In the News…. Red Crow College Devastated by Fire

In the early morning hours of August 14,

2015, a fire broke out at the main campus of

Red Crow Community College (RCC) the Blood

Reserve. RCC is a tribal college that offers aca-

demic, trades, and cultural programs that held

historical roots dated back to 1986 when the

college first opened to serve the Blood Tribe

people. All equipment, supplies, books, cultur-

al artifacts, and records were completely de-

stroyed. RCC is a vital part of our community.

Community & Social Development offers our

sincere support and positive thoughts during this time of loss, healing and rebuilding.

Provincial Finance Minister in Lethbridge for Budget Consultations

The Hon. Minister Joe Ceci will be in Lethbridge on Sept 11 to consult com-

munity not-for-profit organizations on the priority considerations for the up-

coming Provincial Budget. This consultation will be held at the Coast Hotel

from 2-3:30pm. Letters will be sent out shortly to Not for Profit Agencies and

look forward to our time with Minister Ceci.

Sik-Ooh-Kotoki Friendship Society names new Exec. Director

Sincere welcome and congratulations go out to Yolande Weasel Head as she takes on the role as Execu-

tive Director of the Friendship Society. Best wishes & Congratulations also go to Lydia First Rider as she

assumes her new role.

Community and Social Development - City of Lethbridge Volume 4 Issue 26 Aug. 24, 2015

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“Knowledge is power. Information is Liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family” Kofi Annan

Red Crow College VP Henry Big Throat next to the remaining façade after the fire.

(Images courtesy Kate Adach/CBC) See pg 5 for more pictures and information.

Urgent request: The Lethbridge Emergency Shelter is in need of gently used towels, as the

activities of the summer have completely depleted their supply. Any help in this area would be

much appreciated. Clean towels in good condition can be dropped off at: 802—2nd Ave N

Government of Alberta Alberta Government News and Events

Premier Notley’s letter to Cabinet Ministers

Government makes changes at the senior official level

Minister Ceci seeking input for Budget 2015 and Budget 2016

Health Minister Responds to protection for Persons in care Decisions

Ministers on Task to Implement the Objectives of UN Declaration on Indigenous Rights

Alberta Open Data Portal - The portal makes data the provincial government collects, publicly available

University of Lethbridge

U of L Researchers Benefit from Canada Foundation for Innovation Funding

Hyperlinks

Each section provides hyperlinks for ease of access. Click on the hyperlink to retrieved the infor-mation for the specific topic.

Government & University News

Opportunities, Insights and New Resources

Insights Alberta’s 20 Most Innovative Organizations— Medicine Hat Community Housing Society

Free Children’s Books From First Book Canada

How We Can Incentivize Low End Rental Housing

An Inside Look at the Harsh Realities of Homelessness

Understanding How Youth Become Good Citizens

Search for shining Stars of Alberta Volunteers

She began her ballet career in a Boys and Girls Club...

Faith in Action Against Homelessness

A Measured Approach to Minimum Wage

Action to End Poverty in Alberta

Homeless Charter of Rights

Funding Opportunities Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP)

Inclusive Restorative Practices Project—Grants & Training

Community Grants for Caregivers Project

Community Inclusion Grants

Opportunities, Insights…Cont’d

New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) Grant

YMCA Stay at Home Parent Subsidy

Community Living Scholarship

Newly Released Plans and Reports Human Rights and Poverty Reduction Strategies—Canada Without Poverty

Aboriginal Relations 2014—2015 Annual Report

Affordable Housing Breathes New Life into Old Buildings

A Safe Place to Live: Towards a Housing First Framework for Youth

Vibrant Communities Calgary — Inspire Engage Act

Calgary Homeless Foundation—July 2015

Homeward Trust Edmonton 2014 Annual Report Released

Passport for Living 2014—2015 Annual Report

Housing For All

2015 Lethbridge Census

Advancing Equity and Inclusion—A Guide for Municipalities

Homelessness Partnering Strategy Mid-year Review Summary Report

The Mental Health Strategy for Canada: A Youth Perspective

Videos, Webinars/Seminars and Workshops

Train the Trainer Workshop—Community Kitchen Programming

Extending the Family Conference with Key Note Speaker Ian Hill

University of Calgary Social Work Professional Development: Fall 2015 Program

CHRA Webinar: Visitable & Accessible Housing: Policy, Planning & Design

Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute Fall Workshop Schedule

Professional Parenting: Parenting with Patience, Terrific Toddlers, Parenting Today’s Child

The DSM-5 Conundrum: Improving the Treatment through Proper Diagnosis

HPS Webinar: Intensive Case Management in Practice, the City of Lethbridge

CS4L Physical Literacy Workshop: Physical Literacy 101

Understanding Mental Illness Workshops

Planning for Aging in Place Series

Grey Matters 2015 Workshop

Community Development for Practitioners

Mahkesis Consulting – Traditional Family Parenting Conference

Toolkits

Teen Suicide Resource Toolkit Updated May

Homeless Youth and Higher Education

72 Hour Emergency Kit

Building Corporate Relationships—A Toolkit for Non-profits

Removing the Barriers to Young Women’s Participation in Local Government

Working with the Media—information sheet

Updates and Newsletters

FCSSAA News—July 2015

The Promise Bulletin

Vibrant Communities Calgary

The Homeless Hub Newsletter—Punishing the Poorest

Orange Country Task Force on Hoarding—July 2015

Housing Again Bulletin - July 2015

Stats Canada —The Daily

Canada Social Report Aug 16

OINR Cont’d

Mark Your Calendars

Upcoming professional development opportunities, events and conferences

August

Aug 25: Workplace Bullying and Incivility Conference

Aug 30: Early bird Registration closes—CAEH15 National Conference on Ending Homelessness

September

Sept 9: International FASD Awareness Day

Sept 10: Extending the Family Conference—Lethbridge Family Services

Sept 10: World Suicide Prevention Day

Sept 11: Magnificent Men! Leadership Speaker Series

Sept 18: 8th Annual Regional Network Meeting — SALAS

Sept 29 & 30: Grey Matters 2015 Conference Drumheller Registration Now Open

October:

Oct 8: Magnifying Your Impact: Developing an Advocacy Strategy, Lethbridge Workshop

November

Nov 2-4: CAEH2015 National Conference on Ending Homelessness—Montreal

Nov 13: National Philanthropy Day

Nov 20: National Child Day

Nov 21: Project Connect—more info coming soon

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Manager

Diane Randell

403-320-3917

Administrative Assistant

Elley Chinook

403-320-3051

FCSS Coordinator

Dawn Vickers

403-329-7396

Finance Technician

Lorraine Lindo

403-320-3090

Grant & Data Administrator

Vlessy Villanueva-Sanchez

403-320-4768

Housing First Specialist

Wally Czech

403-320-3843

Inclusion Consultant

Roy Pogorzelski

403-320-4130

Neighbourhood Support Coord

Jerry Firth

403-320-3167

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For updates, you can follow our journey at the Mikai'sto Foundation or Red Crow Community

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