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Welcome to our
E-News for Thursday, January 5, 2017
1) Documentary Screening - To the Ends of the Earth
Wednesday, January 11
7 p.m.
UPEI Campus (550 University Avenue)
Robertson Library, Room 235
The UPEI Environmental Studies Society and Save Our Seas and Shores PEI will present the award-winning feature documentary, "To The Ends of the Earth" on Wednesday, January 11th at 7 p.m. in Room 235 of Robertson Library at UPEI.
Narrated by actress Emma Thompson, “To the Ends of the Earth” takes a critical look at the state of our energy system, giving voice to some of the people whose lives are most deeply affected. For example, the mayor of Clyde River, Nunavat, who is concerned that seismic testing for oil will harm the marine mammals on which his community depends, and a conservationist in Utah fighting to protect the Colorado River from fracking.
Following the screening, David Lavallee- the film's creator - will be available for discussion via Skype. For more information please call Ann Wheatley - 388-8183 or email ann@cooperinstitute.ca.
Vimeo Trailer: https://vimeo.com/128989015
2) Winter’s Tales Authors’ Reading Series
LISA MOORE: A WHOLE NEW TRIBE
(excerpt from PSA)
Lisa Moore, novelist and short story author from St. John’s, Newfoundland, and one of Canada’s most popular and innovative fiction writers, will read in Charlottetown on Monday, January 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the UPEI Faculty Lounge, Main Building.
Intending to be a visual artist, Moore earned a B.A. at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. Returning to St. John’s, she studied at Memorial and began writing fiction. This career change has resulted in three Scotiabank Giller Prize for fiction nominations, a Commonwealth Writers’ Prize, a Canadian Authors Association Jubilee Award, legions of fans, and many writers being inspired by her work.
Moore’s second novel, February, was long-listed for the prestigious Man Booker Prize. The novel focuses on Helen in the decades after her husband drowned in the Ocean Ranger oil rig disaster off the Newfoundland coast. Moore’s latest novel, Caught, a fast-paced adventure story, is the story of David Slaney, a Newfoundlander and escaped convict who makes a second attempt at smuggling marijuana from Colombia to Canada.
As a short story writer, Moore has joined the ranks of Canada’s most gifted, engrossing, and provocative practitioners. As a younger author from our region, Moore lands us smack-dab in contemporary scenes and crises, with Atlantic Canadian characters born a generation or two after Alistair MacLeod’s fishers, miners, farmers, and home-makers. We’re not in mid-twentieth century Cape Breton anymore, Dorothy.
To read more about Lisa Moore, click on link to The Buzz article.
Winter’s Tales is sponsored by the UPEI English Department, Faculty of Arts, and Vice-President Academic and Research, with funding from The Canada Council for the Arts. A reception and book-signing will follow Lisa’s reading. Admission is free. Contact person: Dr. Richard Lemm, UPEI Department of English / 566-0592 / rlemm@upei.ca.
3) Wills & Estates Planning Workshop
CLIA - Community Legal Information Association will be holding a Wills & Estate Planning workshop at the Confederation Centre Public Library on January 18 at 2:00 p.m. Please phone 902-368-4642 for more information about this free program.
4) Senate Appointments Process for Vacancies in NS, NB and Ontario
The Senate of Canada plays a fundamental role in the legislative process, providing sober, second thought complementary to the elected House of Commons. The Senate also plays a key role in the representation of regions and minorities.
Under the Constitution, the Governor General has the power to appoint Senators, and by convention this power is exercised on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Constitution specifies the requirements for appointment. The constitutional roles, qualifications and fundamental functions of the Senate will be maintained under the new, non-partisan, merit-based appointment process.
The Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments
The Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments (IABSA) has been established to provide the Prime Minister with non-binding recommendations for Senate appointments. It is an independent and non-partisan body, guided by merit-based criteria in evaluating all candidates. More information, including the assessment criteria, is available on the IABSA website (www.canada.ca/senate-appointments).
Implementation
The new appointments process has been implemented in two phases. To reduce partisanship and increase provincial representation in the Senate in the early stages of the new Parliament, a transitional process was established. Candidates were nominated for consideration by national, provincial and local organizations. The IABSA provided advice to the Prime Minister on the selection of candidates for provinces with the most vacancies: Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. Seven (7) appointments were made to the Senate under this process in the Spring of 2016.
For the permanent process, enhancements were made to the transitional process to include an open, online application process that allows Canadians to apply directly for appointment to the Senate. Under the first cycle of the permanent process for Senate appointments, the Prime Minister selected 21 candidates from seven (7) provinces for recommendation to the Governor General in the fall of 2016.
Permanent Process – Winter 2017
The current cycle of the permanent Senate appointment process will fill six (6) vacancies – one for New Brunswick, three (3) for Nova Scotia and two (2) for Ontario – which are expected to arise in 2017.
Applications will be accepted online until Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 23:59 ET. Detailed information on how to apply is provided on the IABSA website.
Potential applicants should carefully review the assessment criteria and consider how well they meet each of the requirements. Preparing an application will take some time and effort; therefore, applicants are encouraged to start on their applications as early as possible. Applicants must submit an application form, curriculum vitae, three reference letters and a Background Check Consent Form for their application to be complete.
Individual Canadians and organizations can quickly and easily share information about the Senate appointment process with potential applicants by e-mail or on social media using the “Share” button on the website.
5) PEIBWA Activities
6) Seniors Active Living Centre January Programs
Programs continue at Seniors Active Living Centre, Bell Aliant Centre, UPEI, Charlottetown, in December.
January 5: Crib Tournament 9:30 am
January 10: Euchre Tournament at 9:30 am
January 15: Ceilidh at 1:30 pm
January 19: Crib Tournament 9:30 am
January 24: Euchre Tournament at 9:30 am
January 26: Naturopathic Medicine presentation with Cassandra Goodwin at 11 am.
Info: 902-628-8388. (Source: The Buzz)
7) Submit a Nomination Now for Canada’s Volunteer Awards!
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The 150th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation is fast approaching. During this celebration year, it is important to acknowledge that our country would not be the same without the work of volunteers. We would like to recognize the important work of volunteers across the country.
The call for nominations for Canada’s Volunteer Awards is now open until February 3, 2017. You are invited to:
- nominate a not-for-profit organization, an individual, a group or a business who is making a difference in their community to receive an award; and
- promote the call for nominations to your stakeholders.
Awards will be presented in the following categories:
- One (1) national award – Thérèse Casgrain Lifelong Achievement Award;
- Five (5) regional awards – Emerging Leader, for young volunteers aged 18 to 30;
- Five (5) regional awards – Community Leader, for individuals or groups of volunteers;
- Five (5) regional awards – Business Leader, to recognize businesses that demonstrate social responsibility; and
- Five (5) regional awards – Social Innovator, to recognize the contributions of not-for-profit organizations.
8) Income Tax Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to help file simple income tax returns for people in your community, on behalf of the Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). If you have a basic understanding of income tax and want to help out in your community, come Lend a Hand. You can register to become a CVITP volunteer at cra.gc.ca/volunteer or 1‑800‑959‑8281. (Source: The Buzz)
9) Save the Date! Sweetheart Dinner at Red Shores
PEI Family Violence Prevention Services’ annual Sweetheart Dinner will be held at Red Shores again this year. The date will be February 18, 2017, and tickets for the event will be $60 each. As usual, there will be exciting prize packages and fun ways to contribute to the money raised for women and children accessing our services throughout the year. Join us once again for fabulous food and lots of fun! Please call 902-894-3354, ext 221, or email admin@fvps.ca for tickets. (Source: PAC January 2017 E-Bulletin)
10) PEI Party Line
The PEI Party Line, a free telephone information service sponsored by the PEI Seniors Secretariat, featuring calls from 10:00–10:45 am in January and February with guest speakers. For a program calendar or to register call 1-866-770-0588. (Source: The Buzz)
11) Volunteers Needed to Help Promote Events for PEI Family Violence Prevention Services
PEI FVPS is in the process of updating their mailing list. We’re interested in volunteers to help promote our events throughout the year. Whether you want to share events, post flyers or spread news by word of mouth, we’d love to have you on our list of supporters! Many hands make light work- and good promotion can often mean the difference between a successful or unsuccessful event!
If you are interested please email admin@fvps.ca and ask to join our mailing list, or follow us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/PEIFVPS) or Twitter (http://twitter.com/PEIFVPS)
12) Free Parks Passes
Parks Canada is providing free Discovery Passes in celebration of Canada 150. To get yours, order online at parkscanada.ca, or pick one up at any Parks Canada site on PEI during the operational season. Campground reservations for Cavendish and Stanhope Campgrounds in Prince Edward Island National Park are launching on January 23. PEI National Park campgrounds feature ocean views and wooded unserviced, 2-way and 3-way campsites including accessible options, proximity to supervised beaches, regular interpretation programs, and playgrounds. www.parkscanada.ca (Source: The Buzz)
13) At The Mount
The Mount Continuing Care Community will offer a Learning Elders Arts Program (LEAP), starting January 12. This years project is called “Where Words Fail, Music Speaks.” The Thursday sessions will involve singing in a group, learning to read, follow and play basic rhythm patterns. Register by January 5 by calling Charmaine, 370-5702. Leave your name, phone number, and date you called.
The Mount will host Community School starting Monday, January 9, 1:30–3 pm. They will offer Beginners Bridge (bring note pad and pen) and Line Dancing classes. Bring your own mug or water bottle.
The Mount is interested in starting a community project making comfort mitts. If interested in being involved, call Charmaine, 370-5702. Leave your name, phone number and date you called. If the schools are closed all classes will be canceled and rescheduled.
(Source: The Buzz)
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