: Travel, meals (beyond a supplied lunch during training) and accommodation are the responsibility of the individual. For more information contact Christine Landry at 943-2905 ext. 2.