Hi everyone, so we have our COVID-19 resource manual out now. It's available for free on our resources page, please download and give it a read as it has a lot of useful information for the metis community regarding COVID.

And in related news we have a government info-graphic update on COVID and Pediatrics

Hi everyone, here is a link to our Sexual Health Education Playlist up on YouTube

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLur7kTTI0lFJ49n6BlrrCFUEc7T3B-9nk

TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION EVENT
 
 
LITTLE SOULS JOURNEY HOME
 
Please Take Part in the Preparation of a Community Blanket to Welcome the Children Home
 
How to take part
63 - 10” White squares of cotton are available for decoration.
We hope that many Indigenous Crafters will choose to take a square and either by beading, embroidery, drawing, painting, or iron on a transfer
 
Squares may be picked up at any of the following:
Red Deer Native Friendship Centre – 4808 – 51 Ave
 Shining Mountains 4925 – 46 St
UAVS or Metis Local – 5015 – 50 Ave Unit 4
 

Job Opening:     Domain Group Facilitator
Contract position:  15 hours per week  
Salary:  $25/hour
 
Urban Aboriginal Voices Society (UAVS) searching for a Domain Group Facilitator. The ideal candidate is passionate, creative, and detail oriented, and dedicated to community development.  
 
The successful candidate(s) will:

• Organizing the Annual Community Gathering to be held in April 2022
• Provide facilitation and administrative support to individuals, groups and agencies who are currently working collaboratively through the UAVS domain groups to develop, direct implement and evaluate a wide range of social programs to address emerging needs in the community.
• Ensure the completion of the Domain Member Survey annually
• Facilitate new stakeholder engagement with the Community Facilitator(s)
• Ensure agency lists are up-to-date and accurate
• Ensure all Domain binders ensuring Charters, member lists, minutes and all relevant correspondence are accurate and up-to-date
• Record and manage all data required, including entering into data management program

 
Qualifications:

• Have strong knowledge of Indigenous culture
• Strong administrative skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in maintaining and building enriching relationships
• Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to handle pressure and make split-second decisions

 
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
Please submit resume and references with cover letter by email to:
urbanaboriginalvoices@gmail.com
Attn: Tammy Rogers
Application deadline is: 12:00 Noon, Friday July 30, 2021
Anticipated start date August 9, 2021

Job Opening:     Summer Student – Administrative Support
Contract position:  20 hours per week  
Salary:  $15/hour
 
Urban Aboriginal Voices Society (UAVS) searching for a Summer Student. The ideal candidate is detail oriented and a whiz at computers.
 
The successful candidate(s) will:

• Assist in the set up of an organizational database
• Be responsible for inputting data into the database
• Assist in the implementation of a Community Resource Guide for the Peace Camp project
• Assist in the creation and design of agency forms
• Other administrative work as assigned

 
Qualifications:

• Have strong knowledge of Indigenous culture
• Strong administrative skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to handle pressure and make split-second decisions

 
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
 
Please submit resume and references with cover letter by email to:
urbanaboriginalvoices@gmail.com
Attn: Tammy Rogers
Application deadline is: 12:00 Noon, Monday May 31, 2021
Anticipated start date June 7, 2021 (for 14 weeks)

Hi everyone, we have a news article about our agency and the Red Dress Day!

https://rdnewsnow.com/2021/05/06/red-dress-day-recognized-in-red-deer/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

We are looking for participants to take an online survey on the use of cannabis for HIV symptom management. The broad objective of this study is to understand the experience of people living with HIV who use cannabis to help reduce and management their symptoms. Specifically, this survey covers three broad categories of questions:

• The use of cannabis to reduce and manage symptoms
• The impact of legalization on cannabis use and access
• The impact of COVID-19 on cannabis use and access

The study is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Principal Investigator is Dr. Marilou Gagnon of the University of Victoria. Members of the research team include: Dr. Adrian Guta, Dr. Zach Walsh, Dr. Carol Strike, Dr. Jason Nickerson, Nancy Chow, Richard Elliott, and Trevor Stratton.


To participants in this study, participants must:

• Identify as an adult living with HIV in Canada
• Use cannabis to reduce and manage symptoms (for example, appetite loss, weight loss (wasting), nausea, vomiting, pain, anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, etc.)
• Be able to complete the online survey in English or French
  • English survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/MD3LYMP
  • French survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/MDF6BJS

We kindly ask you to forward the attached poster to your clients or members, post in your organizations (i.e., bulletin board) and on your social media. Feel free to use the following short description along with the poster and recruitment material (attached):  New study on the use of cannabis for HIV symptom management is looking for participants! Are you an adult living with HIV? Do you use cannabis to help reduce and manage your symptoms? Do you want to share your experience? Complete this survey https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/MD3LYMP. It takes 20-30 minutes to complete. Get a chance to win a cash prize of $100, $50, or $25. 


For more information on this study or questions, please contact the Research Coordinator:
Alayna Payne csmcoord@uvic.ca


Sincerely,
The research team

SMLCS Exchange Corner
Funded by New horizons

The exchange corner project was initiated by a request and thought of community senior Darlene Pulliam.

This is a program for seniors to allow them to access books, craft supplies and small tools. As well as small musical instruments like shakers, rattlers and tambourines.

We will do our best to accommodate requests.
Currently COVID-19 protocols are still in place. Please use hand sanitizer, wear masks, and only 2 people in the office at a time.

Hours: noon-3pm
Days open: Tuesday and Thursday
Staff: Mary Desjarlais
Location: SMLCS office
4925 46th ST Red Deer
Phone: 403 346 9794

Hi everyone, so we have two major updates today. first is an HIV research virtual press conference. For anyone wanting to attetned just fallow the link:
https://mailchi.mp/iasociety/hivr4p-opening-press-conference-invitation?e=89c7f9878a
 
Second, we have another set of job offers for those interested in working with one of our partners CAAN (Canadian Aboriginal Aids Network)
 
Two-Spirit Community Engagement Coordinators
The Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance (W2SA) is hiring two (2) dynamic and forward-thinking Indigenous/Two-Spirit community engagement coordinators to be a part of our W2SA team. The coordinators will collaborate with the Executive Director to meet the goals of the W2SA in the region.  See more information about the position on the W2SA website at http://w2sa.ca/
 
Two-Spirit Community Engagement Coordinators Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance
Position: Two (2) Community Engagement Coordinators
Project: Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance (W2SA)
Location: Atlantic Region (1 position in NB - PEI and 1 position in NL)
Note: This position will work remotely until virtual operations end; therefore, a reliable internet connection is required.)
Contract: 0.5 FTE position; 40 hours bi-weekly with an anticipated start date of February 2021 and end date of March 31, 2022, with a possibility for renewal. Dates are subject to change. A three- month probationary period will be in effect. This position may be increased to a full-time position by mutual agreement once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience (range is $20,000-25,000 plus benefits)
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled.
 
Contact information is in the attached images and on the website link!