Aboriginal CKCU 93.1FM
Our mission is to...
raise the profile of Aboriginal music, musicians and issues to
increase learning, understanding and appreciation of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in Canada
Aboriginal CKCU
1125 Colonel By Drive
Carleton University, UniCentre, Rm 517, Bx 87
Ottawa, ON
Canada
ph: 613-520-3533 days
alt: 613-521-9100 / 613-795-9101
aborigin
Community Events
Notice:
One of our community members is in need. Beverly Sunday and her husband had a serious accident ... Click here to get a link and update and Facebook link.
Back to School Supply Drive!! Wasa-Nabin Program requires school supplies for students. contact Pamela Dunn 613-722-3811 email: wasa-nabin@odawa.on.ca
Minwaashin Lodge requesting gently used or brand new backpacks, school supplies (pens, paper, ziplock bags, crayons, markers, glue, etc) for the Sacred Child & Spirit Movers Program. Contact: Elaine Kicknosway, 613-741-5590 ext 234 or Holly Jarrett ext 227 www.minlodge.com
EVENTS
Wednesdays
6:30-8pm Judo at Odawa Native Friendship Centre, 12 Stirling Avenue/Scott Click for poster: (pdf) 212KB Click for link
Thursdays
6pm-7:30pm Spring Cultural Circles at Odawa Native Friendship Centre, 12 Stirling Avenue/Scott. Contact: Vince Kicknosway 613-722-3811 ext 236
August 2010August 25 - 6pm Odawa Community Meeting: Building Strong Roots Future of Odawa Native Friendship Centre and the current/ future location. 12 Stirling Avenue, gym. Snacks/ refreshments served. Contact: Alison Benedict, 613-722-3811 ext 246
August 26th - 5:00 - 6:00pm - Odawa Neeskak Toastmasters - Odawa Native Friendship Centre - 12 Stirling Ave. Communication and leadership with an Aboriginal flair. Come to listen or talk. At Toastmasters, members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to practice conducting meetings, giving impromptu speeches, presenting prepared speeches, filling feedback roles, offering spontaneous speeches on a topic, and offering constructive evaluation. http://odawaneeskak.freetoasthost.info/
odawaneeskak@gmail.com
613-835-4076
August 25 - 6pm Odawa Community Meeting: Building Strong Roots Future of Odawa Native Friendship Centre and the current/ future location. 12 Stirling Avenue, gym. Snacks/ refreshments served. Contact: Alison Benedict, 613-722-3811 ext 246
August 26th - 5:00 - 6:00pm - Odawa Neeskak Toastmasters - Odawa Native Friendship Centre - 12 Stirling Ave. Communication and leadership with an Aboriginal flair. Come to listen or talk. At Toastmasters, members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to practice conducting meetings, giving impromptu speeches, presenting prepared speeches, filling feedback roles, offering spontaneous speeches on a topic, and offering constructive evaluation. http://odawaneeskak.freetoasthost.info/
odawaneeskak@gmail.com
613-835-4076
August 23-27th - Wabano "Igniting the Fire" summer camp REGISTRATION DEADLINE JULY 3oth!!! This year’s “Igniting the Fire” camp is for children and youth aged 7-18. It will take place at Bonnenfant YMCA-YWCA Outdoor Centre from Monday August 23rd to Friday August 27th, 2010. Space is limited and registration is first-come, first-served. Contact: Melissa Hammell, Camp Coordinator: 613-748-0657 x327
September 2010
If you are aware of any events in September email us with the details now!
September 21, 2010 - Jaime Koebel, member of the Arts, Heritage, Culture Advisory Committee (AHAC) is seeking suppot for a motion she will be bringing forth to the AHCAC of the City of Ottawa for the creation of an Aboriginal Arts Advisory sub-Committee to the Arts. Currently this does not exist in Ottawa. This motion, if passed will eventually be presented to city council. Letters of support from you and/or your organization / business are needed to showcase the need for an Aboriginal specific committee. Check the City of Ottawa website for more information on where you can learn about AHCAC or email Jaime directly or call her at 613-255-5075.
October 2010
If you are aware of any events in Octoberemail us with the details now!
November 2010
Pre-Registration Deadline August 27, 2010 November 2-3, 2010 - Aboriginal Housing Forum: Community Infrastructure, Social Development and Quality of Life - Holiday Inn & Suites Ottawa Downtown - The focus of this Insight Information conference is on improving community development for Aboriginal communities. We will be look forward to see how continued work with local businesses, governments and communities can create opportunities to improve housing that benefit Aboriginal peoples. More information call:
1-888-777-1707.
Summer 2010 programs:
Family Tree of Life Kids Imagination Day Camp The Grandmothers & Adult Camp Leaders are committed. 3 spaces left, contact: bob-judy.matheson@sympatico.ca
Sacred Child Program August 2010 Minwaashin Lodge, 424 Catherine Street, 2nd floor www.minlodge.com
Friday August 20 & 27 - Family time at McNabb Park 1-3pm
Monday August 23 - Back to school readiness 5-8pm
Contact Elaine Kicknosway 613-741-5590 ext 234 or Holly Jarrett ext 227 www.minlodge.com
Minwaashin Lodge Summer Youth Program Mondays – youth age 6-12 years; Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays—youth age 12-18 years Contact: Naomi Sarazin (613) 741-5590 ext. 261; (613) 262-3375 (cell) nsarazin@minlodge.com
Opportunities:Training & career development for Aboriginal women over 18 years old
Courage to Soar – 16-week diploma program in Office Administration. To Register: Tina Vincent 613-741-5590 ext 262 tvincent@minlodge.com
“I Am Connected” Program, 16 to 24 year old mentors to 10 to 15 year olds. Receive first-aid training, High Five and other certifications. Contact: Christine Head, (613) 748 0657 x241 chead@wabano.com www.wabano.com
Dreamspeakers Film Festival - Call For Entries Open!!!
Dreamspeakers Festival Society
8726-112 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
T5B 0G6 www.dreamspeakers.org
Out of Town Events
August 21-22 weekend - Pikwakangan of Golden Lake 22nd annual Traditional Pow Wow http://www.algonquinsofpikwakanagan.com/Activities Pow Wow 2004.htm
Aug 27-29 weekend--Annual Silver Lake Traditional Pow Wow, Silver Lake Provincial Park, Hwy #7, Between Sharbot Lake and Perth. All Dancers & Drummers are Welcome NO DOGS OR ALCOHOL PERMITTED Contact: Trudi Knapp (613) 375-6356 trudi_lemma@hotmail.com
or Ann Marie Wilson (613) 548-1500 annmarie_w13@hotmail.com
** Eschia Books, a new Aboriginal publisher in Alberta, is looking for writers of Aboriginal descent who have manuscripts to be reviewed for publication and for authors who are knowledgeable and wish to write about specific aspects of Aboriginal history. For more information please contact Kathy van Denderen, President of Eschia Books Inc at kvandenderen@eschia.com or call 780-686-2024780-686-2024780-686-2024
Check out this page on a weekly basis. You will find activities in the Ottawa area.
If the activities are listed, the public is welcome to join.
If you want to promote your event, please send us an email at least one week in advance and we will make every effort to announce it on-air.
Employment Opportunities:
If you know of an opportunity please email it to us!
http://www.nationtalk.ca/modules/jobs/index.php?pa=viewlistings&lid=3588
| Aboriginal Peoples Television Network: Online Producer: Deadline September 2, 2010 an exciting new career opportunity for an experienced individual who will be responsible for the hands on production of online content for aptn.ca. More information is available on APTN Website (Click here) |
613-722-3811; Fax: 613-722-4667 E-mail: ert-officer@odawa.on.ca
Administrative Coordinator, Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition Deadline: Friday, September 3, 2010. Cover letter, resume & 3 work-related references. Hiring Committee, Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition, c/o Madawan Management & Development Inc. 396 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 0M8 Contact: Marc Maracle, m.maracle@bellnet.ca 613-232-0016
Cook - Makonsay Aboriginal Head Start Contact director@makonsay.ca
IS-03 Terminology Advisor Deadline: August 17, 2010 at 23:50pm Contact Lila Turenne 613-951-6172 email: lila.turenne@statcan.gc.ca
Research Assistant, Northern Ontario School of Medicine Send CV to: anes.kanasawe@normed.ca
Aboriginal Law Program Coordinator, Faculty of Law, University of Toronto . Applicant must have an LL.B or J.D, or the equivalent of education and experience. Aboriginal applicants will be given preference. position description at https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10000/jobdetail.ftl
Indigenous Students Recruitment & Retention Officer Deadline: August 20, 2010. Cover letter & resume to: Julianne Simpson simpjul@mcmaster.ca Appy on-line www.workingatmcmaster.ca 905-525-9410 ext 27459 www.mcmaster.ca/indigenous
Links to Ottawa based Native Organizations
Odawa Native Friendship Centre
613-722-3811; Fax: 613-722-4667 E-mail: ert-officer@odawa.on.ca
Administrative Coordinator, Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition Deadline: Friday, September 3, 2010. Cover letter, resume & 3 work-related references. Hiring Committee, Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition, c/o Madawan Management & Development Inc. 396 MacLaren Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 0M8 Contact: Marc Maracle, m.maracle@bellnet.ca 613-232-0016
Cook - Makonsay Aboriginal Head Start Contact director@makonsay.ca
IS-03 Terminology Advisor Deadline: August 17, 2010 at 23:50pm Contact Lila Turenne 613-951-6172 email: lila.turenne@statcan.gc.ca
Research Assistant, Northern Ontario School of Medicine Send CV to: anes.kanasawe@normed.ca
Aboriginal Law Program Coordinator, Faculty of Law, University of Toronto . Applicant must have an LL.B or J.D, or the equivalent of education and experience. Aboriginal applicants will be given preference. position description at https://utoronto.taleo.net/careersection/10000/jobdetail.ftl
Indigenous Students Recruitment & Retention Officer Deadline: August 20, 2010. Cover letter & resume to: Julianne Simpson simpjul@mcmaster.ca Appy on-line www.workingatmcmaster.ca 905-525-9410 ext 27459 www.mcmaster.ca/indigenous
Links to Ottawa based Native Organizations
Odawa Native Friendship Centre
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This site was updated on October 8, 2009 (Katelin)
Aboriginal CKCU
1125 Colonel By Drive
Carleton University, UniCentre, Rm 517, Bx 87
Ottawa, ON
Canada
ph: 613-520-3533 days
alt: 613-521-9100 / 613-795-9101
aborigin
