FREE COMPUTER SKILLS PROGRAM

These workshops are free, but are intended for people who are either unable to pay for courses or need these skills in order to return to work.  There are two levels of computer workshops.

1) Basic computer skills workshops are for individuals who have little or no previous experience with computers.
This workshop includes an introduction to the computer, typing skills, MS Word, Internet, and email. 
The basic computer workshops run for six Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11:30.

2) The advanced computer skills workshops are for individuals who have basic knowledge of computers and are interested in advancing their skills. The components   of the workshops include: introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel, or Microsoft Publisher. The Advanced workshops run for three Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 and focus on one component (example: MS Powerpoint for three Thursdays).

For more information on what is covered in the workshops, please visit our website at www.learningexchange.ubc.ca. 
If you would like more information about the workshops or to register, please call 604.408-5164.

Dionne Pelan, Storefront Programs Coordinator
UBC Learning Exchange
121 Main Street Vancouver, BC  V6A 2S5
Tel: 604.408-5179

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ACCESS TO APPRENTICESHIP FOR ABORIGINAL WOMEN

Program Information

- 13  Week program for Aboriginal Women
- Gain knowledge and experience in FIVE building construction trades
- Specific skills training: Worksafe Awareness; Level 1 First Aid;  WHMIS Certification,

•Basic computer use; Employment Standards & Human Rights awareness
•Participants will begin to explore/research the different areas of employment in the construction building trades
•Practical hands-on training will give Aboriginal women experience with tools, equipment and materials in a construction environment
•Painting & Decorating
•Heavy Equipment Operation orientation on 50 acres at the operating engineers training site in Surrey
•Metal Trades – Pipefitting (Plumbing), Welding and Fabricating

To be referred to an interview appointment and look at the possibility of financial assistance (for those who qualify) phone ACCESS to meet with an Employment Counselor today! 
Interviews will be arranged for February 20, 2007.  Start Date of Program: February 26, 2007.

TEL: (604) 251-7955
 www.buildingfuturestoday.com

* Please note that living allowance will only be considered by ACCESS after all sources of funding have been exhausted.*

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Participate in a Strategic Planning Workshop using Asset Mapping Techniques

Dates: Tuesday February 27th 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Location: UNN Office 678 East Hastings

To register call Theresa@ 604 688 1821 or theresa@unns.bc.ca
Thank you

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FREE Tax Clinic

(for anyone who is low income: $25,000 for an individual, $30,000 for a couple and if there are children, add $2000 for each child. )

WHERE: Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre
Chief Simon Baker Room
1607 East Hastings Street

Drop-In Dates:

  Tuesday, March 1st               11:00 – 5:00
  Tuesday, March 6th              11:00 – 5:00
  Wednesday, March 7th         11:00 – 5:00
  Wednesday, March 14th       11:00 – 5:00
  Friday, March 16th                  1:00 – 8:00
  Wednesday, March 21st        11:00 – 5:00
  Thursday, March 22nd           3:00 – 8:00

**Please make sure to bring all your slips.
Should you have any questions, please call Kim
at (604) 251-7200.

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ALL the Urban Aboriginal Youth Governance Committee Meeting Dates

UNITED NATIVE NATIONS
“Working Together for our Children”

110 – 425 Carrall Street, Vancouver, B.C.   V6B 6E3

United Native Nations (UNN) working in partnership with Knowledgeable Aboriginal Youth Association (KAYA), will be hosting five Provincial Urban Aboriginal Youth Governance meetings in five regions throughout the province over the next three months, Victoria, Kamloops, Prince George, Prince Rupert and Vancouver.

UNN is looking to invite urban Aboriginal youth from these regions and surrounding areas who, want to discuss what the creation of regional/provincial urban Aboriginal youth governance roundtables would look like. These meetings will be the foundation for creating a youth driven provincial urban Aboriginal youth political roundtable that will be comprised of peer elected representatives from each of the regions. These roundtable committees will give input on how to enable urban Aboriginal youth governance within the province giving voice to urban Aboriginal youth concerns, issues, ideas and solutions with communities and government.

These meetings will be held to support already existing youth councils and processes and to work towards the creation of a Provincial Urban Aboriginal Youth Political Roundtable to help increase urban Aboriginal youth voice.

The Urban Aboriginal Youth Governance Committee meeting are scheduled to be held in:
• Victoria  Jan 26 – 28, 2007
• Prince Rupert March 2-4, 2007
• POSTPONED - Kamloops March 9-11, 2007 March 30th-April 1st, 2007
• Prince George March 16-18, 2007
• Vancouver March 23-25, 2007

There is limited travel and accommodation funding for youth who would like to attend who reside outside of the host cities. Food and incentives will be provided. For more information contact Kelly L’Hirondelle, Provincial Youth Governance Coordinator at (604) 722-1393 or e-mail kelly@unns.bc.ca. 
Knowledgeable Aboriginal Youth Association
“THE SPIRIT OF YOUTH ADVOCATING FOR YOUTHVOICE”
200 – 2019 Dundas Street,  Vancouver, BC V5L 2B6
Phone: 604-254-5513 Fax: 604-254-5538
E-mail: kelly@kayaweb.ca or www.kayaweb.ca

United Native Nations
Telephone(604) 688 1821           
Website  www.unns.bc.ca      
Facsimile (604) 688 1823
        
 

The Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation (MARR) and the Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians fund this initiative to create youth driven discussion to give input to the United Native Nations and government regarding Aboriginal youth governance policy.

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