1) World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
2) Looking for a Night Out with That Special Someone?
Want to be entertained while also giving back to the community? Our friends at the Voluntary Resource Centre have got the ticket. Until June 22nd, buy tickets for Anne & Gilbert online and $10 per ticket will go to the VRC Accessibility Fund.
2) Enter the promo code VRC when purchasing tickets. This will reduce all tickets purchased by $5 and also trigger an additional $10 per ticket donation to the VRC.
You have up until, and including June 22nd for your purchase to contribute to this fund. Thanks for all your support!
3) Women's Network Wants to Hear From You!
Women's Network PEI is talking to people in our community about poverty. We want to hear from everyone - if you are living in poverty, support people who live in poverty, believe poverty impacts our community, don't believe that poverty has anything to do with you! Please take our survey. It will take you less than five minutes! http://fluidsurveys.com/surveys/nishka/women-s-network-pei/
4) Casting Call - Ages 10-14
Mugisha Enterprises, Inc. is currently seeking male and female principal actors and extras ages 10-14 for a 3-day movie trailer shoot in early July. Auditions are June 22nd by appointment only. Please contact Ghislaine O'Hanley at gtohanley@gmail.com or at 902 394-4532 to set up a time.
5) Seeking Community Facilitator - Animator / Consultant / Advocate / Connector
The Canadian Network of the Prevention of Elder Abuse is seeking a Project Coordinator for their Discovery Project.
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36 months. $55,000-$70,000.
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This is a "work from home" position involving some travel. Share with your networks. JUNE 28 deadline
Employer: Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse ~ Réseau canadien pour la prévention des mauvais traitements envers les aîné(e)s is a national non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of the abuse of older people in Canada. Founded in 1998, we have been federally incorporated since 2000.
CONTRACT POSITION: PROJECT COORDINATOR - DISCOVERY PROJECT - bilingual desirable
Contract duration: 36 months ; Yearly salary: $55,000-$70,000 based on experience and qualifications
Location: Coordinator will be required to work from home and communicate with Committee members and stakeholders from across the country. Therefore, a fully equipped home office will be required. Some travel will be required throughout the project.
Reports to: CNPEA Discovery Project Management Committee
Overall Discovery Project goals:
1. To create mechanisms to exchange information on promising approaches in the prevention and intervention of elder abuse leading to a national hub for connecting service providers and seniors’ organizations and that will serve as a central point of contact for elder abuse information and resources in Canada.
2. To increase capacity in organizations and networks to prevent and respond to cases of elder abuse
Project Coordinator Responsibilities:
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Building relationships with the project Advisory Committee, key stakeholders, and potential funders located across Canada
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Supporting CNPEA Board members and supporters to facilitate local consultations and needs assessments by creating a clear consultation plan (including structure, evaluation and analysis)
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Gathering key information from across Canada on promising approaches in elder abuse prevention
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Facilitating the development and implementation of an online National Knowledge Exchange Hub making information accessible to service providers, researchers, older adults and others.
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Facilitating electronic and in person knowledge exchange opportunities throughout Canada
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Developing a communication plan for project committees and stakeholders
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Managing the project overall; including quarterly reporters to the funder
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Leading the development and implementation of a sustainability plan for the project and organization
Minimum Qualifications:
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Degree in social sciences, health services or a related discipline. Graduate degree preferred.
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member.
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Experience and knowledge of electronic and web-based communication methods/knowledge exchanges.
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Strong project management skills.
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Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently to achieve broadly-stated goals.
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Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and public speaking.
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Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
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Creative problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
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Awareness of cultural and ethnic diversity issues.
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Experience in working in collaborative partnerships.
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Experience working with multiple levels of government and a broad cross section of stakeholders.
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Strong program evaluation skills.
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Working knowledge of elder abuse.
Preferred Qualifications:
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An in-depth understanding of abuse against older adults and experience working with older adults and/or in the family violence sector.
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Some working knowledge of current elder abuse programs and services.
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Experience with managing a National, Provincial or Regional Project.
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Experience building partnerships with community agencies and individuals.
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Ability to function in both official languages and/or experience working with a bilingual project.
Apply by email to cnpeahr@gmail.com. Please include cover letter and resume in one document saved with the file name: yourfirstname_yourlastname in either Word or PDF. So if your name is Jane Doe then the document should be saved as Jane_Doe. Deadline for applications is 4:30pm on June 28, 2013. http://www.cnpea.ca/
6) Parks Canada Pedal the Parkway
Pedal the Parkway is a free family event to showcase the best way to get around the PEI National Park on 2 wheels. Festivities begin at Oceanview Lookoff, Cavendish, June 15 at 9:30 am with a healthy living fair featuring a bike rodeo for kids, safety and helmet check, music and fun activities including a peek into Parks Canada’s new Discovery Dome and a post event BBQ. http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/pe/pei-ipe/activ/evenements-events/even1.aspx
7) Interministerial Women’s Secretariat Grants
Valerie E. Docherty, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women, recently announced the names of six Island organizations that received funding through the Interministerial Women’s Secretariat Grants. Grant recipients included the Women’s Network PEI, The Aboriginal Women’s Association, PEI People First, PEI Family Violence Prevention Services, PEI Association for Community Living, and the East Prince Women’s Information Centre. Grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 were provided to enable the organizations to develop projects, programs and services that benefit women throughout PEI.
8) West Kent Elementary School 50th Anniversary
West Kent Elementary School will celebrate its 50th year on June 14 at its present site on Viceroy Ave, Charlottetown. Jennifer MacEachern and Val Beer began working on the celebration plans 2 years ago. A West Kent 50th blog was created to keep parents and alumni informed of our ongoing planning. Students and alumni contributed to a 50th West Kent Anthology.
Through an ArtsSmarts Grant, Everett Johnston, a stained glass artist, co-created two window murals representing what the students like about the school. On completion of the project, the children felt a sense of ownership, pride and celebration. The school held a design contest for students to create a logo for our 50th celebration. Tracey Evison organized a clothing sale sporting the school logo. Music teacher Susan Duncan composed a song for this event and her choir will sing it at the celebration event. Linda Iris looked through school photos covering a 50-year time span, which she put into photo albums.
The West Kent 50th Celebration takes place June 14 at West Kent Elementary School from 1:30-3:30 pm. There will be a slide show showing the process of the children used to co-create the stained glass mural, photos, books and memorabilia on display.
9) National Aboriginal Day
June 21
Lefurgey Centre
The Mi'kmaq Confederacy of PEI will host National Aboriginal Day on Friday, June 21 at the Lefurgey Cultural Centre in Summerside. There will be a free BBQ, children's activities, 50/50 draw, and other activities. Drummer, dancers, and crafters are encouraged to participate.
The event goes from 12–3 pm. Bring your own chair. For more info contact Nicole Herbert at 902-626-2882, nherbert@mcpei.com.
