Living Well Support Resources
Circle of Courage Institute
Portrays four universal growth needs: Belonging, Mastery, Independence and Generosity based on resilience research, traditional tribal philosophies of child rearing and the wisdom of early pioneers in education and youth work.
Journals and articles at:
Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women in Sports and Physical Activity
Aboriginal Women and Leadership program:
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
The Aboriginal Business Mentorship program: pairing Aboriginal entrepreneurs (protégés) with senior executives from Canadian companies (mentors):
The Sharing Circle: DVD series
TV series of 13 ½ hour documentaries focused on current, relevant issues explored in traditional, spiritual ways fashioned around the Seven Natural Virtues: Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, Humility, and Truth.
509 Century. Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. R3H 0L8
1.204.772-0368 ext.220 E-Mail: sharingcircle@midcan.com
1.204.772-0368 ext.220 E-Mail: sharingcircle@midcan.com
Native Friendship Centres
Common Ground Initiative: workshops that create common understanding of different groups.
Aboriginal Human Resource Council:
Career development: Guiding Circles training for Career Crafting professionals
Aboriginal inclusion and employers of choice Partnerships: Leaders Circle
Stationed in Saskatoon Sask
Alberta Learning Information System (ALIS):
Career development site: Alberta and Canada wide resources
Alberta Indian Investment Corporation:
Support for small business in Alberta; mentors for entrepreneurial businesses.The Alberta Indian Investment Corporation website hosts the eBundle (the Enterpreneur Bundle) under their Business services area. It provides an array of resources to the Aboriginal entrepreneur http://www.aiicbusiness.org/
Human Resources and Skills Development Council
ASEP: Aboriginal Skill and Employment Partnership Program
It is geared to providing Aboriginal people with the skills they need to participate in economic opportunities such as mining, construction, fisheries, tourism, hydro development, and public infrastructure projects across Canada.
List of ASEP approved projects: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/employment/aboriginal_training/projects/index.shtml
The Business Link has some excellent guides online and available free in hard copy : http://www.canadabusiness.ab.ca/index.php/aboriginal
The Alberta Hub which coordinates the Aboriginal Communities Enterprise Project (ACE) led by Annette Daniels. It is a joint project between Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement; Cold Lake First Nations; Elizabeth Métis Settlement; Fishing Lake Métis Settlement; Kehewin Cree Nation; Kikino Métis Settlement; Whitefish Lake First Nations #128; Alberta Employment and Immigration and the Rural Alberta Development Fund . Link:
The National Aboriginal Health Organization is a knowledge based organization that excels in the advancement and promotion of health and well-being of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, families and communities. www.naho.ca
The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) advances and promotes the health and well-being of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis through collaborative research, Indigenous Traditional Knowledge, building capacity, and community led initiatives. NAHO is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual health of First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, families and communities. It is our fundamental belief that the advancement, promotion and sharing of knowledge regarding the health and well being of our Peoples are keys to empowerment. NAHO is unique because it is the only national Aboriginal controlled organization in Canada that is set up with three population specific Centres dedicated to advance and promote the distinct needs of First Nations, Inuit and Métis populations through knowledge-based initiatives.
NAHO lists Bursaries and Scholarships available to Aboriginal peoples at http://www.naho.ca/careers-in-health/bursaries-sholarships/
Aboriginal Womens Professional Association, The Aboriginal Women's Professional Association (AWPA) exists to provide Aboriginal women in Edmonton, Alberta the opportunity to gather and meet other Aboriginal women and to learn from each other. We are here to mentor and share relevant teachings with interested Aboriginal Women of all ages, regardless of background or experience.
The Education Ambassador Movement (TEAM) Facebook Page
The Education Ambassador Movement aims to share the educational experiences of northern residents.
By sharing our experiences we hope to help others with their educational goals.
By sharing our experiences we hope to help others with their educational goals.
The Community Learning Network;The Community Learning Network provides leadership, resources, and connections to over 80 Community Adult Learning Councils (CALCs) across Alberta.
Community Adult Learning Councils address the part-time, non-credit learning needs of adults within specified geographic boundaries. Currently 80 in number, these unique councils
consist of representatives of the local community who work together to meet the program goals:
consist of representatives of the local community who work together to meet the program goals:
- To improve the accessibility of learning opportunities in Alberta's communities, especially for those individuals with special needs or barriers to learning.
- To provide opportunities for Albertans to acquire important foundational skills such as literacy and English as a Second Language.
- To address education, training and learning gaps in Alberta's communities.
- To mobilize community volunteers and other resources in support of learning.
- To contribute to solving individual and community problems through learning initiatives, in coordination and cooperation with related organizations.
The Edmonton Community Adult Learning Association (ECALA) the Edmonton Community Adult Learning Association exists in order to establish a community of adult learners whose life long learning needs and wants are fulfilled. ECALA will be a leader in the development, coordination and provision of life long learning opportunities for adults in our community.
