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Allyship with First Nations Communities
Mar. 15, 2021
Please join the Rotary Club of Edmonton West on Monday March 15 2021 as we host Dr. Patricia Makokis who will speak to us about "Allyship with First Nations Communities". Patricia Makokis, Ed.D. is acclaimed as one of Canada's most outstanding Aboriginal leaders. She is an author, speaker and a pioneer for Aboriginal education, health and values. Patricia is the recipient of many awards for her exceptional work in advancing opportunities for her people. She was awarded the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal Award and the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of San Diego amongst others. Patricia has a Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.), with a major in leadership, from the University of San Diego. Dr. Makokis is an authority on Aboriginal values. She lives them daily. Residing on the Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Northern Alberta, she has embraced both the Cree culture and the western world view. Patricia is a testament to the fact that "education and hard work are the two most important factors to relieve the plight of Aboriginal people in Canada today". She is a proud Cree. This is not something that she just preaches. She's passionate about it and she puts it into practice. The ZOOM coordinates for the meeting are provided below. ZOOM will open at 11:45 AM and our Edmonton West weekly meeting will start promptly at 12 Noon. Please click on the link below to join our meeting. For those who need it, the meeting ID is 840 8847 4072
Edmonton West Weekly meetings typically finish before 1 PM. https://www.speakersalberta.com/_Makokis.html |
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The U School Program
Mar. 22, 2021 12:00 p.m.
U School is a program run by the University of Alberta Senate that aims to introduce and connect students in grades 4 through 9 from socially vulnerable, Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) and rural communities to the University of Alberta. Classes, with their classroom teachers, attend a week-long immersion experience on campus led by our U School staff team. Their week's schedule is built around the teacher's application, Alberta curriculum, and the many opportunities available at the U of A. Our speaker is a 2020-2021 GSA Senator of the University. The ZOOM Coordinates for our meeting are provided below. Zoom will open at 11:45 AM and our Edmonton West weekly meeting will start promptly at 12 Noon. Please click on the link below to join pur meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83617022367?pwd=R1RmbDNWck1adEZFOHRIdUpEZWF6QT09 For those who need it, the Meeting ID is 836 1702 2367 Edmonton West Weekly Meetings typically finish before 1 PM |
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Report re: Club Strategic Planning Questionnaire
Mar. 29, 2021
Several members of our club have been working on a revised / new Strategic Plan for Edmonton West to guide our club through 2021-2025. As part of this process, an online Questionnaire was sent out to all active members. The deadline for completion of this questionnaire was March 20. Please join Jason, John, Rob, Vicky and David as they review the result highlights from this questionnaire with our club. The ZOOM coordinates for this meeting are provided below. ZOOM will open at 11:45 AM and our Edmonton West weekly meeting will start promptly at 12 Noon. Please click on the link below. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86913509487?pwd=UnQ0cTA5bmdnQTBFZTZ1aUFBMkVxdz09 For those that need it, the Meeting ID is 869 1350 9487 Edmonton West Weekly meetings typically end before 1 PM. |
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Mar. 31, 2021 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Dr. Patricia Makokis will talk about Allyship and First Nations Communities as part of District 5370's Indigenous Speakers Series intended to help Rotarians understand Indigenous world views, histories, rights and issues, to develop acquaintances and to build relationships that will result in jointly working on Indigenous priorities. Dr. Makokis will provide context of allyship and reconciliation. Please view the video Treaty Talk before the webinar. It can be found at https://www.treatytalk.com. This is the second webinar in a monthly series. (On March 4 John Currie talked about Land Acknowledgement.) https://zoom.us/j/93691823671?pwd=ZHhNRVV2ZFV4azJFVTVhUTFsREpyZz09 Meeting ID: 936 9182 3671 Passcode: 824714
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Third Quarter Update
Apr. 12, 2021
We're now approaching three quarters through David's term as our Club President. the intent of this meeting is to hear from each of our Club's executive as they provide an update of where their portfolio areas are at and what to expect as David's year comes to a close and Jason's year begins as President. The ZOOM coordinates for the meeting are provided belw. ZOOM will open at 11:45 AM and our Edmonton West weekly meeting will start promptly at 12 Noon. Please click on the link below to join our meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82069385191?pwd=T3MvU1JUaHpMd3QyVlQ5b2VycDFXdz09 For those who need it, the meeting ID is 820 6938 5191 Edmonton West Weekly meetings typically finish before 1 PM
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The Salvation Army Grace Village
Apr. 19, 2021
Please click on the link below to join the ZOOM meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86931497961?pwd=OHlqSkZzMUNTdVIrQ29XNmx6NGxZUT09 In the event that you need it, the Meeting ID is: 869 3149 7961 Edmonton West Weekly meetings typically finsih before 1 PM. |
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Apr. 20, 2021 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Continuing the Indigenous Building Understanding Speakers' Series, Dr. Diana Steinhauer will speak on the Oral Understanding of Treaty, followed by Talking Circles. This workshop presentaton is predicated on Elders' teachings of Treaty including the Nehiyaw/Cree World view (day before Treaty), teh spirit in making Treaty (Day of Treaty) and the day after Treaty - the relationship as it unfolded. The oral context of Cree and Anishinabe legal orders and doctrines are symbolized on the land, waters and sky are encapsulated in this 30-minute presentation to the Rotary Club members and guests, followed by talking circles. Dr. Steinhauer, Cree, from Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Treaty No. 6 Territory, is an educator with 30 years experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in K-12 schools and post-secondary institutions. Most importantly, she is a mother and first teacher of her two children. She currently serves as the President of the Yellowhead Tribal College. Diana completed her Doctorate in iyiniw pimātisiwin kiskeyitamowin (Indigenous Peoples Knowledge) at University n Blue Quills. She is particularly grateful to Elders and Knowledge Keepers who have guided and mentored her in Indigenous Knowledge and ways of being as a kise iskwew. Recognizing the value and work of iyiniw pimātisiwin, Diana’s work as a change agent in language, education, and governance is grounded upon her late father’s adage, pimātisîtotetân kimiyikowisiwininaw, Let us live life the way our Creator intended us to live. Note: Pre-reading Sharon Venne, "Understanding Treaty 6: An Indigenous Perspective" in Michael Asch, ed. Aboriginal and Treaty Rights in Canada: Essays on Law, Equity, and Respect for Difference. (Vancouver:UBC Press, 1998), pp 173-207), copies available for pre-reading. |
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My Vision for Edmonton
Apr. 26, 2021
Please join the Rotary Club of Edmonton West on Monday April 26th when Kim Krushell will speak to our Club on her vision for the City of Edmonton. Ms. Krushell is a candidate for Mayor for Edmonton in this coming October's election. The ZOOM coordinates for the meeting are provided below. ZOOM will open at 11:45 Am and our Edmonton West weekly meeting will start promptly at 12 Noon. Please click on the link below to join our meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83232762490?pwd=OUh6Y21Qdm5Uelp6V3NSaW5KMnovQT09 For those who need it, the meeting ID is 832 3276 2490 Edmonton West Rotary Club weekly meetings typically finish by 1 PM |
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A New Disc Golf Course for Edmonton?
May 03, 2021
Please join the Rotary Club of Edmonton West on Monday May 3rd when James Morton will speak to our Club on a new disc golf course for Edmonton. The ZOOM coordinates for the meeting are provided below. ZOOM will open at 11:45 Am and our Edmonton West weekly meeting will start promptly at 12 Noon. Please click on the link below to join our meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83423908718?pwd=VE81VGxBMVRlUXUrYmJoR3ErOE1qdz09 For those who need it, the meeting ID is 834 2390 8718 Edmonton West Rotary Club weekly meetings typically finish by 1 PM |
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Edmonton Real Estate Market Update
May 10, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Please join the Rotary Club of Edmonton West on Monday May 10th when Tom Shearer of the Realtors' Association of Edmonton provides us with an update on the Edmonton real estate market. The ZOOM coordinates for the meeting are provided below. ZOOM will open at 11:45 Am and our Edmonton West weekly meeting will start promptly at 12 Noon. Please click on the link below to join our meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88399722186?pwd=bUMvK3NUQitHdEFPWmVQS3IzbnQ1QT09 For those who need it, the meeting ID is 883 9972 2186 Edmonton West Rotary Club weekly meetings typically finish by 1 PM |
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The Devil's Trick: How Canada Fought the Vietnam War
May 17, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Please join the Rotary Club of Edmonton West on Monday May 17th when John Boyko will speak to the topic of his most recent book "The Devil's Trick: How Canada Fought the Vietnam War" (published in April 2021). John notes that this story will shock readers who thought they understood the tragic Vietnam war and believed that Canada had nothing or little to do with it. In fact, Canada was intricately involved as it tested who Canadians were and what we stood for. Thousands of Canadians continue to be touched by this war. John Boyko was born in Hamilton, Ontario, grew up in Peterborough and now lives in the Village of Lakefield. He has earned degrees from Trent, Queen’s, and McMaster Universities, served on and chaired many boards, and has been elected to municipal office. You can follow John at www.johnboyko.com The ZOOM coordinates for the meeting are provided below. ZOOM will open at 11:45 AM and our Edmonton West weekly meeting will start promptly at 12 Noon. Please click on the link below to join our meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84008166963?pwd=SkJGYlowc3pXWDZFWFFtczJqdEZvUT09 For those who need it, the meeting ID is 840 0816 6963 Edmonton West Rotary Club weekly meetings typically finish by 1 PM
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May 18, 2021 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Rotary District Indigenous Committee - Speaker SeriesTime:
Rotary District Indigenous Committee - Speaker Series Guest Speaker - Cheryl Whiskeyjack I often say that “Canada” thinks it knows the Indigenous folks of the land but what they know is bits. This session will unpack the elements of Canadian policies and actions that continue to impact ALL of us today. All the pieces of laws and legislations like the Indian Act, cultural prohibitions, residential schools, 60’s scoop (as well as the present scoop), MMIWG etc. All of these happened while Canada was being formed as a nation. I also often say we have this awesome prequel! A hybrid balance of this prequel place is where I work hard to help our community to arrive at.
Cheryl Whiskeyjack is Executive Director of the Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society https://bentarrow.ca/. The Society is committed to building upon the strengths of Aboriginal children, youth, and families to enable them to grow spiritually, emotionally, physically, and mentally so that they can walk proudly in both the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Communities. A distinguished alumna from MacEwan University, Cheryl is a key leader in the not-for-profit sector both locally and nationally. In Edmonton, she has fostered partnerships with many organizations, including Edmonton Public Schools, Edmonton Police Service, Alberta Children’s Services, Blue Quills University, MacEwan University and University of Calgary. Cheryl is a general member at the National Advisory Council on Poverty. Suggested Pre-Viewing: Lion
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Rotary District Indigenous Committee Speaker Series: Canada 150ish
May 18, 2021 4:00 p.m.
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An Evening with Peace Educator Paul Chappell
May 26, 2021 7:00 p.m.
Please join the Rotary Club of Edmonton West on Wednesday May 26th at 7 PM as we host "An Evening with Peace Educator Paul Chappell". Paul will speak to us about the importance of peace, the importance of peace literacy, and the improtance of viewing all that we do through the peacebuilder lens. Paul K. Chappell is an international peace educator and founder of PEace Literacy. He graduated from West Point, was deployed to Iraq and left active duty as a captain. Realizing that humanity is facing new challenges that require us to become as well-trained in waging peace as soldiers are in waging war, Chappell created Peace Literacy to help students and adults from all backgrounds to work toward their full potential and a more peaceful world. Please plan on joining us on Wednesday May 26th at 7 PM by using the following ZOOM Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87325053776?pwd=WGVSRzR1K0hTSXZhcm5Uc0M5akFxQT09 Meeting ID: 873 2505 3776 The link will open at 6:45 PM and the presentation will begin at 7 PM (MDT). I hope to see you at this special evening presentation from the Rotary Club of Edmonton West. |
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Equalization: Politics, Policy, Myths and Misconceptions
May 31, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Please join the Rotary Club of Edmonton West on Monday May 31st when Dr. Jared Wesley (Department of Political Science at the University of Alberta) speaks to us about "Equalization: Politics, Policy, Myths and Misconceptions". Is this fall's constitutional referendum really about equalization? This discussion delves into the Government of Alberta's high stakes political gamble, addressing the substance and implications of attempting to reform Canada's system of fiscal federalism. The equalization formula / system will become topical for each and every one of us later this year since the Alberta government plans to conduct a referendum on the equalization system in conjunction with the municipal elections in October. Dr. Jared Wesley is a pracademic -- a practicing political scientist and former bureaucrat -- whose career path to an Associate Professor role in the Department of Political Science at the University of Alberta has included senior management positions in the Alberta Executive Council and the Alberta Public Service Commission. He studies the politics of bureaucracy and the bureaucracy of politics. The ZOOM coordinates for the meeting are provided below. ZOOM will open at 11:45 Am and our Edmonton West weekly meeting will start promptly at 12 Noon. Please click on the link below to join our meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83402094035?pwd=bWVHTnBEeTZ3aDVvOFlBRjRZZC8xZz09 For those who need it, the meeting ID is 834 0209 4035 Edmonton West Rotary Club weekly meetings typically finish by 1 PM
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Jun. 05, 2021 10:00 a.m.
We are looking for a few more volunteers for this event. Please sign up and bring a friend:)) I have booked Saturday June 5 to pick up rubbish on our section of Highway 16. The motto is "The More the Merrier"!!! Please sign up and bring a friend:) We will meet in the Petro-Canada parking lot in Acheson at 10:00 am (11424 - 261 Street NW, Acheson, AB T7X 6C6) Date: Saturday June 5 Garbage bags, picker uppers and vests will be provided. Please bring your own gloves. We will be following the COVID guidelines that are current at that time. Cheers, Annie |
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Land Acknowledgment Discussion
Jun. 07, 2021
Please join us on Monday June 7th as our Rotary Club of Edmonton West member John Donner facilitates a discussion on a proposed Land Acknowledgement for our Club, developed by an Ad-Hoc Committee of Club members. The intent is to use this Land Acknowledgement for the first time at the Club's June 21st Meeting: National Indigenous Peoples' Day. The ZOOM coordinates for the meeting are provided below. ZOOM will open at 11:45 AM and our Edmonton West weekly meeting will start promptly at 12 Noon. Please click on the link below to join our meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81032950087?pwd=QnBIK2pIVjlYcWVsSzlZUklnS3Mrdz09 For those who need it, the meeting ID is 810 3295 0087 Edmonton West Rotary Club weekly meetings typically finish by 1 PM |
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Jun. 14, 2021
We are registered for a Self-Guided Planting Shift with Root for Trees! Planting Date: the week of June 14th Location: To Be Determined Directions & Parking: To Be Determined A reminder that currently Self-Guided Planting Shifts are designed for groups of 2 - 5 people, and that a program leader will not join you on-site. Working Outdoors in Naturalized Areas This is an outdoor event, so please dress for the weather, dressing in layers, long pants and a hat. Working in a naturalized area, it is possible that you may encounter thistles, sticks, or garbage. You and your volunteers must wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes such as runners. Volunteers may not participate in planting activities if they wear inappropriate footwear, such as sandals, flip-flops, or high heel shoes. Safety Protocols Remember to bring a water bottle and snacks, as planting trees can be a very physical activity! We suggest you bring sunscreen, bug spray, and anything else that will make your volunteer shift an enjoyable experience. Thank you, and happy planting! 🌲 Cheers, Annie |
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Costa Rica Computer Replacement Project
Jun. 14, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Please join the Rotary Club of Edmonton West on Monday June 14 as we host Laetitia Deweer, the founder of CEPIA Costa Rica. CEPIA is a Costarican nationally accredited non-profit orgaization that since 2005 has promoted culture, educational and labor opportunities, mental and physical health, participation, and social cohesion of children and teenagers and their families from poor backgrounds in the communities of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Recently, Edmonton West donated funds to CEPIA Costa Rica for a "Costa Rica Computer Replacement Project". Laetitia Deweer will introduce our Club to CEPIA and will speak specifically to this project. The ZOOM coordinates for the meeting are provided below. ZOOM will open at 11:45 AM and our Edmonton West weekly meeting will start promptly at 12 Noon. Please click on the link below to join our meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83462985767?pwd=cTY1Y2liWklpWUZzODFOSVQraFQ5Zz09 For those who need it, the meeting ID is 834 6298 5767 Edmonton West Rotary Club weekly meetings typically finish by 1 PM |
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National Indigenous Peoples' Day: Reconciliation and Peace Building
Jun. 21, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Please join the Rotary Club of Edmonton West on Monday June 21st, Canada's National Indigenous Peoples Day, as Lorelei Higgins speaks to us on "Reconciliation and Peace Building". As a Métis Canadian, Lorelei Higgins comes by her peacebuilding roots naturally. Lorelei’s Métis heritage can be traced from the Red River in Winnipeg, Manitoba where her great-grandfather came across to Canada from Kent, England, and met her great-grandmother – a Cree and Ojibwe community leader. In this beautiful coming together of different worlds, Lorelei says that peacebuilding is literally in her DNA. Lorelei has often found herself weaving and mediating between these different worldviews, finding the beauty at the points where the worlds come together – that of her Indigenous ancestry and her European heritage. It is not always easy to be Indigenous, especially as a Métis person. But, as Lorelei has deepened her own cultural exploration over the years, she has learned to look at this duality of identity as a gift. She no longer sees herself as between worlds. Rather, she embraces the beauty of both worlds, inspired by Terry St. Amant’s words: “We are not ‘half’ of anything, but doubled.” Lorelei's work has taken her across the globe: she has been based in Asia, South Americam Europe, Africa and North America, working on various projects. When she was 17 Lorelei went on a Rotary youth exchange to South Africa in 1998-1999. The ZOOM coordinates for the meeting are provided below. ZOOM will open at 11:45 AM and our Edmonton West weekly meeting will start promptly at 12 Noon. Please click on the link below to join our meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83005284964?pwd=enZ2QmM2aW1MUU1KaFpHdUZrdDAzdz09 For those who need it, the meeting ID is 830 0528 4964 Edmonton West Rotary Club weekly meetings typically finish by 1 PM Bio extracted from https://mediatorsbeyondborders.org/weaving-between-worlds-member-spotlight-lorelei-higgins/ |
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Jun. 22, 2021 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Topic: Rotary District Indigenous Committee - Speaker Series - Guest Speaker Dr. Yvonne Poitras-Pratt Time: Tuesday June 22, 2021 – 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/97988688152 Meeting ID: 979 8868 8152 Dial by your location +1 647 558 0588 Canada +1 778 907 2071 Canada +1 204 272 7920 Canada +1 438 809 7799 Canada +1 587 328 1099 Canada +1 647 374 4685 Canada Meeting ID: 979 8868 8152
Metis Matters with Dr. Yvonne Poitras-Pratt
Dr. Yvonne Poitras Pratt (Métis) is an Associate Professor at the Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, in Alberta, Canada. Her ancestral roots trace back to the historic Red River settlement and more recently to Fishing Lake Métis Settlement in northeastern Alberta. Yvonne worked with members of the Fishing Lake community to create a series of 19 intergenerational digital stories and this work is detailed in the 2020 Routledge publication of Digital Storytelling in Indigenous Education: A Decolonizing Journey for a Metis Community. Yvonne has published in the realm of social justice, media studies, Métis studies, reconciliatory pedagogy, service- learning, and the integration of arts in education. She earned a Werklund Teaching Excellence Award in 2016, a Students Union Teaching Excellence Award in 2017, the Confederation of Alberta Faculty Associations (CAFA) Distinguished Academic Early Career Award in 2018, and the Alan Blizzard Award for Collaborative Teaching in 2021.
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Executive Changeover Meeting
Jun. 28, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Please join the Rotary Club of Edmonton West on Monday June 28th as we say goodbye to David Weir's 2020-2021 Rotary year and welcome Jason Bossert's 2021-2022 Rotary year. This has been a most unusual year, with all of our weekly, board and committee meetings, conferences and learning sessions, and other meetings being held virtually on ZOOM and similar tools. The start of the 2021-2022 year may have a similar look and feel but we are also seeing the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel and should return to enjoy face-to-face gatherings in Jason's year. At our June 28th weekly meeting David will summarize the highlights for his year before he passes the reins to incoming Club President Jason Bossert who will in turn set the stage for his upcoming year. The ZOOM coordinates for the meeting are provided below. ZOOM will open at 11:45 AM and our Edmontion West weekly meeting will start promptly at 12 Noon. Please click on the link below to join our meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85161019561?pwd=NlZzZUJ0bEg2cTAxUnN3UzdoeXVIQT09 For those that need it, the meeting ID is 851 6101 9561 Edmonton West Weekly meetings typically finish by 1 PM.
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Jul. 07, 2021 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Good News!!!! I have booked a volunteer shift at the Food Bank. It's great to be back out there doing hands on service. Date: Wednesday July 7 As per usual, please be on time and wear closed toed shoes. Press the buzzer beside the door if it is locked. I have attached the COVID19 waiver that we all must complete and bring along. Cheers, Annie
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Jul. 15, 2021 6:30 p.m.
We are registered for a Self-Guided Planting Shift with Root for Trees! I have booked one shift during the day and one in the evening. Al Sanderson will be leading the daytime shift and will send out info shortly. At this time we are only allowed to have 5 volunteers. I will take the first 5 who register. Planting Date: Thursday July 15 @ 6:30 pm Location: Callingwood Directions & Parking: To Be Determined A reminder that currently Self-Guided Planting Shifts are designed for groups of 2 - 5 people, and that a program leader will not join you on-site. Working Outdoors in Naturalized Areas This is an outdoor event, so please dress for the weather, dressing in layers, long pants and a hat. Working in a naturalized area, it is possible that you may encounter thistles, sticks, or garbage. You and your volunteers must wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes such as runners. Volunteers may not participate in planting activities if they wear inappropriate footwear, such as sandals, flip-flops, or high heel shoes. Safety Protocols Remember to bring a water bottle and snacks, as planting trees can be a very physical activity! We suggest you bring sunscreen, bug spray, and anything else that will make your volunteer shift an enjoyable experience. Thank you, and happy planting! 🌲 Cheers, Annie |
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Transforming Education For the Future State of Work
Jul. 19, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Carolyn Campbell is the President and CEO of NorQuest College in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and is working on doctoral studies at the University of Oxford on the subject of board governance of major arts museums. She is a former Deputy City Manager, Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism, and Associate Dean of Executive Education at the University of Alberta. She has served on over twenty-five boards and committees over the past two decades, with a focus on higher education, community and cultural boards, including Cabinet Chair of United Way of the Alberta Capital Region, Vice-Chair of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, and member of the Premier's Council on Culture. Carolyn has taught strategic arts management and governance in the MBA program, and painting, drawing and visual design as a sessional instructor in Fine Arts at the U of A. She is a practicing figurative artist with a studio and membership at the Harcourt House Artist Run Centre. Presentation Topic: Transforming Education For the Future State of Work NorQuest’s new President and CEO, Carolyn Campbell, is passionate about education, leadership, and building strong communities. She has stepped into the role at unique and important time given the transformational change happening within the post-secondary sector. Carolyn will speak to some of NorQuest’s key strategies for ensuring that students are prepared for the demands of the future state of our changing economy. |
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Should Alberta Create its own Pension Plan?
Jul. 26, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Paula Simons was appointed to the Senate of Canada on October 3, 2018. She is affiliated with the Independent Senators Group. Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Senator Simons earned a B.A. Honours degree in English Literature from the University of Alberta, and a Master’s degree in Journalism from Stanford University, before spending time as a fellow at the Poynter Institute for Media Studies. She has been a radio documentary-maker, a playwright, a television pundit, a magazine writer, a podcaster, and an author of popular history, but she is best known for her work as a political columnist and investigative journalist with the Edmonton Journal. Over the course of her 23 years with the Journal, Simons earned two National Newspaper Awards for her investigations and analysis of Alberta’s troubled child welfare system. Her investigative work on Indigenous child welfare and government cover-ups of the deaths of children in foster care also earned her recognition from the UNESCO Canadian Committee for World Press Freedom, and from Journalists for Human Rights. Simons was part of two Edmonton Journal “breaking news” teams that won National Newspaper Awards for their coverage of the Fort McMurray wildfire and for their stories on the murder of four RCMP officers at Rochfort Bridge, Alberta. She earned a six further National Newspaper Award citations of merit for her columns and editorials on Alberta politics. She has also received recognition from the Alberta Centre for Civil Liberties Research for her work championing LGBQT rights, from the Canadian Bar Association, for her writing on legal affairs, from the Canadian Mental Health Association, for her columns on mental health care, and from the Edmonton Historical Board, for her work as a popular historian and champion of heritage preservation |
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Life During the Pandemic - and After
Aug. 09, 2021
This meeting will focus on catching up with a few of our members who have been extremely busy in their businesses as a result of the Covid pandemic. We will hear what it has been like to do business during the pandemic, what Covid has done to change their businesses, what changes are likely to continue past the pandemic and what they think the future holds after it ends. |
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Improving the Lives of Canada's Elders in the Wake of the Covid Pandemic
Aug. 16, 2021 12:00 p.m.
André Picard is a Canadian journalist and author specializing in health care issues. He works as a reporter and a columnist for the national newspaper The Globe and Mail. He runs the news organization's office in Montreal. He is the recipient of the 1993 Michener Award for meritorious public service journalism. Mr. Picard recently published a book on the state of elder care in Canada: Neglected No More: The Urgent Need to Improve the Lives of Canada's Elders in the Wake of a Pandemic It took the coronavirus pandemic to open our eyes to the deplorable state of so many of the nation's long-term care homes: the inhumane conditions, overworked and underpaid staff, and lack of oversight. In this timely new book, esteemed health reporter André Picard reveals the full extent of the crisis in eldercare, and offers an urgently needed prescription to fix a broken system. When COVID-19 spread through seniors' residences across Canada, the impact was horrific. Along with widespread illness and a devastating death toll, the situation exposed a decades-old crisis: the shocking systemic neglect towards our elders. Called in to provide emergency care in some of the hardest-hit facilities in Ontario and Quebec, the military issued damning reports of what they encountered. And yet, the failings that were exposed--unappetizing meals, infrequent baths, overmedication, physical abuse and inadequate personal care--have persisted for years in these institutions. |
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The Alberta Enterprise Group
Aug. 23, 2021 12:00 p.m.
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Youth is the future of Rotary
Aug. 30, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Youth is the future of Rotary. Now is the time to build upon the foundation of the hard work of so many Rotarians and young leaders in our District as we re-engage and look forward to meeting in-person. Our youth leaders do make a difference and change lives.
Under the guidance and leadership of Rotary District 5370 Youth Services Co-Chairs Elizabeth Bonkink (Rotary Club Edmonton Gateway) and Myles Dyles (MacEwan Rotaract), our benchmark youth programs are moving forward in new and exciting ways.
Club and District support is so important as we work towards in-person youth programs: RYLA, RYLE, RYPEN, Youth Exchange, Interact and Rotaract. This means we need to invest time, talents, energy, mentorship and continue to invest financially in creating opportunities for these young leaders to grow and continue their Rotary journey.
Myles and Elizabeth will share a new video created to showcase the success stories of so many young leaders in our District. These benchmark programs truly make a difference and open doors to creating opportunities for our future leaders in Rotary and our communities.
Guests in attendance will be Past District Governor and Youth Services chair, Laura Morie and Tamara Larson, Past Youth Services Chair 2015-2019 as well as Rotary Club of Edmonton West sponsored Rotaract and Interact Clubs.
Jackie Hobal is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Rotary Club of Edmonton West August 30th Meeting Time: Aug 30, 2021 11:45 AM Edmonton Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 884 8678 2575
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The Impact of the Pandemic on Mental Health
Sep. 13, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Join us at 11:45 am for informal conversation and fellowship followed by club updates and our speaker. Dr. David Goldbloom, OC, MD, FRCPC (born 1953) is a Canadian psychiatrist, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, author, lecturer and mental health advocate. He is currently the Senior Medical Advisor of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and a psychiatric consultant. In his role as Professor of Psychiatry, he lectures to students, colleagues, and the general public.Goldbloom has received various awards and recognition for his work in Psychiatry and is an honorary member of The College of Family Physicians of Canada. Dr. Goldbloom has published numerous scientific articles and books.His best-selling book which he co-authored with Dr. Pier Bryden, titled "How Can I Help? A Week in My Life as a Psychiatrist",[4] has provided reading material for students, professionals and public audiences to aid in the understanding of Canada's mental healthcare system and the work of a mental health professional. It has been translated into French and Mandarin. His newest book, "We Can Do Better: Urgent Innovations to Improve Mental Health Access and Care", was published by Simon & Schuster in 2021. His planned presentation to the Rotary Club of Edmonton West will discuss his latest book and how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected mental health in Canadian society. Dr Goldbloom will speak to the Club on Zoom, Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81635104781 Jackie Hobal, President Rotary Club of Edmonton West Cell: 780-9100527
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