ALIGN'S SECTOR NEWS
JUNE 15, 2022
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Over three days, participants will gain a deeper understanding and personal experience of Indigenous history and perspectives through various traditional teachings and protocols and how these relate to the delivery of human services with Indigenous service users.
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CCSA has released the updated Competencies for Canada’s Substance Use Workforce.
The Competencies offer comprehensive information about the behaviours, skills and knowledge required by professionals who work with people who use substances and include tools to help you implement a competencies-based approach to your staffing needs.
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Alberta’s government is expanding overdose prevention services to reach those who are at risk of a fatal overdose, who are using at home alone. The Digital Overdose Response System (DORS) is a confidential, anonymous and professional program that prevents death by dispatching emergency medical services if a user becomes unresponsive. Individuals using the app will receive a call from the STARS emergency centre if they fail to respond to a timer. If an overdose is suspected, STARS will immediately dispatch an ambulance to the person’s location… Read Full Release and
Provides a list of services, including detoxification, addiction treatment, services that reduce harm, peer supportive housing, supportive recovery services, and more.
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Recruitment & Retention Top of Mind for Many Nonprofits – AB Nonprofit Data Strategy Q1 2022 Analysis This report introduces community nonprofit organizations’ outlook, employee outlook, and planned work arrangements. This analysis discusses the current state of community nonprofits and how this state differs from the past. It tells a story of the impact of COVID-19 on the nonprofit sector over time and how the nonprofit sector experience differs from the private sector. As an emphasis, it discusses planned measures for nonprofit organizations’ recruitment and retention of employees...
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It is quite common to see nonprofit organizations making visible commitments to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Many nonprofit organizations have DEI statements; some include the words in their missions. Many have DEI as part of their strategic plan. But when it comes to the composition and practices of nonprofit boards, it's clear that these commitments aren't necessarily translating into real board-level change. While board composition is just one piece of the puzzle, it's one of the ways… Read Full
June 23, 2022 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm ET
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June 27th is Canadian Multiculturalism Day! On June 27, Canadian Multiculturalism Day honours the many cultural communities that help build a strong and vibrant Canadian society. Take this opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that enriches us collectively and reaffirm your commitment to equity, inclusion, and mutual respect. Explore the interactive map for activities happening in your community and learn more about the government of Canada’s actions to promote and protect multiculturalism in Canada.
Without inclusion activities, diversity is meaningless. As an employer or manager, diversity and inclusion should be the top priorities in your talent management strategy.
Appointing eight public members will give the Alberta Anti-Racism Advisory Council more resources and a renewed commitment to tackle racism....
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The resource above says that suicide rates among two-spirited First Nations are not known, but the rates of related risk factors in these groups indicate that the suicide risk is greater than among heterosexual First Nations...
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NATIONAL INDIGENOUS DAY JUNE 21, 2022 |
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The best thing about Jigsaw puzzles is they make you pay attention to the details. In recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day, ALIGN has created these Indigenous online jigsaw puzzles to support foster/kinship caregivers of Indigenous children and youth with activities that further their awareness of culture and traditions. These ONLINE jigsaw puzzles are for kids, youth and adults!
GIVE IT A TRY!
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This month's edition of ALIGN CONNECTIONS for Indigenous Children, Youth & Their Caregivers is Spotlighting the Powwow to celebrate the Calgary Stampede hosting their first powwow July 12 - 14th! If you haven't attended a powwow before and you'd like to but aren't sure what it's all about, you'll want to check this out! We've put together some "GREAT TO KNOW!" resources with what to expect and what is expected from you! View
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GATHERINGS, EVENTS & TRAINING - JOIN IN!
“Teach & Learn by Doing” Eight tipis will be raised on the Parkdale School grounds. Knowledge Keepers for each tipi will host ceremonies and traditional teachings for different participants each day.
June 17, 18, 20, 21 (Register for one or more days)
Day 1 – Bent Arrow Staff & Children Services Partners
Day 2 – Families we serve
Day 3 – Community Agency Partners
Day 4 – Closing Ceremony with all participants
The event will be broadcast live across all APTN channels, AMI-tv and participating community radio stations across the country on June 18, 2022, from 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM
June 19, 2022 (Edmonton)
June 20, 2022 (Online)
June 20, 2022 (Red Deer)
June 20 - 25, 2022
Free June 21, 2022 ZOOM 12:00 PM
June 21, 2022 (Calgary)
June 21, 2022 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM MT (Online)
June 25, 2022 (Métis Crossing)
June 25, 2022 (Calgary)
June 26, 2022 (Grande Prairie)
June 27, 2022
CALGARY STAMPEDE EVENTS
Elbow River Camp July 8 – 17 (On the Stampede grounds) Experience the cultures of the Kainai, Piikani, Siksika, Stoney Nakoda, and Tsuut’ina First Nations of Elbow River Camp Treaty 7 in Elbow River Camp, presented by Enbridge. Here you will find 26 tipis to visit, local artisans selling jewelry and art, bannock and saskatoon berry jam, traditional dancing and much more.
July 2 – 4, 2022 Lac Ste. Anne County
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JUNE IS INDIGENOUS HISTORY MONTH! CLICK ON IMAGES TO VIEW GREAT HISTORY AND CULTURE RESOURCES
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VIEW ALL UPCOMING SECTOR WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES HERE!
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