Tuesday, March 10 at 5:00 pm (Lecture Theatre)
Frances Morrison Library, 311-23rd Street East, Saskatoon
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.
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:
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.
In Saskatchewan, as in much of the world, economic viability is increasingly sensitive to issues such as rising energy and transportation costs, distribution systems and concerns about climate change. As well, consumers are becoming ever more health and environmentally-conscious.
This conference will help provincial stakeholders to position themselves well in an economy that is quickly migrating to one of health and environmental sustainability and more personalized services.
Guest speakers and special workshops will shine a light on ways for businesses and communities to build greater economic security within their bioregions by embracing change, working cooperatively, and utilizing business networks and clusters.
A dynamic, forward-thinking conference forSaskatchewan producers, processors, vendors, business developers, community leaders, educators, and anyone interested in leading the charge to a healthy economy based on dynamic new ideas and business structures.
For more information visit the Saskatchewan Economic Development Association online, or download the conference brochure here>>
Thursday, February 19, 2008
@ 9:30 - 11:00 PST, 11:30 - 1:00 CST, 12:30 - 2:00 EST, 1:30 - 3:00 ATL
Speakers: Kayla Hrynewich, Program Coordinator & Addictions Counsellor with Core Neighbourhood Youth Co-op in Saskatoon and Somkhuun Thongdee, Executive Director, Alberta SengSan Association with the Multicultural Youth Leaders Co-op in Edmonton.
Each speaker will give a brief presentation describing their model of youth mentorship. They will then each answer the question:
If I were to move to another community and wanted to reproduce our model of youth mentorship, these are the 5 key things that would be needed.
Our discussion will provide an opportunity to discuss these models in more detail and for others to share their experiences.
Additional information will be emailed to you closer to the event with the teleconference phone number and code.
Please RSVP to Paul Chamberlain by replying to this email or calling 416.760.2574. Please specify if you are comfortable participating in the tele-learning session in French, English or both languages so we can accommodate everyone.
We will also be asking that you complete a short survey after the session so that we can evaluate and improve the sessions.
A public lecture on community organizing to fight poverty and seek justice with Mary Gonzales -teacher of Barack Obama- and other guests
Friday, January 23, 2009 at 7:30 pm
at Redeemer Lutheran Church,
812 Preston (at Main)
Music by The Four Elements
ADMISSION FREE
Freewill offering for Station 20 West
