A woman from the Congo who claims she was a rape victim and claimed refugee status on humanitarian ground was denied refugee status because the judge said there were too many holes in her story.
We know that Congo is the worst place for a woman on the planet. I believe that fact alone should have caused the Board to grant the woman status on humanitarian ground. She deserves to live a life free from the threat of violence.
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/rape-victim-fights-to-stay-255965241.html
Monday 21 April 2014
Friday 11 April 2014
EAL Program Coordinator - Job Vacabncy
Adult EAL Program Co-ordinator
Bulletin No. OS14-40 April 11, 2014
McLeod Education Centre 14 hours per week - including Monday and Wednesday evenings
**Term effective ASAP-June 27/14 and Aug. 25/14-Dec. 19/14
**With the possibility of extension
Adult EAL classes are offered four afternoons and two evenings each week at the McLeod Education Centre. A part-time co-ordinator is required to undertake the following responsibilities:
Receive referrals, contact new students and update files on an ongoing basis
Respond to telephone and in-person enquiries regarding all aspects of EAL programming
Prepare and distribute program information and publicity materials
Compile and maintain class lists
CIC iCare database entry
Co-ordinate and participate in regular program meetings
Prepare program reports
Provide administrative and other support to teachers as necessary
Represent the program at external EAL meetings as required
Recruit and liaise with classroom volunteers
Requirements:
High school graduate or equivalent
Post-secondary course work in a related field would be an asset
Prior experience working with adult EAL learners
Proven competency in efficient use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access
Familiarity with EAL strategies and benchmark levels
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including intercultural competencies
Ability to prepare reports appropriate for submission at the divisional and government level
External applicants must supply a Criminal Record Search and a cleared Child Abuse registry check upon hire
Deadline for applications: Monday, April 21, 2014 – 2 p.m.
Rate of pay: $30.00 per hour
Consideration for this position is not necessarily limited to those who apply.
Please submit a cover letter and resumé, including three references to:
Bulletin No. OS14-40
Human Resources Department
River East Transcona School Division
589 Roch Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R2K 2P7
Email: hr@retsd.mb.ca - *Please note your name and bulletin number on the subject line
Employment opportunities are advertised on our website at www.retsd.mb.ca
Thursday 10 April 2014
Do your have interpreter skills? WRHA is looking for you?
Recruitment Notice
Interpreter Training – Fall Session 2014
WRHA Language Access Interpreter Services consist of a centralized pool of trained interpreters (casual employees) who are scheduled on an as-needed basis to work with service providers and limited/non-English speakers in a variety of healthcare and non-healthcare settings. These include hospitals, health clinics, private residences, personal care homes, long term care facilities, as well as a variety of other settings such as provincial courts and federal correctional institutions.
We are currently seeking individuals interested in becoming WRHA Language Access Interpreters and are fluent in English and one or more of the following languages: Amharic, High German, Karen, Korean, Low German, Mandarin, Oromo, Somali, Spanish, Swahili and Tigrinya.
Applications are currently being accepted for the WRHA Interpreter Training session scheduled for September/October 2014. This unpaid 72-hour training is offered at no cost to participants (funded by Manitoba Labour & Immigration). In addition to the qualifications and assets listed below, training eligibility includes successful completion of the interpreter language and skills assessment (ILSAT/CILISAT). Candidates wishing to undergo the ILSAT/CILISAT testing are required to pay a $60 administration fee (fee subject to change without notice) prior to the test being administered.
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Successful completion of the ILSAT/CILISAT and the training program are prerequisites for the possibility of being offered casual employment opportunities with WRHA Language Access Interpreter Services. QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated fluency in English (e.g. CLB 8 - listening, speaking, reading, writing) Demonstrated fluency in target language (listening, speaking, reading) Demonstrated interpreter skills (successful ILSAT or CILISAT assessment) High school diploma or equivalent Flexible schedule with daytime availability Available to attend and successfully complete unpaid 72-hr training Ability to use information technology effectively (Internet, E-mail); daily access to computer/Internet Successful Criminal Record check, Child Abuse Registry check and Adult Abuse Registry check |
ASSETS Strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills Ability to work in stressful and sensitive situations with limited supervision Post-secondary education in target language Prior interpreting experience, preferably in health care and/or social services Knowledge of medical terminology, health references and resources Commitment to ongoing professional development Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle |
Tuesday 8 April 2014
Job vacancy - spence Neighbourhood - Deadline April 10 - Hurry
The Spence Neighbourhood Association
(SNA) is announcing an exciting job opportunity for a highly
motivated individual with the capacity to run our Skills Bank Program.
Please
see attached job description and information below:
Position: Skills Bank Coordinator
Term: 1-year (maternity leave
position), 30-32 hours per week
Program
Description:
The Skills Bank program
is a community service that helps people become more involved in the local
economy by connecting members to odd jobs in the community and providing other
support, including: resume/ job search assistance, access to the tool lending
library, references and referrals, and an ID program.
Duties
include:
Coordinating our Skills Bank employment program, tool lending library, and ID
program; as well as conducting program review and evaluations.
Deadline for
Applications: Thursday April 10th, 2014, at 4:00pm to Jamil Mahmood,
Executive Director of SNAEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Spence Neighbourhood Association Skills Bank Coordinator (Maternity leave position for 1 year)
615 Ellice Avenue • Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 0A4 • spenceneighbourhood.org • phone 204.783.5000 • fax 204.775.1802 • Notre Dame • Balmoral • Portage • Agnes •
The Spence Neighbourhood Association is looking for a highly motivated individual to run our Skills Bank, tool lending library, and ID program. This is maternity leave position for a 1-year term, for 30-32 hour a week position. Wage will be determined according to relevant experience (between $13-$15/hour).
The Skills Bank program is a community service that helps people become more involved in the local economy. It connects members to odd jobs in the community and provides other support for workers wanting to return or go out into the work force for the first time. Skills Bank provides supports such as resume/ job search, access to the tool lending library, references and referrals, and an ID program.
Duties include:
Skills Bank
Receive and record requests for odd jobs
Work with local businesses to create more job opportunities for community members
Book and coordinate jobs for workers
Issue cash requests for payment
Assist with workers’ pay days
Maintain Skills Bank database:
o enter and update new workers
o enter the evaluation of the worker for each job
ID Program
Verify clients’ address
Enter client information into database
Assign cheque pick-up date
Provide document application for clients
Assist with cheque pick-up
Program Review and Evaluation
We are also looking to do a complete program review and evaluation, and to assess where the program should focus in moving forward. Applicants with skills in program development and evaluation are encouraged to apply.
Required Skills
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Supportive and encouraging with community members
Ability to prioritize and problem-solve in fast-paced environment
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Spence Neighbourhood Association Skills Bank Coordinator (Maternity leave position for 1 year)
615 Ellice Avenue •Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 0A4 •spenceneighbourhood.org •phone 204.783.5000 •fax 204.775.1802 •Notre Dame •Balmoral •Portage •Agnes •
Experienced and comfortable with Microsoft Office software
Knowledge of Spence Neighbourhood and resources in community
Assets
Previous experience working with people that have employment barriers
Knowledge of CED principles
Conflict resolution skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Access
Resident of Spence Neighbourhood
Strong interpersonal skills
Deadline for Applications: 4pm, Thursday April 10th, 2014
Resume with cover letter should be submitted to:
Spence Neighbourhood Association
Attention: Jamil Mahmood
Executive Director
Spence Neighbourhood Association
615 Ellice Ave Ph 783 8607 Fax 775 1802
e-mail: jamil@spenceneighbourhood.org
www.spenceneighbourhood.org
Are you a teacher - you might be interested in this free Professional Development
The network is thrilled with the line up for our April
29th PD on assessment. We will be presenting a variety of
perspectives from school divisions within and around the city. To
register, just send us an email! Please share this invitation
widely. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
During our Meet & Greet, we will have Tannis
Steiman, a VP in the Louis Riel School Division, share her journey in
education with us.
So far, our expert panel on assessment will
feature:
-Simon Laplante: Simon is the
Assistant Superindentent of Curriculum and Instruction in the Seine River
School Division. He has been instrumental
-Jeff Levesque: Jeff is a school leader in
the Interlake School Division. He has worked from K to 12 and provides a
broad perspective on assessment with an expertise in Information Communication
Technology.
-Leslee Munro: Leslee is a master
teacher who provided divisional literacy support in the Winnipeg School
Division before choosing to bring her expertise back to the classroom.
If you have specific questions around assessment that you
would like addressed, please send them to us and we will share them with the
panelists in advance.
When: Tuesday, April 29th from 4:30 to 6:30pm
Where: Garden Grove School, 2340 Burrows Avenue
The Network is a non-profit group that provides quality FREE
professional development for all people with an interest in
responding to diversity within the school system. We are looking for a
few people to contribute refreshments for our April 29th event. If you
are able to help out, please let us know.
Regards,
The EOCN Leadership Team
Monday 7 April 2014
Thursday 3 April 2014
Jobs, jobs, apply, aply
newcomers in Winnipeg.
The
LIPW will be composed of stakeholders who represent employers, labour,
education, social services, government, and community organizations that serve
newcomers.
The LIPW project will:
·
Systematize local engagement of service providers and other institutions
in newcomers’ integration process;
·
Support community-level research and strategic planning; and,
·
Improve coordination of effective services that facilitate
immigrant settlement and integration.
The LIPW will not deliver services directly to newcomers, but
will provide a collaborative framework to facilitate the development and
implementation of sustainable solutions for the successful integration of
newcomers that are local and regional in scope.
The
overall objective of the LIPW initiative is to increase the economic and social
inclusion of newcomers into the City of Winnipeg by coordinating
community-level planning, communication among stakeholders and identifying
needs of newcomers through consultations with decision-makers in community organizations
and institutions.
Further
information about the LIP can be found on the Social Planning Council of
Winnipeg's website here: http://www.spcw.mb.ca/action/local-immigration-partnership/
The complete
job description for the LIP coordinator can be found here: http://www.spcw.mb.ca/files/7513/9628/2606/LIPW_coordinator_-_Job_Description.pdf
Bequie Lake
Activities Coordinator
Manitoba Immigrant and Refugee Settlement Sector Association
(MIRSSA)
E-mail: coordinator@mirssa.org
Phone: 204-943-9969 ext. 291
Upcoming Event - Job Fair
MTEC Hospitality, Tourism and Retail Job Fair to be held on
April 23 at the RBC Convention Centre from 10am – 2pm.
It is free for job-seekers to attend this event, and no
registration is required.
The current list of employers recruiting at this event are:
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Arctic Co-operatives Ltd (Arctic Co-ops)
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Calm Air International L.P.
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Delta Winnipeg
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Joeys Restaurant
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RBC Convention Centre
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RONA
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South Beach Casino
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The Fort Garry Hotel Spa and Conference Centre
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The Source
-
ThirdQuarter
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Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre
We look forward seeing you and your clients at this event!
Luanne
Christensen
Training
Services Coordinator
Manitoba
Tourism Education Council
75 Scurfield
Blvd., Unit 3
Winnipeg,
MB R3Y 1P6
(204) 957-7437
Ext. 207
Wednesday 2 April 2014
Read about the entrepreneurial activities of Arab Women
http://kw.wharton.upenn.edu/arab-women-rising/
Women in the Arab world “are commonly depicted as submissive, family-focused, financially dependent, and sensual,” writes Reem Asaad, a senior investment advisor at Saudi Fransi Capital, and Vice Chairman of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce.
From an interview with the daughter of Saudi Arabia’s King Saud, Adela Bint Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, on promoting awareness of domestic violence, to an eloquent piece on the daily routine of the stoic Egyptian entrepreneur who built Supermama, Egypt’s first portal for women, to the poignant return of a Tunisian technology entrepreneur to her family business after the death of her brother, to the chronicle of an Emirati filmmaker’s fight to gain the education that she needed, Arab Women Rising succeeds in revealing women in their local contexts, speaking honestly about the barriers they’ve overcome and how they hope to pave the way for those following in their footsteps.
What makes the book a good read is Syeed and Zafar's care with details, as they bring the reader directly into each entrepreneur’s life, evoking their demeanors, their surroundings, and their sacrifices, while avoiding hype or gloss. With Arab Women Rising, Knowledge@Wharton has launched a seminal work for anyone hoping to understand the evolution of women as business founders in the Middle East and North Africa; it is, as both authors say, a powerful beginning to a discussion.
Women in the Arab world “are commonly depicted as submissive, family-focused, financially dependent, and sensual,” writes Reem Asaad, a senior investment advisor at Saudi Fransi Capital, and Vice Chairman of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce.
Mainstream media classifies Arab women as either “affluent and indulging” or “battered, weak, and oppressed,” she continues, citing dichotomies hardly unique to the Arab world.
“Arab Women Rising”, a new book released by Knowledge@Wharton, shatters these stereotypes by revealing women as entrepreneurs, business leaders, and changemakers, in an anthology of 35 anecdotes. Their stories are not the type that typically make headlines in the Arab world, co-authors Nafeesa Syeed and Rahilla Zafar (both friends of mine) point out. Yet against the backdrop of the recent Arab Spring, these stories reveal women overcoming social pressure to build companies, pioneer new technologies, and evoke societal change over time. From an interview with the daughter of Saudi Arabia’s King Saud, Adela Bint Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, on promoting awareness of domestic violence, to an eloquent piece on the daily routine of the stoic Egyptian entrepreneur who built Supermama, Egypt’s first portal for women, to the poignant return of a Tunisian technology entrepreneur to her family business after the death of her brother, to the chronicle of an Emirati filmmaker’s fight to gain the education that she needed, Arab Women Rising succeeds in revealing women in their local contexts, speaking honestly about the barriers they’ve overcome and how they hope to pave the way for those following in their footsteps.
What makes the book a good read is Syeed and Zafar's care with details, as they bring the reader directly into each entrepreneur’s life, evoking their demeanors, their surroundings, and their sacrifices, while avoiding hype or gloss. With Arab Women Rising, Knowledge@Wharton has launched a seminal work for anyone hoping to understand the evolution of women as business founders in the Middle East and North Africa; it is, as both authors say, a powerful beginning to a discussion.
Upcoming Event - Silent Witness Memorial
PRESS RELEASE
March 31, 2014
The Family Violence
Consortium of Manitoba, in partnership with the Winnipeg Art Gallery presents
the 8th Annual Silent Witness Project Memorial.
The Silent Witness initiative consists of a travelling exhibit of
life-sized wooden silhouettes; each represents a Manitoban woman who has been
murdered by her intimate partner. In each case, the woman’s partner has been
convicted of the murder or both have died in a murder/suicide. Because these
women no longer have a voice, the silhouettes are called the Silent Witnesses.
The Silent Witness Project:
•honors the memory of women in our
community and reminds us of the devastating impact of domestic homicide and
family violence
•takes action for positive change within
our own homes, our communities, and throughout the Province towards ending
violence against women
This powerful memorial is funded by the National Victims of Crime
Awareness Week. Domestic violence is a major social concern in our society and
the mission of the Silent Witness Project envelops ideas of remembrance,
awareness, and action against this violence.
What: The
Silent Witness Project Memorial
When: Wednesday,
April 9th, 2014 at 11:30 a.m.
Where: The
Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Blvd
Who: Representatives of The City of Winnipeg and
Winnipeg Police Services, community agencies, and other members of the
community
Speakers include:
The
Honourable Andrew Swan – Minister of
Justice and Attorney General
The Honourable
Kerri Irvin-Ross – Minister of Family
Services and Minister responsible
for Status of Women
Troy
Westwood
Kevin
Klein-Emcee
Further questions may be directed to:
Glenda Dean
Chair, Silent Witness Committee
Executive Director - Alpha House
204-982-2011
Cultural Ambassadors
The Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties is looking
for young adults (18-25) to join a new program working to promote pluralism in
Manitoba.
Participants will become “intercultural ambassadors” and
will build their understanding on diversity and pluralism through cross
cultural training, many interesting speakers on issues from religion to
politics and even the law. Participants will then take the lead in developing a
project as a group to
teach others about pluralism.
Sessions will run on Thursdays May 1st through
June 20th from 5:30 to 7:30. Dinner will be provided.
If you would like to learn more about this program or to
sign up please email us at connect@marl.mb.ca.
Please include a brief write up on your interest in Pluralism.
Choloe
Chapple
Executive
Director
Manitoba
Association for Rights & Liberties
Check out Jobs in the Hospitality Industry
MTEC – the Hospitality/Tourism Sector Council for
Manitoba – has a job board for individuals specifically looking for jobs
within the hospitality, tourism and retail industries.
Positions are currently posted in the following communities:
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Brandon
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Grand Rapids
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Headingley
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Melita
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Russell
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Sandy Lake
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Souris
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Steinbach
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Winnipeg
The Job Board is updated daily to offer you the most current
positions in these industries throughout Manitoba.
If you are seeking new employment, or know of someone who
is, please visit http://mtec.mb.ca/find_a_job.aspx
to find the most current opportunities!
Save the date! We have set Wednesday April
23 as the MTEC Spring Hospitality, Tourism and Retail Job Fair. It will
be held at the RBC Convention Centre. Employers, so far, include:
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Arctic Co-operatives Ltd (Arctic Co-ops)
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Calm Air International
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RBC Convention Centre
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RONA
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South Beach Casino
-
The Fort Garry Hotel Spa and Conference
Centre
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ThirdQuarter
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Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre
More details to follow as they come.
Thanks!
Luanne Christensen
Training Services Coordinator
Manitoba Tourism Education
Council
75 Scurfield Blvd., Unit 3
Winnipeg,
MB R3Y 1P6
(204) 957-7437 Ext. 207
Upcoming event - Multiculturalism Day
Multiculturalism
Day in Manitoba
Open call for cultural performers of all kinds!
Would you like to bring your show/act to Manitoba’s
Multiculturalism Day Celebration?
Submit your act/group’s information to connect@marl.mb.ca.
Multiculturalism Day is a free, interactive, family event
featuring performers, entertainers, artisans and displays, all in celebration
of Manitoba’s cultural diversity.
Please see attached for more information.
Choloe
Chapple
Manitoba
Association for Rights & Liberties
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