Sunrise Memorial - This is a great event - See you there

Sunrise Memorial Manitoba Status of Women & Manitoba Women’s Advisory Council  Manitoba Legislative Building  8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.  This event is to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in honour of the 14 young women killed in the Montreal massacre in 1989 and women in Manitoba who have died as a result of violence in 2016.  The memorial will feature poetry readings by Larysa Musick and Abdul Smith from the Winnipeg Poetry Slam, an honour song by Jenna Wirch of the Manitoba Women’s Advisory Council and candle lighting by members of the Mama Bear Clan Patrol. Jamie Skinner, a member of the Manitoba Women’s Advisory Council will be the emcee of the event.  Refreshments available.  Registration/info: (204) 945-6281, email: msw@gov.mb.ca

Come to International Human Rights Day Celebrations - Free of Charge - Register Today

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November 23, 2016

2016 Human Rights Award Recipients Announced

The Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties, the Canadian Human Rights Commission and the Manitoba Human Rights Commission have just announced the recipient of the 2016 awards.   These awards are given out every year in celebration of International Human Rights Day.  

 

Human Rights Commitment Award: The 2016 recipient is Tracia’s Trust- Manitoba’s Strategy to Combat Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking.  The members of this team will be accepting the award. 

 

Tracia’s Trust, named in honour of Tracia Owen who died tragically at the age of 14, is Manitoba’s strategy responding to children and youth at risk of/or survivors of sexual exploitation and human trafficking.  These unsung heroes of this made-in-Manitoba strategy team are worthy of the Human Rights Commitment Award of Manitoba. Their daily, collaborative determination and dedication to protecting and working with our most vulnerable embodies what human rights work is all about.

 

The Human Rights Commitment Award recognizes those who have promoted respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and have advanced the rights of Manitobans.  The award itself is piece of art, designed this year by Brandon artist, Chris Cooper. 

 

In addition, the Award Selection Committee selected two nominations for an Honourable Mention: Ms Janet Baldwin and Dr. Joseph Kaufert.  Both are currently volunteers at Winnipeg Harvest and have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to human rights.

 

Sybil Shack Human Rights Youth Award: The 2016 recipient is Ms Lauren Milne.  She is a law student from Manitoba currently studying at the University of North Dakota.

 

Lauren wrote “The Gender Development Index and Gender Empowerment Measure: An Analysis of Strengths and Limitations in the Context of South Africa” which was published in 2014 in Undercurrent: a Canadian Journal for International Development Studies.

 

In addition, Lauren traveled to “The Projects Abroad Human Rights Office” in Cape Town, South Africa to further her academic and social awareness studies. Her volunteer activities include, Immigrant Refugee Community of Manitoba, the Institute for International Women’s Rights Organization, Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan and the Legal Help Centre.

 

The Sybil Shack Human Rights Youth Award recognizes the work of a person or group of people, 25 years old and under, that has had an impact on the advancement of human rights as guaranteed in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and human rights legislation in Manitoba.  

 

The sponsoring partners encourage the public to meet the recipients and join in celebrating the achievements of these remarkable Manitobans. 

 

The Awards will be presented at a reception at the RBC Convention Centre, on Wednesday December 8, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm.  This event is free but you must register to attend.  Light refreshments will be served.  To register please visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2016-human-rights-awards-tickets-29629752387 or www.manitobahumanrights.ca and click on Register Here.

 

For further Information or to set up interviews with the recipients, please contact

George Sarides

Assistant Director

Manitoba Human Rights Commission

204 945 5815

Executive Director Job - Manitoba Women's Advisory Council

Employment Opportunity: Women’s Health Clinic is currently seeking a senior executive aligned with their strong feminist, pro-choice values to lead the organization as their Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for the successful leadership and management of the organization according to the strategic direction set by the board of directors. Qualifications include: related university degree in management, business or public administration, or health care management; 10 or more years of progressive management experience in a not for profit organization or related experience with at least 3 years in a senior leadership capacity; proven track record in cultivating and maintaining relationships with government, funders and donors.; experience in human resource, financial, and project management; and labour relations experience in a unionized environment. Direct experience in health or social services is an asset; must possess a valid Manitoba driver’s license.

Interested applicants can submit their resume in confidence to: Lisa.Cefali@legacybowes.com quoting position # 163170.



For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/WHC-ED or contact Lisa Cefali, Partner – Strategic Development & Executive Search at

(204) 934 -8833.

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Teachers Panel



When and Where:

December 3, 2016(Saturday), 9:30am-12:30pm

Wayfinders Rm., 950 Jefferson Avenue

Who can attend:


Open to all internationally trained teachers

and interested individuals who are planning to become



teachers, teacher assistants or educational assistants.

Learn tips on how to get into the school system


from our guest speakers from Seven Oaks School Division and

Winnipeg School Division. Learn their hiring process and

from their success stories and career advancements.

NO COSTto attend.



To register or for inquiry, please email any of the following:

nisw1@7oaks.org, nisw3@7oaks.org, mnapolitano@wsd1.org

or call Seven Oaks Immigrant Services at (204) 697-5967.

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Ajoint endeavour of

Manitoba Association of Filipino Teachers Inc.,

Seven Oaks School Division,

andWinnipeg School Division.

Job at the Museum - Open Deadline - Apply today

Job Vacancy



Program Interpreter Level II
Position Summary

The Program Interpreter is primarily responsible for the facilitation of school programs. The Program Interpreter may also be responsible for assisting with Arts Club, Mini Mondays and special events as well as providing exemplary customer service and interacting with children and families in the museum galleries. The Program Interpreter will work in cooperation with other museum staff to ensure that all museum guests have a positive and enjoyable experience.

Responsibilities Time

1) Set up, facilitation, and clean-up of school programs, Arts Club, Mini Mondays and 75%

special events

2) Provide exemplary customer service to all museum guests 15%

3) Deliver public programs 5%

4) Other duties as assigned 5%

Education & Experience

 Currently attending or completed post-secondary education in elementary education, early childhood education, recreation or other relevant program

 Excellent verbal and written communications skills

 At least one year’s related experience working with children and families

 Experience in customer service

 Ability to work in both official languages



Skills required

 Ability to effectively communicate in an enthusiastic and engaging manner with children and adults in a non-traditional educational environment

 Friendly, outgoing personality

 Ability to work independently and in a team environment with staff, volunteers, and the general public



Days/Hours of Work

 3-15 hours weekly

 Availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays is a strong asset



To Apply

 Forward resume and letter outlining suitability for this position to Allison Alsop at aalsop@childrensmuseum.com



Deadline

 The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.