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The Urban Circle Training Center is currently recruiting for the following: Health Care Aide/Health Unit Clerk Program (August 22, 2022 - June 9th, 2023)Educational Assistant Program (September 2022 - June 2023)Adult Education and Employment Program (Mature Grade 12) (August 16,  2022 - June 16, 2023)Please call their centre at 204-589-4433 if you have any questions or you can reply to this email: pwandowich@urbancircle-inc.comOr just log onto their Website: www.urbancircletraining.com and click the Training Opportunities tab or join them on Zoom. Zoom information is below.Urban Circle Training Centre Inc.519 Selkirk Ave., Wpg, MB R2W 2M6

The story follows Link, who lives with his toxic father and younger half-brother Travis. Link discovers that his Mi'kmaw mother could still be alive, and he decides to try and find her to make a run for a better life. On the road they meet Pasmay, a pow wow dancer drawn to Link. As the boys journey across Mi’kma’ki, Link finds community, identity, and love in the land where he belongs.For more details visit www.wildhoodmovie.com LinksToronto event page: https://www.tiff.net/events/wildhoodVancouver event page: https://viff.org/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=fc11113-wildhoodInstagram: @wildhoodOur post of our trailer to potentially repost in Instagram stories:https://www.instagram.com/tv/CaAhjsLjn4c/?utm_medium=copy_link

Louis Riel Day!Circles for Reconciliation is honoured to acknowledge the homeland of the Métis Nation, and to acknowledge and thank the many Métis contributors to our project. Our Board of Directors, our Circle participants and our facilitators all reflect Métis presence and important contributions. A good proportion of our over 200 facilitators are Métis as well as our participants from right across the country.Four of our 21 themes are explicitly focused on Métis people, and their history is included in a number of the other themes. We have a greeting on our website in Michif as well as a poster…

The passing of Susan Scott is a sad moment for many, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, and certainly for Circles for Reconciliation.Back in December 2016, following a CBC radio broadcast about us at the very beginnings of our project, Susan called me and we met for coffee. She became the very  first supporter of our Circles. Over the years we kept in touch and she continued her support.  Her focus was always to empower Indigenous people. You could rarely attend a public event on reconciliation without encountering Susan.  Her support for a number of Indigenous individuals and organizations was always…

Elders have told us that a time will come when the truth will come out. Canada is in that time.  Many are ready to hear the truth. Circles are free for participants.

Holiday Gifts     "Masi cho to Santa Walter for the gifts" Here is Walter Duck out passing gifts for the Elders in Tadoule Lake Dene Nation. Walter Duck is the Operations & Maintenance Manager for SDFN (Sayisi Dene First Nation). Walter works as a heavy equipment operator and mechanic. The gifts for the Elders included stockings along with some other Christmas goodies.   Photo Credit: Ila Bussidor During this giving season, Circles for Reconciliation is highlighting the gift drive initiative by Sisters in Spirit Winnipeg Chapter. "We decided that honouring them with gifts would fit during the hardest time…

  Circles for Reconciliation is pleased to offer this space on our website for Indigenous artisans to promote their social media links until December 17th. Details for how to submit your name are on our poster. Link to our poster.   Anthony Henhawk, Mohawk  Freelance Multi-disciplinary graphic artist Website:          www.everdeadly.ca  Facebook:       https://www.facebook.com/everdeadly/    Joe Keesickquayash, Anishinini Beaded Gauntlets Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joesue.kees

The season of giving is here.  Starting on GivingTuesday, which was November 30th, there is a heightened awareness of the need to support your community so it can grow into a healthy and respectful place for all its members. Circles for Reconciliation is a non-profit organization based on the principles of an equal partnership between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, which is reflected in our Staff, Board, Advisory Committee, and Circle activities. Our goal is to create grassroots relationships of mutual respect between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people through 10-week Circle discussions in order to foster reconciliation in each local community across…