ALIGN WELL-BEING TOOLKIT & IMPACT PORTAL | |
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Now Launched!
“The Well-Being Toolkit & Impact Portal represents an important shift from ‘how do we deal with this problem’ to ‘how do we foster health, healing and wholeness’ in our youth and staff” - Agency Staff about the Toolkit
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You don't want to miss out on the benefits of membership with ALIGN! If you haven't renewed your membership, DON'T DELAY! | |
NATIONAL INDIGENOUS HISTORY MONTH | |
In honour of National Indigenous History Month (JUNE), the ALIGN Association would like to share some links to ALIGN Training and some additional ALIGN resources and initiatives for professionals and caregivers to support caregivers and service providers to broaden their cultural awareness and understanding along with the kids they care for. | |
ALIGN Presents Two-Spirit/Indigiqueer Pasts, Presents, & Future Virtual June 13, 2024 | |
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June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. ALIGN is hosting Rae Madge (they/she), program coordinator for Where The Rivers Meet at the Fyrefly Institute for Gender & Sexual Diversity, Virtual, on June 13, 2024, for the ‘Two-Spirit / Indigiqueer Pasts, Presents, & Futures’ webinar.
In this workshop, we will explore the history of gender and sexual diversity on Turtle Island (now known as North America) pre-colonization, recognize the effects of colonization on Indigenous gender diversity historically and currently, and develop an appreciation for current Two-Spirit/Indigiqueer figures and movements. We will also identify strategies for accepting, supporting, and celebrating Indigiqueer LGBTQ+ (Two-Spirit) folks. REGISTER HERE
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Check out these fun and informative online flip cards and learn something new each day leading up to June 21st, National Indigenous Peoples Day. These flip cards include some new activities, games, videos and more, as well as some favourites from last year. Fun and informative for all ages! VIEW HERE | |
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ALIGN INDIGENOUS CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING FRAMEWORK (ICUF) A Digital Interactive Journey to increase cultural understanding within Alberta agencies so that all Indigenous children living in Alberta can live in dignity and respect, supported by people with a deeper understanding of Indigenous worldviews, history and current reality. Start Your Journey Here
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These puzzles are great for all ages and skill levels, from Tiny Tots to adults. The best thing about jigsaw puzzles is that they require you to slow down and look at all the details as you piece the whole picture together. In a fast-moving world filled with photos and graphics, this is an opportunity for children, youth and adults to relax and appreciate the details of the traditional regalia, food, animals, teepees, totem poles and more! VIEW HERE | |
CONNECTIONS is a monthly newsletter designed to support Foster and Kinship Caregivers to ensure Indigenous, Metis & Inuit children in their care have access to cultural resources, activities and events that broaden their cultural awareness. Each edition includes various activities like animated video read-alouds, coloring pages, recipes, games, puzzles, learning resources, story books and more to support cultural awareness for Indigenous, Metis and Inuit children, youth and their caregivers VIEW LATEST EDITION HERE | | |
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The Future of Childhood Trauma Research - What Matters to You? Better Together Survey to Determine Top 10 Priorities in Child Maltreatment Better Together wants to hear from young people (aged 18-30 years) with a history of childhood trauma and people (any age) who care for or work with children with a history of trauma. Learn More | |
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Mount Royal University Seeking Survey Participants Regarding Work Burn-Out in the Child Intervention Sector Are you interested in participating in an anonymous research survey regarding work burnout or protective factors in the child intervention sector? Mount Royal University is looking for people who presently work in or have left work within Alberta’s child intervention sector within the last 12 months. This can include working for agencies serving children and families as well as working directly for child intervention Learn More
Invitation to Participate: ACWS's Online Quiz on Intimate Partner Sexual Violence. ACWS has partnered with the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services and the Indigenous Psychological Services to develop an online quiz designed to assess knowledge levels among service providers and inform a future, in-depth training curriculum for professionals. Join them in raising awareness of intimate partner sexual violence by participating in ACWS's online quiz. This anonymous quiz aims to assess knowledge levels among service providers and to inform a future, in-depth training initiative on IPSV Take the Quiz Deadline is July 15, 2024
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Emergency Shelters Daily Occupancy AB May 3, 2024
This dataset information contains aggregated data from 2013-2024: Date, Shelter Name, Total Approved Beds, Number of Beds funded by SCSS, Number of Beds funded by SCSS for Winter Emergency Response, and Daily Occupancy.
The Ministry of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction (SARTR), in partnership with the Ministry of Technology and Innovation, is leading a project to modernize the Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC) - Alberta's electronic tendering site. The launch date is June 11, 2024. For inquiries, contact sartr.support-apc@gov.ab.ca. Learn More Here
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Revised April 2024 Enhancement Policy Manual
The Enhancement Policy Manual contains policies and procedures that direct casework staff when delivering services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. The Manual is a provincial policy and procedural requirements that all casework staff in Child and Family Services Authorities and Delegated First Nation Agencies are expected to comply with. The policies provide direction and procedures for most common situations. View Here
On June 5, 2024, a new and improved PDD online application will be launched. If you have any draft applications on myAlbertaSupports portal, please finalize them before this date
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Did you know?
ALIGN maintains one of the most comprehensive grants directories available to Charity and Non-Profits organizations. Find up-to-date listings for upcoming and ongoing grants and awards applicable to Alberta agencies and organizations!
VIEW ALL GRANTS HERE
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