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SUMMARY:Webinar | Para Sport Pathways: Supporting Development of Para Athletes into Leaders
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the The Steadward Centre for Personal & Physical Achievement\, Community Compass is excited to bring you a fourth webinar of The Inclusive Workplaces Webinar Series titled\, Para Sport Pathways: Supporting Development of Para Athletes into Leaders. Explore Athletes2Coaches\, a program that supports para athletes in transitioning to leadership roles. Hear from experts with firsthand experience and learn about the Becoming Para Ready resource\, designed to enhance your organization’s approach to disability inclusion. \n\n\n\nThe Inclusive Workplaces Webinar Series will provide you with the opportunity to hear from experts and individuals with lived experience related to creating safe workplaces for individuals from various equity deserving groups. \n\n\n\nDetails: \n\n\n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\n\nLocation: Online\n\n\n\nWhen: November 20th at 12:00pm to 1:00pm MST
URL:https://arpaonline.ca/event/webinar-para-sport-pathways-supporting-development-of-para-athletes-into-leaders/
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SUMMARY:Webinar | Creating Inclusive Spaces for People Experiencing Disability
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the The Steadward Centre for Personal & Physical Achievement\, Community Compass is excited to bring you a fourth webinar of The Inclusive Workplaces Webinar Series titled\, Creating Inclusive Spaces for People Experiencing Disability. Explore how to create accessible and inclusive environments in recreation spaces\, by enhancing inclusivity in customer service\, instruction\, and facilities\, benefiting our workplaces\, staff and participants. \n\n\n\nThe Inclusive Workplaces Webinar Series will provide you with the opportunity to hear from experts and individuals with lived experience related to creating safe workplaces for individuals from various equity deserving groups. \n\n\n\nDetails: \n\n\n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\n\nLocation: Online\n\n\n\nWhen: November 6th at 12:00pm to 1:00pm MST
URL:https://arpaonline.ca/event/webinar-creating-inclusive-spaces-for-people-experiencing-disability/
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SUMMARY:10th Grandmothers' Circle: Honoring Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:After nearly 5 years of Grandmothers’ Circles\, we are so excited to announce the 10th Circle on September 11\, from 12:00pm – 1:30pm. \n\n\n\nGuided by the theme of “Honoring Wisdom”\, we will hear from 5 grandmothers who will share their unique perspectives on fostering wellness. Honed through a lifetime of experiences\, their insights offer invaluable guidance for encouraging holistic health\, and demonstrate the importance of intergenerational teachings in fostering community wellness. \n\n\n\nThis event is presented by Communities ChooseWell and Alberta Blue Cross.
URL:https://arpaonline.ca/event/10th-grandmothers-circle-honoring-wisdom/
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SUMMARY:Webinar | Neuroinclusion and the Employee Life Cycle
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Sinneave Family Foundation\, Community Compass is excited to bring you a third webinar of The Inclusive Workplaces Webinar Series titled\, Neuroinclusion and the Employee Life Cycle. Using the 6 Principles of Inclusion\, participants will explore the employee lifecycle\, and learn applicable and simple ways an individual or group at work can be more inclusive throughout an employee’s time with an organization. \n\n\n\nThe Inclusive Workplaces Webinar Series will provide you with the opportunity to hear from experts and individuals with lived experience related to creating safe workplaces for individuals from various equity deserving groups. \n\n\n\nDetails: \n\n\n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\n\nLocation: Online\n\n\n\nWhen: August 14th at 12:00pm to 1:00pm MST
URL:https://arpaonline.ca/event/webinar-neuroinclusion-and-the-employee-life-cycle/
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SUMMARY:Webinar | Neurodiversity in the Workplace: 6 Principles for Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the Sinneave Family Foundation\, Community Compass is excited to bring you a second webinar of The Inclusive Workplaces Webinar Series titled\, Neurodiversity in the Workplace: 6 Principles for Inclusion. Participants will learn introductory information on what Neurodiversity is\, Neuroinclusion in the workplace\, then move into covering 6 Principles for Inclusion. \n\n\n\nThe Inclusive Workplaces Webinar Series will provide you with the opportunity to hear from experts and individuals with lived experience related to creating safe workplaces for individuals from various equity deserving groups. \n\n\n\nDetails: \n\n\n\n\nCost: Free\n\n\n\nLocation: Online\n\n\n\nWhen: July 10th at 12:00pm to 1:00pm MST
URL:https://arpaonline.ca/event/webinar-neurodiversity-in-the-workplace-6-principles-for-inclusion/
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SUMMARY: 2024 ARPA Casino
DESCRIPTION:Join the Alberta Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) for a volunteer experience at our upcoming Casino event! Scheduled for Sunday\, May 12th\, and Monday\, May 13th\, the event will take place at Pure Casino Calgary\, located at 1420 Meridian Road NE. \n\n\n\nAs a volunteer with ARPA\, you’ll not only support a worthy cause but also experience the excitement and energy of a casino event. Engage with a dynamic team\, contribute to a great cause\, and make a meaningful difference in your community. \n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer Opportunities and Shifts: \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to offer various positions and flexible timing to suit your availability. Volunteers can sign up for multiple shifts\, each offering a unique opportunity to contribute and be a part of this thrilling event. Please note that while volunteers can work multiple shifts\, positions are fixed once chosen. \n\n\n\nPositions Available:\n\nCashiers\n\n\n\nChip Runners\n\n\n\nCount Room\n\n\n\nBanker\n\n\n\nGeneral Manager\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequirements for Volunteers:\n\n\n\nTo ensure smooth check-in at the casino\, volunteers must be 18+\, bring valid picture identification for verification upon arrival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSign Up Now\n\n\n\n\nFor any inquiries or further information\, please contact Caleb Boorse at cboorse@arpaonline.ca or call 780-415-1745 ext. 105 \n\n\n\nCheck out more Volunteer Opportunities at ARPA\n\n\n\nIf you’re interested in volunteering more with ARPA\, visit our Volunteer Opportunities.
URL:https://arpaonline.ca/event/2024-arpa-casino/
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Screening | ARPA's 2023 Elders' Camp Documentary "Our Own Spirits Regained"
DESCRIPTION:The Alberta Recreation & Parks Association is excited to invite you to a virtual screening of ARPA’s 2023 Elders’ Camp documentary titled: “Our Own Spirits Regained” over the lunch hour (12pm to 1pm) on February 14th. \n\n\n\nAs a free reconciliation-based educational opportunity\, this documentary shares the stories of various multi-nation Elders as they explore: 1) the importance of these camps for growing the capacity of Elders\, 2) the healing process of connecting to the land\, and 3) the power of recreation to lift the human spirit. \n\n\n\nFollowing the screening\, Janet Naclia (ARPA Director of People & Programs) will discuss the creation and experience of these camps with organizational partner and co-organizer\, Adrian Goulet (Mahegun Tails Inc. and Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary) as well as a guest appearance from one of the Elders involved in the Elders’ Camp initiative. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere’s a sneak peak!
URL:https://arpaonline.ca/event/lunchtime-screening-arpas-2023-elders-camp-documentary-our-own-spirits-regained/
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SUMMARY:Webinar | What is Walking With Indigenous Communities (WWIC): ARPA's Action Map?
DESCRIPTION:To start the new year off in a good way\, ARPA is excited to host a webinar on January 16\, 2024 from 10:00am – 11:00am featuring Janet Naclia\, ARPA Director of People & Programs\, Elder Diane Meguinis (Tssut’ina)\, and Maddison Drader\, Program Officer of Events & Education\, who will unpack the Walking With Indigenous Communities (WWIC): ARPA’s Action Map. \n\n\n\nThe presenters will share the history of the Action Map\, discuss parallels made to honour the Indigenous oral perspective\, and highlight tangible examples of the map in action. This session will also answer any questions our membership might have on its creation and use by ARPA.
URL:https://arpaonline.ca/event/webinar-what-is-walking-with-indigenous-communities-wwic-arpas-action-map/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230926T120000
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SUMMARY:Grandmothers' Circle: Tobacco Teachings
DESCRIPTION:At ARPA we often get questions related to Elders and the proper use of tobacco. To honour and celebrate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation\, this session will feature five multi-nation Elders\, including Diane Meguinis (Tsuut’ina)\, Doreen Healy (Blackfoot)\, Linda & Darryl Brass (Midewiwin) and Karli Crowshoe (Blackfoot) who will kindly share their expertise on the significance of offering tobacco\, how to offer it properly\, and why it is used in smudge.  \n\n\n\nThis session has been generously sponsored by Communities ChooseWell and Alberta Blue Cross. \n\n\n\nThis event is part of ARPA’s September programming in honour and recognition of Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth & Reconciliation (September 30).
URL:https://arpaonline.ca/event/grandmothers-circle-tobacco-teachings/
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SUMMARY:Healthy Communities Framework Webinar Series: Partnerships Pillar
DESCRIPTION:Join Communities ChooseWell September 14 from 11:00am – 12:00pm for their next webinar of the Healthy Communities Framework Webinar Series where they will explore the Partnerships Pillar and why creating partnerships are a crucial part of successful community healthy eating and active living initiatives.  \n\n\n\nThis webinar will feature two panelists: Adrian Goulet from Mahegun Tails and Taylor McPherson from Indigenous Sport Council of Alberta.  They’ll share their knowledge and experience on how they’ve built meaningful partnerships and how the partnerships they’ve built have successfully contributed to the impact of their work.  \n\n\n\nCommitting to building authentic relationships and trust takes time and commitment. At ARPA\, we are both privileged and honoured to collaborate with Indigenous communities and partners in this capacity. These opportunities to uplift and work with Indigenous communities come from years of building relatives and meaningful relationships with leaders and champions from the community. Our huge thanks goes to our partners for sharing the gift of these incredible teachings.
URL:https://arpaonline.ca/event/healthy-communities-framework-webinar-series-partnerships-pillar/
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: The Importance of Indigenous Sport Organizations and Nature Connection in RecreationLunch & Learn:
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about ISCA and the importance of Indigenous-led sport\, recreation\, and physical activity programming that is culturally safe\, and why Indigenous sport organizations and governance are important as a way to combat the colonial histories related to sport and recreation.  \n\n\n\nAfterwards\, ARPA’s own Emma Grove will be launching our newest resource\, Nature Connection in Recreation\, to discuss the importance of learning about people and nature\, being with nature\, and caring for nature in honour of June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM)!  \n\n\n\nThis FREE virtual event will take place June 29th from 12:00pm to 1:00pm on Zoom! \n\n\n\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://arpaonline.ca/event/lunch-learn-the-importance-of-indigenous-sport-organizations-and-nature-connection-in-recreationlunch-learn/
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