Do you know an unsung hero in the life of a someone with autism? Would you like to say thank you to a person or group who has made things better for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder? It could be a teacher, an EPA, a dentist, a crossing guard, that special employee at your local grocery store . . . anyone who has gone the extra mile to really make a difference. We want to honour those people.
Every year, Autism Nova Scotia (formerly the Provincial Autism Centre) gives out awards to individuals and teams who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to support people with autism spectrum disorders. I want to remind everyone that the deadline for 2011 award nominations is upon us. Please send in your nominations by November 16 to show your appreciation for an individual or group who has really made a difference.
The Sheelagh Nolan Award for Excellence in Teaching is given to the Teacher, Teacher Assistant or School Teaching Team who best demonstrates true excellence in their work with a student or students with autism.
Certificates of Appreciation are awarded to recognize achievement and dedication in support of children, teens and adults with autism by an individual or team in Nova Scotia in any aspect or area of support.
These awards are presented at a special ceremony at the Autism Nova Scotia during our annual Holiday Social, and they really do represent the sincere and meaningful thanks of families and the whole autism community in this province.
Please take this opportunity to honour those who do so much to support children, students and their families in the autism community in Nova Scotia.
For more information, please call Autism Nova Scotia at 902-446-4995.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Invitation to Live Fully
- Have you ever wondered if maybe-just maybe-there are other, more powerful ways to live, and to 'be" in your life?
- Do you ever wake up wondering, "is this all there is"?
- Do you ever feel that you're not "fully awake" or conscious in your life, that you're on automatic pilot?
- Do you ever notice in the run of a day how many times you say "yes" when you want to say "no" and vice versa?
- Do you have a longing, deep within you, to not only know who you really are, but who you have the potential to become?
This invitation will change how your currently see your world, and will enable you to learn about a differing worldview. The experience will challenge your exisiting beliefs about what's possible for you as your move throught your world, and will open up a whole new way of experiencing life-on a moment to moment basis.
Require reading: Fully Alive, Cost $10.00
Place: Healthy Minds Cooperative, Village at Bayers Road, Halifax
Dates: Tuesday November 15, 22, and 29
Tuesday, December 6
Time: 10:00 am to 12 noon, Room 165
To register, call Healthy Minds Cooperative at 404-3715. Contact Irene Skehen
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Should Youth Hockey Be Safer?
Should Youth Hockey be Safer? Treating and Preventing Concussion
Monday, November 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Big Leagues Sports Bar, 920 Cole Harbour Road, Dartmouth
Hockey is the sport that Canadians love, and there are a lot of kids who want to be the next Sidney Crosby. What is being done, and what should be done so that they can play without being the next hockey player with a concussion? This Café Scientifique will examine the research being done to detect, treat, and prevent concussion due to injuries in youth ice hockey.
Panelists:
Pete Belliveau, Head Coach, Dalhousie Tigers
Syd Johnson, Assistant Professor, Michigan Technical University
Brett Taylor, Physician/Assoc. Professor, Emergency Medicine & Paediatrics. IWK Health Centre & Dalhousie University
Donald Weaver, Canada Research Chair in Clinical Neuroscience, Dalhousie University
Moderator:
Bill McLean, Sports Broadcaster, sportstream.ca
Visit the Events section at www.noveltechethics.ca for further information
Monday, November 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Big Leagues Sports Bar, 920 Cole Harbour Road, Dartmouth
Hockey is the sport that Canadians love, and there are a lot of kids who want to be the next Sidney Crosby. What is being done, and what should be done so that they can play without being the next hockey player with a concussion? This Café Scientifique will examine the research being done to detect, treat, and prevent concussion due to injuries in youth ice hockey.
Panelists:
Pete Belliveau, Head Coach, Dalhousie Tigers
Syd Johnson, Assistant Professor, Michigan Technical University
Brett Taylor, Physician/Assoc. Professor, Emergency Medicine & Paediatrics. IWK Health Centre & Dalhousie University
Donald Weaver, Canada Research Chair in Clinical Neuroscience, Dalhousie University
Moderator:
Bill McLean, Sports Broadcaster, sportstream.ca
Visit the Events section at www.noveltechethics.ca for further information
Friday, October 21, 2011
Neuroethics and Sex Differences
Are there significant differences in the brains of men versus women? How could it affect our society?
Dr. Peggy DesAutel from the University of Dayton argues that neuroscientific findings on sex-based differences have implications for ethics and for how research about the brain should proceed.
7:00 pm, Thursday November 17, 2011. Room 104, 6061 University Avenue, Weldon Law Building, Dalhousie University.
Neuroethics and Sex Differences - A public talk presented by Novel Tech Ethics. For more information, visit our website, www.noveltechethics.ca
Dr. Peggy DesAutel from the University of Dayton argues that neuroscientific findings on sex-based differences have implications for ethics and for how research about the brain should proceed.
7:00 pm, Thursday November 17, 2011. Room 104, 6061 University Avenue, Weldon Law Building, Dalhousie University.
Neuroethics and Sex Differences - A public talk presented by Novel Tech Ethics. For more information, visit our website, www.noveltechethics.ca
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Brunswick Street Mission Breakfast
The Brunswick Street Mission presents the 5th Annual Mission Breakfast.
Date: November 17, 2011
Time: 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Place: World Trade and Convention Centre, Halifax
Keynote Speaker: Steward McInnes
The Brunswick Street Missoin provides essential supports such as a hot breakfast, clothing bank, food bank, trustee program, benevolent support and more! The Mission provides a place to find help when you need it, a place to offer help for others when you are able, and a place of hope, dignity and respect.
For more information please call 423-4605 or email bsm1@eastlink.ca
Date: November 17, 2011
Time: 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Place: World Trade and Convention Centre, Halifax
Keynote Speaker: Steward McInnes
The Brunswick Street Missoin provides essential supports such as a hot breakfast, clothing bank, food bank, trustee program, benevolent support and more! The Mission provides a place to find help when you need it, a place to offer help for others when you are able, and a place of hope, dignity and respect.
For more information please call 423-4605 or email bsm1@eastlink.ca
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Changing Our Culture of Alcohol: What can we do?
Are you concerned about the harmful use of alcohol and its impact on individuals, families and communities?
Please join us for: Changing Our Culture of Alcohol: What Can We Do?”
Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's Chief Public Officer of Health
When? Wed., Nov. 23, 8-9 pm
Where? Upstairs at the Cobequid Community Health Centre, 40 Freer Lane in Lower Sackville
This event is part of APTS' Four Weeks of Awareness and Hope Event Series. For more upcoming events, please visit us at http://www.gethelpstopping.ca/.
Please join us for: Changing Our Culture of Alcohol: What Can We Do?”
Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's Chief Public Officer of Health
When? Wed., Nov. 23, 8-9 pm
Where? Upstairs at the Cobequid Community Health Centre, 40 Freer Lane in Lower Sackville
This event is part of APTS' Four Weeks of Awareness and Hope Event Series. For more upcoming events, please visit us at http://www.gethelpstopping.ca/.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
HRM Now Accepting Nominations for Annual Volunteer Awards
HRM Now Accepting Nominations for Annual Volunteer Awards
Each year Mayor Peter Kelly and Halifax Regional Council recognize the extraordinary contributions of individuals and groups who volunteer their time and skills to provide services and programs in HRM communities. HRM is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Volunteer Awards.
Nominations are accepted in three categories: adult, youth (ages 13-19) and community group. Nomination criteria and applications can be found online at www.halifax.ca/volunteerservices.
Successful nominees will be notified in March 2012 and will be invited to attend a ceremony and reception taking place on April 18, 2012 when they will be officially presented with their award by Mayor Kelly and the councillor from their district. The award ceremony coincides with and is in celebration of National Volunteer Week, April 15-April 21, 2012.
From those selected to receive an HRM Volunteer Award, ten representatives will be sent on to the Provincial Volunteer Awards.
From those selected to receive an HRM Volunteer Award, ten representatives will be sent on to the Provincial Volunteer Awards.
The deadline for nominations for the 2012 awards is Friday, December 9, 2011.
To find out more information about the awards, nomination criteria and to nominate someone who’s made a difference in your community, visit www.halifax.ca/volunteerservices .
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Bronwyn MacKinnon
HRM Community Developer
490-4535
mackinnb@halifax.ca
HRM Community Developer
490-4535
mackinnb@halifax.ca
Bronwyn MacKinnon
Community Developer
Halifax Regional Municipality
Community Development - Community Relations & Cultural Affairs
PO Box 1749
Halifax, NS B3J 3A5
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Free Adult Literacy and Upgrading
Free Adult Literacy and Upgrading
Want to improve your math, reading or writing skills?
Free tutoring program for adults ages 19+ - up to grade 12 level.
You could work towards getting your GED or increase your chances of getting a better job.
Participation is confidential.
Halifax North Library - Wednesdays Noon to 3 PM or 6-9 PM and Fridays 10 AM to 1 PM.
Spring Garden Library - Thursdays 3-6 PM or 6-9 PM and Fridays 2-5 PM.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Time Frames Program
Time Frames Program
The Time Frames Program is a brand new program that provides a vehicle for adults fifty five and older with disabilities and seniors to express themselves through a community based arts program that will also addresses various issues facing the communities they live within. In effect this program is a community development / engagement program for under served communities that tap into the lived experiences of community elders. The program is structured around three components that explore the past, present and future.
It is during the last three weeks in the program, during the FUTURE component that elders and youth will come together to collaborate on a number of community - based art projects to address identified needs or issues within various communities.
We invite any youth who would be interested in participating in the Time Frames Program to join us for this opportunity to creatively shape the future. There will also be an exhibition of the art works created throughout the Time Frames Program to celebrate the accomplishments of all the participants in the program.
Below are the dates and times for the program.
DATES: November 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th
TIMES: 1:00 – 3:30PM
PLACE: Seniors Lounge, Bloomfield Centre, 2786 Agricola Street For more information about the TIME FRAMES PROGRAM, contact Gerard McNeil by phone at 456 – 0861 or by e-mail at visualconnectionsproj@gmail.com
Check out the Visual Connections Project blog site.
The TIME FRAMES PROGRAM has been made possible through a grant from the
Nova Scotia Department of Seniors – Positive Aging Fund.
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Gerard McNeil, M.Ed
Education and Outreach Curator
Veith Street Gallery Studio Association
Visual Connections Project
3115 Veith Street, Halifax, NS, B3K3G9
(902)456 - 0861
(902)446 - 6010
www.veithstreetgallery.org
Education and Outreach Curator
Veith Street Gallery Studio Association
Visual Connections Project
3115 Veith Street, Halifax, NS, B3K3G9
(902)456 - 0861
(902)446 - 6010
www.veithstreetgallery.org
Mentoring in the Outdoors
Mentoring in the Outdoors provides training to adults and older youth interested in working with young people in the outdoors. Topics include mentorship, planning fun and magical outdoor activities with and for young people, safety, leave no trace principles, using the outdoors as a learning space - and much more!
Mentoring in the Outdoors - Weekend Module
Friday, Oct 21 (5pm) to Sunday, Oct. 23 (12pm)
Location: Deanery Project, Lower Ship Harbour
Cost: $130/$100 for students
Registration Deadline: Oct 10th, 2011
Register at: http://www.heartwood.ns.ca/
For more information please contact our office at home-place@heartwood.ns.ca OR call 444-5885
Mini-Law School
The Law School welcomes the Community to a series of engaging lectures on contemporary legal topics.
Wednesdays 7-8:30 pm
Weldon Law Building
Room 105
*Attendees may be requested to show picture identification to get into the Weldon Law building.
Schedule of Lectures
October 26, 2001
Law and Religion:
Interactions in a Modern Democratic State
Diana Ginn
November 9, 2011
The State of the UN Climate Change Negotiations: A preview of the December 2011 Durban Conference
Meinhard Doelle
November 23, 2011
Buried Treasure: The Use and Abuse of Tax Havens
Geoffrey Loomer
Wednesdays 7-8:30 pm
Weldon Law Building
Room 105
*Attendees may be requested to show picture identification to get into the Weldon Law building.
Schedule of Lectures
October 26, 2001
Law and Religion:
Interactions in a Modern Democratic State
Diana Ginn
November 9, 2011
The State of the UN Climate Change Negotiations: A preview of the December 2011 Durban Conference
Meinhard Doelle
November 23, 2011
Buried Treasure: The Use and Abuse of Tax Havens
Geoffrey Loomer
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Crime Prevention Series
Learn how you can play a role in public safety, reduce your risk of being a victim of crime and improve the quality-of-life in your neighbourhood.
October 6: Good Neighbours, Great Neighbourhoods and Common By-Law Issues
Halifax Forum (Maritime Hall)
6209 Almon Street, Halifax
October 12: Internet Safety and Cyber Bulling
Halifax North Memorial Public Library
2285 Gottingen Street, Halifax
October 17: Scam Savvy - Preventing Fraud and Identity Theft
Alive Christian Church
28 Willet Street, Fairview
Workshops are brought to you by the Halifax Regional Police, Crime Prevention Series. All meetings start at 6:30 pm. All are welcome! Please call 490-5063 if you require special accomodations.
October 6: Good Neighbours, Great Neighbourhoods and Common By-Law Issues
Halifax Forum (Maritime Hall)
6209 Almon Street, Halifax
October 12: Internet Safety and Cyber Bulling
Halifax North Memorial Public Library
2285 Gottingen Street, Halifax
October 17: Scam Savvy - Preventing Fraud and Identity Theft
Alive Christian Church
28 Willet Street, Fairview
Workshops are brought to you by the Halifax Regional Police, Crime Prevention Series. All meetings start at 6:30 pm. All are welcome! Please call 490-5063 if you require special accomodations.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Power of Being a Girl
Each year near the end of October, the YWCA hosts ‘Week Without Violence,’ a week-long series of community events promoting diverse approaches to creating a violence-free world. As part of this important initiative, the YWCA Halifax organizes Power of Being a Girl, an annual all-girls conference for youth ages 12-16. This year’s Power of Being a Girl event will take place on Friday, October 28thin a picturesque setting on the Eastern Shore (transportation from Halifax/Dartmouth provided). We will explore issues important to young women, inviting them to become facilitators of change. This will be a fun-filled event with food, dance, art, film making and interactive workshops, all day-long!
Here are the details:
What: Power of Being a Girl 2011
When: Friday, October 28th (PD day; no school) 8:00am-5:30pm
Where: The Deanery Project Cooperative in Lower Ship Harbour
Who: Open to girls or girl-identified youth between 12 and 16 years old.
Please mail, fax, or email completed and signed registration form to:
Thank you!
- The YWCA is chartering a school bus for the day. Free-of-charge transportation will be available from the YWCA (1233 Barrington Street) in Halifax at 8:00am and from the Black Cultural Centre (10 Cherry Brook Rd.) in Cherry Brook at 8:30 am. The bus will return to Cherry Brook at 5:00pm and to the YWCA at 5:30pm at the end of the day.
- A poster and registration form are both attached to this email. Space is limited so register ASAP! We'd like to have all registrations received by Friday, October 21st.
For more information or to register, contact Angela at: 423-6163, ext.257 or by email: a.day@ywcahalifax.com
Please mail, fax, or email completed and signed registration form to:
Angela Day, Youth and Community Development Programs Manager
YWCA Halifax
1233 Barrington Street
Halifax, NS
B3J 1Y2
YWCA Halifax
1233 Barrington Street
Halifax, NS
B3J 1Y2
Fax: 902-444-3568
E-mail: a.day@ywcahalifax.com
E-mail: a.day@ywcahalifax.com
Thank you!
Volunteer Awards
2012 HRM Volunteer Awards - Deadline Friday, December 9, 2011
Each year Mayor Peter Kelly and Halifax Regional Council recognize the extraordinary contributions of individuals and groups who volunteer their time and skills to provide services and programs in HRM communities. HRM is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Volunteer Awards.
Nominations are accepted in three categories: adult, youth (ages 13-19) and community group. Nomination criteria and applications can be found online at www.halifax.ca/volunteerservices.
Successful nominees will be notified in March 2012 and will be invited to attend a ceremony and reception taking place on April 18, 2012 when they will be officially presented with their award by Mayor Kelly and the councillor from their district. The award ceremony coincides with and is in celebration of National Volunteer Week, April 15-April 21, 2012.
From those selected to receive an HRM Volunteer Award, ten representatives will be sent on to the Provincial Volunteer Awards.
The deadline for nominations for the 2012 awards is Friday, December 9, 2011.
To find out more information about the awards, nomination criteria and to nominate someone who’s made a difference in your community, visit www.halifax.ca/volunteerservices .
Bronwyn MacKinnon
Community Developer
Halifax Regional Municipality
Community Development - Community Relations & Cultural Affairs
PO Box 1749
Halifax, NS B3J 3A5
Tel: (902) 490-4535
Teen Poetry Contest
Grades 7-12
Word Up!
Teen Poetry Contest 2011
Do you have notebooks full of poetry or verses written in the margins of your scribbler? Free verse or rhyming, sonnet or haiku - no matter what you write, we want it! Submit your poems for a chance to win great prizes!!
Prizes:
Prizes will be awarded in both junior and senior high categories
1st place$100 Gift Card
2nd place$50 Gift Card
3rd place$25 Gift Card
Deadline:Entries must be entered online by:
Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 5 pm
Awards Event:Winners will be announced, and prizes awarded at the Word Up! Teen Poetry Contest 2011 Awards Event on Saturday, November 26, at 2pm at the Keshen Goodman Public Library.
For more information please read the contest guidelines and fill out an entry form at http://www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/teens/contests.html or check us out on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Halifax-Public-Libraries-Teens/59889380949
Word Up!
Teen Poetry Contest 2011
Do you have notebooks full of poetry or verses written in the margins of your scribbler? Free verse or rhyming, sonnet or haiku - no matter what you write, we want it! Submit your poems for a chance to win great prizes!!
Prizes:
Prizes will be awarded in both junior and senior high categories
1st place$100 Gift Card
2nd place$50 Gift Card
3rd place$25 Gift Card
Deadline:Entries must be entered online by:
Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 5 pm
Awards Event:Winners will be announced, and prizes awarded at the Word Up! Teen Poetry Contest 2011 Awards Event on Saturday, November 26, at 2pm at the Keshen Goodman Public Library.
For more information please read the contest guidelines and fill out an entry form at http://www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/teens/contests.html or check us out on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Halifax-Public-Libraries-Teens/59889380949
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