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Manitoba Labour and Immigration
409 - 401 York Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Canada R3C 0P8
Phone: (204) 945-6281
1-800-263-0234
Fax: (204) 945-6511
Email: msw@gov.mb.ca
Resources For Women
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Betty Berg House, a project of the North End Women's Centre, is a second stage substance abuse recovery house. It provides a supportive environment for women to stay up to one year and reclaim their health and well being. Residents enjoy the safety of the home-like atmosphere while increasing their life and relapse prevention skills and staying clean of addictive substances. Criteria for admission includes being at least 18 years of age, must have attended and completed a treatment program within the last 12 months, be able to pay room and board through EIA or themselves, be motivated to participate in mandatory individual counselling and relapse prevention and self esteem groups, as well as be determined as low-risk by the program staff and willing to live in shared accommodations. For further information, phone: 632 5721, fax: 694-6023, or e-mail: ross@newc.mb.ca.This program is a collaboration among Manitoba Justice, Interagency FASD Program, Clinic for Drug and Alcohol Exposed Children (CADEC), Manitoba Health, Winnipeg Police Service and Youth Forensic Services. The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), implemented in April 2003, acknowledges the need to promote the long-term protection of the community by preventing crime through addressing circumstances underlying a young person's offending behavior. The Act highlights the need for measures taken to be meaningful to the young person given their needs and level of development, and seeks to involve family, community, social services and other agencies in the process. The goal of the YJP is to ensure that youth affected with FASD in conflict with the law will receive appropriate judicial dispositions, including a multidisciplinary assessment and diagnosis and improved access to services. The program also assists in identifying and developing family oriented and community based resources. For more information, contact: Dan Neault at 928-7166, e-mail: Dan.Neault@gov.mb.ca, or Erin Klimpke at: 928-7171, e-mail: Erin.Klimpke@gov.mb.ca. For further information on FASD, phone: 1-866-877-0050.
The North End Women's Centre, located at 394 Selkirk Avenue, offers the support and advocacy of a Social Change Agent to community women, in areas such as housing, child and family services, employment and income assistance, the legal system, as well as protection and safety. The help can include: accompanying to court appearances, offering support for court proceedings, supplying and assisting with applications such as Manitoba Housing, accompanying to meetings with CFS Agencies, Legal Aid, EIA Workers, Probation Services, helping with safety planning and protection orders, offering letters of support, and making referrals to other services and programming. The Social Change Agent co-facilitates groups such as anger management, parenting, healthy relationships, grief and loss, and domestic violence support. The Social Change Agent also delivers and hosts presentations and workshops such as: How to Keep Safe on the Streets, Domestic Violence Awareness, Day Activity, Health and Wellness, as well as existing programs and services offered by the North End Women's Centre. For more information, phone: Patricia at 589-7347, ext. 31.
This project, an initiative through Klinic Community Health Centre, works to promote the often-ignored issues of depression, stress and mental wellness in men, as well as the effects these issues can have in their workplaces, families and communities. The project provides free interactive presentations to workplaces and community organizations that are designed to facilitate dialogue and a greater understanding of depression and mental wellness for men, as well as discussing positive methods of coping or supporting men struggling with their mental health. Presentations can be tailored to specific audiences. For more information or to book a presentation, phone Curt Sparkes, Project Coordinator, at: 784 4015, or by e-mail at: csparkes@klinic.mb.ca, or visit: www.klinic.mb.ca/mantoman
New Realities is a Wolseley Family Place program that provides support to men, women and families who are facing concerns around problematic substance use and/or intense family conflict. The mentorship program is designed for those looking for new and different ways to fill their time and expand their horizons, along with the desire to find new social and recreational activities. A New Realities Mentor will meet with those interested, to explore interests and guide them to find things to do, places to go, and people to meet. For more information on this free program, phone Jessica at: 788-8056.
The Council of Women of Winnipeg now has a new website located at www.councilofwomen-winnipeg.webs.com.
Every first and second Friday of the month, the Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre will be offering free thirty minute consultations for women who have legal questions or concerns in the areas of family law, poverty law, human rights and equality rights, employment law, including wrongful dismissal, personal injury, and other general litigation matters. Call the Centre at 477-1123 to book an appointment. Walk-in appointments will not be available.
The Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre offers individual counselling in art, play and music therapy for children ages 2 - 12 who have experienced and/or witnessed domestic violence. Programs are currently running in Winnipeg's south and north end and are open to the community at large. Referrals for this free service can be made by parents, guardians, or agencies. For further information, phone: 946-0723.
Kali Shiva AIDS Services, located at 646 Logan Avenue, offers information/resources, home visits, transportation, advocacy, and workshops, to name just a few. For further information, phone Steph at 783-8565, or e-mail: womenscoordinator@mts.net.
The Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre is offering free self defense courses designed to make women's lives safer, as well as helping them gain confidence and self esteem. For further information or to register, phone: 477-1123.
The IUS Community Link is a moderated list that provides information on local and national urban research. The Link sends out notices on community events, meetings, and related conferences as well as community development resources and related employment opportunities. The goal is to send out relevant information that will be of interest to the community and urban researchers. The list is maintained by the Institute of Urban Studies, University of Winnipeg. To access the link, visit: https://mta.uwinnipeg.ca/mailman/listinfo/iuscommunitylink.
The Manitoba Securities Commission has launched a new resource for parents called Make it Count. The Make it Count guide provides information, activities and tips for parents to engage their children in responsible money management. This easy-to-use guide builds teaching into every day activities that parents and children are currently engaged in. It focuses on talking to your children and modeling behaviour that will encourage healthy money management. For a free copy of Make it Count, phone: 945-1513, toll free 1-800-655-5244, or visit: www.makeitcountonline.ca to download. For further information about the Make it Count program, contact Ainsley Cunningham at the Manitoba Securities Commission at 945-4733, or toll free 1-800-655-5244.
The Mayfair Family Resource Centre opened its doors recently and occupies a double unit located at 146A Mayfair Avenue. The goal of the Centre is to bring programs, partnerships and resources together to empower and strengthen families and communities. All centres are family focused and open to all families who reside in the community. The Mayfair Family Resource Centre is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. For further information, phone: 477-5652.
The Immigrant Women's Association of Manitoba, Inc. (IWAM) helps immigrant women and their families settle and integrate into Canadian society. IWAM seeks to help families through difficult times by empowering women. The Immigrant Women's Association of Manitoba, Inc. is looking for new members to continue to support this important work. If you would like to become a member of IWAM, phone: 989-5800.
This program is operated by the West Central Women's Centre, a non-profit resource centre for local women. The Childminding Program provides gainful employment for local people, often acting as a stepping stone to other employment or further education. Overall, the program benefits the community. The benefits to organizations as a result of hiring a trained and experienced childminder would be increased attendance at events and meetings. For further information on this program, phone: Fiona at: 774-8975 ext. 204, or e-mail childminding@mts.net.
The calendar allows you to add a fundraiser, meeting, celebration or presentation up to 12 months in advance so that other groups can plan around your event. Its' goal is to make all of our occasions more coordinated and successful! We would like to clarify that this calendar is a planning tool, and is not intended to be used for advertising. For this reason, please post events to the calendar at least one month in advance, and include only a brief description of the event. Listing a brief description well in advance will allow other groups to check their plans against yours! We continue to welcome your submissions to our twice monthly Council Currents newsletter! Council Currents is still the best place to advertise your upcoming event. Make our online community events calendar your first step in event planning! Check out this page to see what else is going on before you pick a date. Your event will appear within one or two days from the time you submit the form. Visit: www.manitoba.ca/msw/resources/calendar.html.
The UN Platform for Action Committee (UNPAC) is offering a one-year leadership program entitled Change Makers. The program mentors women in the skills and knowledge necessary for workshop facilitation, coordinating public events, and project design and implementation. Participants will gain hands-on experience co-facilitating workshops, leading meetings, giving feedback to others, dealing constructively with conflict, and designing and implementing a major project of their choosing. The program is designed for women who are new to community-building work. More information about the program may be found at: http://www.unpac.ca
The Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre is looking for female lawyers and female articling students to facilitate legal workshops on a variety of topics. If interested, call: Colleen at 477-1123 or e-mail info@fgwrc.ca.
The Women's Legal Education and Action Find (LEAF) are actively recruiting young adults between the ages of 18-24 to be trained to deliver No Mean No Workshops to youth in grades 6 - 12. The No Means No workshops provide tools and knowledge to help young people assert their rights in the context of complex power dynamics within relationships. This program delves into myth and stereotypes about sex and sexuality, by exploring issues of bullying, homophobia, sexism and assumptions about gender roles. These workshops examine the concept that "no" actually does mean no, that there is no such thing in law as implied consent to sexual assault. These issues are explored through a variety of learning activities and the case of R.v. Ewanchuk, the legal case through which the Supreme Court of Canada defined consent and in which LEAF intervened. For more information on the workshops or for training dates, contact: LEAF Manitoba educational programming at: 799-9528, or e-mail: leafmb@mts.net.
The Manitoba CAPC (Community Action Program for Children) Coalition has developed a comprehensive manual for Executive Directors of Non-Profits. It is entitled "Lighting the Road to Success". This manual provides an introduction to the tasks involved in running a non-profit, looking at issues related to running a non-profit organization, finances, program planning, Board of Directors, and Human Resources. The handbook information is supplemented by many forms which will help an Executive Director keep their tasks and responsibilities organized. The manual can be downloaded online, at http://www.manitobacapc.org/Lighting_the_Road_to_Success_5].pdf. There is also a French version at http://www.manitobacapc.org/Lighting_the_Road_French_grayscale.pdf. Hardcopies can be ordered through www.lulu.com.
This program is designed for those looking for new and different ways to expand their horizons, as well as find new social and recreational activities. A New Realities Mentor will meet with you to explore your interests and help you find things to do, places to go, and people to meet. For more information on this free program, call: Jessica at 788-8056.
Drop-in classes will be conducted by a trained ESL teacher from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Immigrant Women's Association of Manitoba office, located at 6-399 Graham Avenue. Come and practice your English. Phone 989-5800 to register.
Women Healing for Change (WHFC) is a cross-cultural, diverse and expanding circle of Manitoba Women coming together to create environments of learning and healing for women. WHFC is currently seeking women volunteers to act as grandparents or mentors to children without grandparents, such as immigrant and refugee children or single moms and dads. Interested volunteers can contact Gerrie at: gprymak@mts.net.
Kaakiyow Limoond Likol Adult Learning Centre, in Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre at 510 King Street, is a program of the Winnipeg School Division, Winnipeg Adult Education Centre. This free program features academic assessment, computer classes for beginners, access to community programs, along with small class sizes. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, be students with grade 12 wanting to upgrade, or students wanting to complete their high school credits. The Centre offers tutors, access to over 20 community organizations, day care support, as well as transportation. For further information, contact: Candi Beardy at 582-9579.
The Central Park Women's Resource Centre operates a sewing circle for women living in the Central Park neighborhood. They are in need of sewing supplies as well as a wide variety of fabrics for their projects. Manitoba Status of Women will be collecting the donations on their behalf. Please drop off any materials to 409-401York Avenue (Norquay Building across from the Law Courts). Call 945-6281 for more information.
Human trafficking is a crime that shames us all. It involves the act of recruiting, transporting, transferring, harbouring or receiving a person through use of force, coercion, deception or other means, for the purpose of exploiting them The goal of the Blue Heart Campaign is to inspire people and mobilize support for action against human trafficking by international organizations, governments, civil society, the private sector and ultimately by individuals. The Blue Heart also aims to enable citizens to show their support to the cause and to increase understanding of, and create urgency around the issue of human trafficking in order to spur coordinated actions to fight the crime. The intention is that the Blue Heart becomes the symbol for human trafficking as the red ribbon is the symbol for HIV/AIDS. For more information, visit the website at: http://www.unodc.org/blueheart/.
Spence Neighbourhood Association is looking for young girls who are interested in reading and would like to join a book club. This club will give girls ages 12-18 the opportunity to read books of their choosing and get together with other girls their age to talk about them. The goal of this project is to give teen girls a safe space to express their ideas and get to know each other. The club will meet once every two weeks. All books and snacks will be provided. Once the book club finishes a book, the girls will complete a book report and will receive money to go towards purchasing a book to take home. There is also the potential for them to receive extra credit in their classes for their participation in this club. If you know any girls who have a passion for reading and would be interested in joining a book club, please encourage them to phone Jenna Drabble, Education Coordinator, Spence Neighbourhood Association, at: 783-0290 or 998-5224.
Teen Links is a non-profit health clinic for youth 12 - 21 years of age, funded by Manitoba Health & Healthy Living, Appointments are not required and the services are free and confidential. The goals of Teen Links are youth health services, providing opportunities to learn about health issues that concern youth, assisting youth in identifying strategies for maintaining good health, and ensuring access to accurate, non-judgemental information and respectful care. For further information on a clinic near you, visit: www.teenlinksclinic.webs.com. Crisis line 1-888-322-3019.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada has launched A Fun Path to Learning, an interactive, on-line educational resource for teachers and youth. This tool will explore subjects such as civics, history, and citizenship - all in keeping with curriculum requirements! The activities and games found in A Fun Path to Learning provide interesting, challenging and fun learning opportunities for teachers, elementary, junior and high school students, and even parents. A Fun Path to Learning also helps promote a solid understanding of Canada's history, values, symbols and political institutions, and an appreciation of how ethnic and cultural communities have helped shape Canada's national identity. Please check back often as new material will be added in the coming months. Visit www.cic.gc.ca/learn to check out the games and lesson plans.
The Women's Enterprise Centre officially launched the WEC Tech Project on June 1. This innovative program supports women entrepreneurs in their adoption of technology (this includes hardware, software and internet usage). The program will help participants:
assess their technology needs;
align their technology development plan with their strategic growth objectives;
plan the incremental changes required;
gain help in identifying, choosing and making purchasing decisions regarding software and hardware;
access 'friendly' funding to fulfill their technology needs;
integrate the technology into their workplaces;
receive follow-up training and support in using new systems and in analyzing and optimizing the results.
To learn more about this project, visit the Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba's website at: www.wecm.ca, and click on the WEC Tech link, or call Karen Debroni, WEC Tech Project Manager at 988-3664.
As of June 30th the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Manitoba no longer operates the Elizabeth Hill Counselling Centre at 321 McDermot Avenue, and will instead relocate to the William Norrie Centre at 485 Selkirk Avenue. The new telephone number is (204) 790-7221. New brochures are being distributed. For those wishing to receive a new brochure, please call or e-mail: couples@cc.umanitoba.ca to confirm your mailing address. The Couples Counselling Project looks forward to continuing to provide counselling services to couples who have experienced abuse/violence in their relationships.
Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre will be offering free legal consultations (up to 30 min) for women who have legal questions or concerns in the areas of:
Family law
Poverty law (issues relating to social assistance, MPI, pension benefits, housing, and WCB claims)
Human rights and equality rights
Employment law, including wrongful dismissal
Personal injury, and
Other general litigation matters.
Women who do not currently have a lawyer will be seen. Lawyers will provide legal information only, not advice. Please call the Centre at 477-1123 for more information and to book an appointment. Walk-in appointments will not be available.
Manitoba Human Rights Commission (MHRC) releases new Gender Identity Guidelines: HRC released new guidelines on protections from discrimination on the basis of gender identity under The Human Rights Code (Manitoba) in employment, services and housing. The Human Rights Code ("The Code") prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity in areas such as employment, housing and the provision of services. Protection from discrimination on the basis of gender identity falls under the protected characteristic of " sex" under The Code. Complaints on the basis of gender identity may also be accepted under s. 9(1)(a) of The Code, which provides for an open-ended definition of discrimination and protects some classes or groups of people on the basis of personal characteristics not specifically listed under s. 9(2). Find out more at http://www.gov.mb.ca/hrc/publications/guidelines/gender_identity.html
This program of Soroptomist International of the Americas is designed for female heads of a household with one or more dependents, who find themselves going back to school as a mature student attending an undergraduate degree program or vocational training program, and in need of financial assistance. Soroptimist International is a Women's Service Club dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls. For more information on the awards, contact Heather at 475-2526 or by e-mail at: hgm16@mts.net.
This calendar is designed to help your organization choose an event date that works for everyone. Post your upcoming events on our interactive community events calendar, and stay in touch with other equality seeking organizations. This tool allows anyone to submit an event and see it posted on a yearly calendar. Add a fundraiser, meeting, celebration or presentation up to 12 months in advance so that other groups can plan around your event. This will make all of our occasions more coordinated, effective and successful. Make our online community events calendar your first step in event planning! Check out this page to see what else is going on before you pick a date. Your event will appear within one or two days from the time you submit the form. The community events calendar is located at: http://www.manitoba.ca/msw/resources/calendar.html.
This is an innovative internship and mentoring program, designed for young women at risk to help them develop employability skills through in-class training, a paid work placement, and the support of a mentor. This exciting program has an 86 to 93% success rate in getting program participants employed or back into school, and is funded by the Government of Canada. Participants are reserved for young women between the ages of 16 and 30, who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Each participant is paired with a female Mentor, who will provide support to assist the participants in maximizing their employability skills. Mentors act as "job coaches" to facilitate the success of the work placement. Mentor information sessions and training is provided by Youth in Motion. Employers are committed to their community, interested in assisting young women with employment barriers to gain work experience and provide a supportive work environment. Employers agree to provide 6 months, full-time work placement. Participants are pre-screened by Youth in Motion and have completed a full-time 4-week "Employability skills Training" program prior to work placements. For further information, contact: Krysta at: 1-866-962-4946 (toll-free), fax: (416) 962-2946, or by e-mail at: kcelestine@youth-in-motion.ca.
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Manitoba Division and the Eating Disorders Self Help Program, formerly located at Suite 100 - 4 Fort Street, have now moved to 2633 Portage Avenue. Telephone and e-mail contact information remains the same at: 953-2358, e-mail: eatingdisorders@cmhamanitoba.ca.
The Up Shoppe, a social enterprise of the North End Women's Centre is seeking donations of gently used baby clothes, blankets, hats, and toys. Every donation and purchase contribute to programs that help women on their path to change. Donations can be dropped off at 384 Selkirk Avenue. Store hours are: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For more information, call 582-3494.
The Manitoba Securities Commission has developed I'm Worth It, a financial resource program for women. The resource provides women with information and tips on how to manage their finances. It focuses on real life stories from Manitoba women about their struggles and successes. I'm Worth It covers a wide range of topics about money management such as: understanding your values and motivations; money and relationships; making the most of your money by smart shopping; budgeting; choosing a financial adviser, and saving for your future. The program also includes a resource guide, mobile app, videos, lesson plans and a budgeting spreadsheet. To order or download free copies of the materials, log on to www.imworthit.ca. For further information, contact the Manitoba Securities Commission at: 945-4733 in Winnipeg; toll free at: 1-800 655-5244.
The Brandon Latina Women's Association Inc. (BLWA Inc.) is founded on the collective goal of enhancing, promoting and fostering the social, educational, economic, cultural and political well-being of Latina women. Their mission is to empower Latina women through education and awareness of gender possibilities within the Canadian society. They provide support to Latina immigrant women who are facing language barriers, depression or isolation as results of the immigration transition. Members of BLWA Inc. have access to many services, including bilingual instruction support for learning English as a second language, connections to employers, access to job data bases, information about the services available to women in need in the city of Brandon, scholarships, solidarity networking, translation and interpretation services and day care support, among others. With the support of the Modern Languages Department and the Gender and Women's Studies Department of Brandon University, the BLWA Inc. offers the 6-level ESL program, English for Spanish Speakers, to members and their families. BLWA Inc. strives to improve the lives of Latina women and their families through education and active participation in the city, in order to integrate all citizens into the community and make Brandon a better place for all. For more information visit the BLWA Inc.'s Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=463331775314
Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre is seeking feedback from surveys which will help them continue to offer legal workshops for women. The survey only takes a minute or two to complete. To take the survey, please visit: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MJWJFCK.
This is a North End Women's Centre (NEWC) program, funded by the Canadian Women's Foundation and its partners. The Program assists women who have experienced violence in rebuilding their lives by giving them the opportunity to pay off debts owed, gain employment skills, and build their self-confidence. Women who are interested must participate in an intake process to ensure they meet the requirements of the program. If accepted into the program, emergency wages participants will volunteer at the North End Women's Centre's social enterprise the Up Shoppe, located at 384 Selkirk Avenue. For every hour of volunteer work, NEWC will pay $9.50 directly to the organization that the participant is indebted to. The participant must identify the organization at intake and provide all information for money transfer. Emergency wages participants may complete up to 40 hours for each intake and are restricted to one intake per calendar year. For more information, or to refer a woman, contact Sheila at: 582-3494 or Sheila@newc.mb.ca.
This is a national network of people living with osteoporosis communicating information about how to live well with the disease and advocating for comprehensive access to diagnosis, treatment and care. Sign up for the free membership and receive COPING, an electronic newsletter. COPING provides information you can trust and contains the latest medical information on osteoporosis and treatment options, reviewed by Osteoporosis Canada's Scientific Advisory Council. There are also live, interactive on-line educational forums that feature topics of interest. If you don't have e-mail access, COPING can be mailed to you bi-monthly. Register online at: www.osteoporosis.ca/copn, or by phone at: 1-800-463-6842, or call the Manitoba Chapter at 204-772-3498.
A new group has emerged for women in Manitoba. The group meets monthly to provide a shared experience of the many things our province has to offer. Open to all, but aimed at women who want to try out new things, explore the province and have fun. Meet-ups include: guided hikes, Northern Lights presentation with night sky viewing, Zumba, unusual hike, and live nativity play in the country. Perfect for women who are finding it difficult to settle into the city and those who want a new avenue to make friends and build confidence. Every meet-up is different. They vary from adventurous to experiential, but they are always fun and positive. We promise never to gossip or talk about washing powder, babies or men! There is a $2 fee for each session attended and car pooling is encouraged. Go to http://www.meetup.com/Experience-Manitoba-Group/ to join.
The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) has published an inspiring document entitled Women Count for Peace. The document is an account of meetings between 1500 women with different UN officials all over the world, including conflict regions. The women Count for Peace document can be found at: http://www.unifem.org/attachments/products/WomenCount4Peace_OpenDays_Report_en.pdf.
Urban Circle is looking for Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Status/Non-Status) applicants who are willing to commit to full-time quality training that will lead to excellent employment opportunities. Applications are being accepted for the following programs: Family Support Worker/FASD Training Program - this 47 week (January 24, 2011 - December 16, 2011) training program is dually-certified by Red River College and is delivered in partnership with Neighbourhoods Alive! and Manitoba Métis Federation. Early Childhood Educator Diploma Program - this 2 year (January 17, 2011 - December 21, 2012) diploma program is certified by Red River College and is delivered in partnership with Province of Manitoba Council of Postsecondary Education. Adult Apprenticeship & Employment Program #1 - this 11-month (March 21, 2011 - February 10, 2012) training program is delivered in partnership with the Manitoba Adult Learning & Literacy and Seven Oaks School Division. This program will allow applicants to obtain a Mature Grade 12 Diploma and gain employment in their chosen apprenticeship trade with Career Counselling. Applicants will be placed in their chosen apprenticeship career choice and paid a wage, as well as gain 450 hours experience which will be applied towards their Apprenticeship Level 1. For further information, visit: www.urbancircletraining.com.
The Women's Health Clinic is pleased to continue to provide unique community-based services to women and men who experience disordered eating and other eating problems. Many of the Provincial Eating Disorders Prevention and Recovery Program workshops are open to the public. For further information, visit: www.womenhealthclinic.org, or call: 947-2422, ext. 137.
The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is the process of finding business mentors in rural communities for young entrepreneurs between the ages of 18-34. These young people will create new jobs, generate tax revenue and help stimulate the Manitoba economy. Mentors need to be an experienced entrepreneur/business professional with strong business acumen; an effective communicator and advisor; available for in person meetings with entrepreneur(s), for a minimum of 4 hours per month. If you are interested in becoming a part of someone's success, of achieving personal growth through coaching and interested in giving back to the community, please contact Lynn Tremblay at 1-800-464-2923 x3601 or Joelle Foster, CYBF Director of Manitoba at jfoster@cybf.ca or at 480-8481.
The North End Women's Centre's Social Change Agent can help with advocacy for Child and Family Services (CFS), applying for housing, advocacy for employment and income assistance (EIA), support for court appearances, applying for protection orders, filling out applications, and referrals and resources in the community. Those requiring assistance in any of the above areas, may call Dawn at: 589-7347.
The Manitoba Securities Commission has developed My Make it Count, a free mobile application and interactive website. It allows youth to track the money they earn and spend each day, start savings goals, monitor their financial habits and share smart spending ideas with each other. To start using the My Make it Count program, go to MyMakeitCount.ca or download the free mobile application by searching My Make it Count in the iTunes store. My Make it Count is also available on Facebook. For further information about the program, contact Ainsley at the Manitoba Securities Commission at: 945-4733 in Winnipeg or toll free in Manitoba at: 1-800-655-5244.
Volunteer Manitoba is inviting experts from outside the field of Volunteer Management to share professional experiences, research or tools in a 1 ź hour workshop session in any of the following areas:
Capturing Diversity - Newcomers, Boomers and Intergenerational volunteer environments
Latest Trends - Emerging research or experts that impact the field of Volunteer Management
Growing Forward - New approaches and implementation in the field of Volunteer Management
Interested presenters may contact Jennifer at: jcawson@ggh.mb.ca or Barb at bgemmell@mts.net.
Bernice A.M. Kwasnicki, a self-published author from Winnipeg, has written a book which shares her experiences while living with a breast cancer diagnosis, then advance stomach cancer, with the intention of giving others hope for a life after diagnosis. Her book is a culmination of both serious and funny stories about living with the impact of each diagnosis and beyond. For further information on how to obtain a copy, please e-mail Bernice at: bkwas@mymts.net. Please mention the book title in the subject line.
The Manitoba Securities Commission (MSC) together with Manitoba Healthy Living, Youth & Seniors, Seniors & Healthy Aging Secretariat, have developed a series of three print publications that focus on identifying and preventing financial abuse among older Manitobans. The three publications are entitled Identifying and Preventing Financial Abuse, The ABCs of Senior Investment Fraud, and Financial Concerns Checklist. To obtain copies of these publications, or for further information, phone The Manitoba Securities Commission at: 945-4733, toll-free: 1-800-655-5244 or the Seniors & Healthy Aging Secretariat at 945-6565, toll-free: 1-800-665-6565.
Chrysalis Anti-Human Trafficking Network offers free 24-7 toll-free crisis counselling for survivors of sex and labour trafficking and exploitation. Supportive listening and referral to local support agencies is provided. Male and female callers are welcome. To access the crisis counselling line, call: 1-866-528-7109. For further information, visit: www.chrysalisnetwork.org.
Visit their page to chat, find out about workshops and programming, as well as information on health, food services and parenting. Visit: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Wolseley-Family-Place/184823064917379 and click "Like" to become a fan.
The Canadian Mental Health Association has a website containing useful information concerning mental health and parenting. This information has been translated into fifteen languages. Topics include: how to cope with stress, post-traumatic stress disorder; preventing youth suicide; among other things. The website can be found at: http://www.cmha-edmonton.ab.ca/bins/site_page.asp?cid=284-1189-1690-1750&lang=1.
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Dare to Stand Out is a series of national conferences, brought by Jer's Vision, that work with youth to address issues surrounding homophobia and transphobia in their schools and communities. Dare to Stand Out: Winnipeg is a free event, taking place December 14th, on the University of Winnipeg Campus at 9:00 a.m. Youth from Winnipeg and surrounding areas are invited to participate in unique activities, diverse workshops and attend a keynote address from Jeremy Dias. The conference will focus on the following areas: Logistics of a Gay Straight Alliance (GSA): includes topics such as learning the basics of GSAs, how to form a GSA, how to recruit and maintain your GSA; Intersection of identities: includes topics such as navigating religion and queer issues, being a queer youth of colour and intersectionality of oppressions; Transferable Skills:includes topics such as marketing and social media, fundraising strategies, social justice & activism. Other workshops include: Queering Your School, Healthy Sexuality, Trans & Gender Non-Conforming Youth, Coping with Homophobia & Heterosexism, Healthy Community - Addressing Phobias within the LGBTTQQ (Lesbian/Gay/Bi-Sexual/Transgendered/Transvestite/Queer/Questioning) Community, Two-Spirit Sharing, Thinking more Critically about Sexism and Genderism, How to be an Ally. For more information, contact Allison Cole at: Gala@JersVision.org or call (613) 400-1875.
Find out everything you ever wanted to know about this internationally recognized women's organization. Each year resolutions covering varying topics are brought forward by Women's Institute members for debate and action. These resolutions benefit all Manitobans. The white lines on Canadian highways, stop sign arms on school buses, and mobile breast screening units are just a few of the achievements they have lobbied for over the years. Bursaries are awarded to deserving students attending Brandon University and the University of Manitoba and to mature students wishing to upgrade their skills in order to enter the workforce. Annually Manitoba Women's Institute supports a project overseas to benefit men, women, and children under the auspices of The Associated Country Women of the World. Visit the website at: www.mbwi.org for more information.
This year for Women's History Month in October the Manitoba Status of Women Division partnered with MAWA to celebrate eight women whose art has changed the lives of women, families and communities. The publication highlights the contributions of these passionate and gifted women who have inspired meaningful social and political reflection and are outstanding role models for young, aspiring female artists. Copies of the publication are available from the Manitoba Status of Women Division by phone at 945-6281 or 1-800-263-0234 (toll-free), by e-mail at: msw@gov.mb.ca or online at: www.gov.mb.ca/msw/publications.
Manitoba OmbudsNews is a quarterly publication
highlighting Manitoba Ombudsman's events and initiatives. To view, visit: http://www.ombudsman.mb.ca/pdf/2011-3_Ombudsnews.pdf (English), http://www.ombudsman.mb.ca/pdf/2011-3_OmbudsnewsFR.pdf (French)
The Manitoba Chapter of Osteoporosis Canada is searching for an individual to be a part of their volunteer Board of Directors as the Board Treasurer. This individual will be responsible for submitting a balanced annual budget to the Chapter office which should reflect the proposed activities outlined in the Board's business plan. Responsibilities include the preparation of monthly financial statements for the Chapter office; overseeing the cash receipts and disbursement functions, and monitoring the bank and other financial accounts. The candidate is also expected to present the monthly financial report at the executive committee meetings. A good understanding of Excel, financial statements, and an interest in a not-for-profit organization are required. The successful candidate should be willing to make a two year commitment to the organization. For more information, please contact Janet Choboter by phone at: 772-3498 or by e-mail at: jchoboter@osteoporosis.ca
The St. Raphael Wellness Centre, located at 225 Vaughan Street, is a community-based organization offering pre and post services to individuals working towards recovery, including families or people that visit or come through agencies. All services offered are free of charge. For further information phone: 956-6650, or visit: www.straphaelcentre.ca.
The Soroptomist Ruby Award: For Women Helping Women is awarded each year to a woman who has used her personal or professional life to help other women or girls. To find out more about the award, phone Pauline at: 414-8023, or e-mail: Pauline.Lyons@gmail.com. The deadline for submissions is February 15, 2012.
Wolseley Family Place has entered the Ashoka Changemakers initiative, a program that funds new programming initiatives that are dedicated to the betterment and education of First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities. Wolseley Family Place is looking to start a sharing circle, as well as bring in an elder to speak to participants and their children on a monthly basis. Please consider taking a minute to click on the following link and "like" this idea, as funding is given out based on community voting. The link is: http://www.changemakers.com/fnmi-learning/entries/indigenous-healing-and-knowledge-sharing-0.
The UN Platform for Action Committee (UNPAC) is offering two new programs in their Mentorship Project Series. Changemakers is a program that builds women's skills and knowledge in advocacy, facilitation, and project design and implementation. It's for women who are new to community building work. For further information regarding Changemakers, contact Jennifer at: 772-7876, e-mail: jennifer@unpac.ca. Pathmakers is a program designed for rural women who are active in their communities and organizations. The program provides women with the tools and knowledge to grow their leadership and mentoring skills. The first program will run in Altona in January, 2012, with further programs to follow in eastern and western Manitoba in the fall. For further information regarding Pathmakers, contact: Jane at: 772-7876, e-mail: jane@unpac.ca.
The UN Platform for Action Committee Manitoba (UNPAC) is seeking a volunteer Treasurer, to join their Coordinating Committee (board). The Treasurer will provide support to the Executive Director and Bookkeeper and maintain oversight of the budget for reporting to the Coordinating Committee. Those interested can contact Co-Chair Caryn Douglas at: 287-2076, e-mail: caryndouglas@shaw.ca. For more information about UNPAC, visit: www.unpac.ca.
Sarasvŕti Productions is seeking new board members. Sarasvŕti is a small independent theatre company in Winnipeg that produces FemFest, an annual festival of women playwrights, as well as a season of other work dedicated to increasing human understanding. The new members must be fair-minded, enthusiastic and committed, with a deep belief in Sarasvŕti Production's unique potential. New members will be volunteering their time, expertise and stamina to support the creation of multi-disciplinary art, assist emerging professionals and develop local community networks. For more information on the company, visit: www.sarasvati.ca, e-mail: info@sarasvati.ca, phone: 586-2236.
The 2012 Women of Distinction Awards call for nominations has now started and will run until February 27, 2012. The early bird nomination deadline is February 14, 2012. Meet the early bird deadline for a chance to win two free tickets to the Gala Event. Categories include: the Gerrie Hammond Memorial Award of Promise; the Prairie Award of Promise; Arts; Circle of Inspiration; Culture; Education, Training and Mentorship; Leadership and Management; Public Awareness and Communications; Science, Technology and the Environment; Voluntarism, Advocacy and Community Enhancement; Wellness, Healthy Living and Recreation; and Young Woman of Distinction. Nominations forms are available at www.ywinnipeg.ca, at any branch of the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg, or by calling Mel Marginet, Event Coordinator at 204-831-2975. Awards will be presented at the 36th Women of Distinction Awards on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre.
The Manitoba Women's Advisory Council is currently seeking gently used books to donate to the new Women's Correctional Centre, located in Headlingly. Of particular interest would be books on crafts and travel, along with novels/autobiographies (no crime stories, violence, murder books, encyclopedias, or romance novels please). Book donations can be dropped off by Friday, February 10, at 409 - 401 York Avenue between 8:30 and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. For more information, please contact (204) 945-6281.
The YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg and the Manitoba Women's Advisory Council have announced the Call for Nominations for The Eira "Babs" Friesen Lifetime Achievement Award. The award honours a woman, who, like Babs, has demonstrated courage, persistence and made a unique contribution to women's equality. For full nomination details, contact the Manitoba Women's Advisory Council at 945-6281, or visit: http://www.ywinnipeg.ca/documents/EiraBabsFriesenNominationForm2012.pdf. The deadline for nominations is Monday,
February 27, 2012.
Registration is now open for the Canadian Centre for Child Protection's 12th Annual Missing & Exploited Children Conference, taking place May 15 - 17, at the Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway. The goal of this conference is to broaden the knowledge of those involved in child protection (i.e. police officers, prosecutors, educators, child welfare workers, counsellors, lawyers, medical professionals and government policy analysts) surrounding the issues of missing and exploited children. Registration is $300 per person and is available online at: https://www.protectchildren.ca/app/en/mecc_registration.
Each year, young people aged 5 to 18 are invited to submit an entry to the Canada Day Poster Challenge by designing a poster that shows their pride in Canada. The year 2012 marks an important milestone in Canadian history: the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. For the 2012 edition of the Poster Challenge, young people are invited to submit artwork inspired by the theme 1812: The Fight for Canada. The artwork of the national winner will become the official poster for Celebrate Canada, the 11-day period from June 21 to July 1. Winners will also receive great prizes. Submission deadline is March 9, 2012. To find out more information about the contest and how to submit a poster, visit: www.posterchallenge.pch.gc.ca.
The Provincial Council of Women of Manitoba (PCWM) is seeking nominations from its federate members for women to be honoured in the individual category, at its 6th Annual Celebrating Women Gala, taking place on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at the Viscount Gort Hotel, 1670 Portage Avenue. Members of Federates are eligible. When nominating an individual, please obtain permission from the individual for their name to be nominated, as well as their address, phone number and e-mail, along with a contact person and address, phone number and e-mail from the nominated group. Also required is a short biography (approximately 250 words) outlining the work of the nominee in the community. Their work will demonstrate the difference women make in the quality of life in Manitoba. The Celebrating Women Gala and fundraiser is a special event of the Provincial Council of Women of Manitoba that features recognition of the award recipients, entertainment, refreshments, door prizes and a rainbow auction. Funds raised go toward the Provincial Council of Women of Manitoba's work in research, advocacy and initiatives to improve the quality of life for women, their families and their community. To obtain a nomination form, contact: Celebrating Women 2012, Provincial Council of Women, 204-825 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3A 1M5, or e-mail: pcwm@mts.net. Nomination deadline is Sunday, April 15, 2012.
Bre Woligroski, an advocate and activist for human rights and social justice, is the winner of the YMCA-YWCA 2011 Peace Medal. Ms. Woligroski has been involved in numerous justice initiatives and was chosen as the official Canadian representative for the World Student Christian Federation's Identity Diversity Dialogue Program in Thailand, speaking on issues of gender and justice. She currently serves on several Boards including the Feminist Alliance for International Action and the World Student Christian Federation Global Board. As a volunteer delegate to the United Nations 52nd Commission on the Status of Women, Ms. Woligroski offered wording suggestions to the Agreed Conclusion that now influence gender equality worldwide. The Peace Medal is a reminder that it is possible to build a more peaceful world one step at a time, and that everyone can be engaged in these efforts.
Mary Eady, a pioneer of the women's movement, died in Ottawa November 16, 2011 at the age of 85, after a lifetime dedicated to improving the condition of women in Canada. Manitoba women are most fortunate to have benefited from her contribution over two decades. In 1972 Mary, a young widow with two sons was employed by the Schreyer government to establish a Women's Bureau in the Department of Labour just as the women's movement was blossoming. Her mandate, which she interpreted broadly, was to assist women both in the workplace or those returning to work outside the home. She set up career counselling, provided research, workshops and seminars across the province addressing issues from childcare, pay equity, pensions, family leave as well as barriers to women entering non-traditional training or employment. After five years she left to establish a similar Bureau within the Canadian Labour Congress in Alberta. There she worked across Canada encouraging women to take leadership roles in their unions and to negotiate benefits to achieve equality in their workplace. In 1982 Mary returned to Winnipeg as the first woman Deputy Minister of Labour. Through her pioneering efforts Manitoba was the first province to pass pay equity laws as well as major equality amendments to pension legislation. Mary was a tall, soft spoken woman who mentored many women who have gone on to leadership roles in a variety of fields. When asked if she was one of those women's lib types, she would reply, "Yes, isn't everyone?" Her wise council will be sorely missed.
Zoom in on Girls is a series of regional gatherings for Girls Action Foundations' National Network members, organizations and individuals who work with girls and young women. The Winnipeg gathering will take place Thursday and Friday, March 22 and 23, 2012. Focusing on issues related to girls and young women, the Zoom events aim to support and strengthen action strategies, networking, and the exchange of skills and resources on a regional level. On the agenda are workshops and break-out sessions throughout the day. The gatherings will be a space to exchange and be inspired by each others' experiences; network with other girls' programmers in your region; share successes and resources; gain new tools
and knowledge, and develop strategies to tackle the issues faced by girls and young women. For more information, and to register
on-line, visit: http://girlsactionfoundation.ca/en/zoom-in-on-girls-2012, or contact Janine at: (514) 948-1112, toll-free: 1-888-948-1112, e-mail: janine@girlsactionfoundation.ca. Space is limited so apply early. The deadline to register is February 19, 2012.
The Canadian Women's Health Network (CWHN) is seeking a part-time Bookkeeper. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, self-directed, and have the ability to work independently and accurately. Two to three years experience with Simply Accounting and the Ceridian Health Care payroll system are major assets, as well as having worked in a non-profit setting. CWHN is an equity employer. Aboriginal women, women of colour and from language minorities, women with disabilities, lesbians and bi-sexual women are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants can submit a resume by e-mail to: cwhn@cwhn.ca, by fax to: 989-2355, or mail to: 203-419 Graham Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0M3. The deadline for applications is Friday, February 10, 2012. For more information about CWHN, visit: www.cwhn.ca.
The Provincial Council of Women of Manitoba (PCWM), a self-sustaining advocacy group, is seeking new members. PCWM invites organizations and individual members to work with them to improve the lives of women, their families, and their communities. PCWM offers four newsletters a year, free educational evenings, as well as the opportunity to be part of a network which includes National and International councils of women. PCWM also gives Celebrating Women awards to deserving participants at its yearly Gala. Consider as an organization becoming a federate member of PCWM for $40.00 per year, or as an individual member for $20.00 per year. For further information, visit PCWM's Facebook page, or contact their office at: 992-2751, e-mail: pcwm@mts.net.
