Community Updates - Jan 13, 2012

Community Updates – January 13, 2012

Below are eight Social Planning and Community updates for you before the Holidays.

1) Indian residential School Adjudication Secretariat & The Cariboo Friendship Society are providing a free Information session on the Independence Assessment Process (IAP).

Community Information Sessions – Jan 19th and 20th from 9 – 4:30 pm at the Cariboo Friendship Society Boardroom (99 South Third Avenue). Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be served.

The IAP is an alternative dispute resolution process for resolving claims of serious abuse suffered at an Indian Residential School. It is one part of the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement. IAP Info Line – 1-877-635-2648, 24hr Crisis line 1-866-925-4419. The application deadline for IAP is September 19, 2012.

2) Reminder - Lets Talk About Food! Williams Lake Local Food Forum

Saturday January 28
9:00 – 2:00
TRU Cafeteria

As many of you are already aware of, the Williams Lake Food Policy Council has partnered with the City of Williams Lake, Thompson-Rivers University and the Oliver Street Market to bring a Second Local Food Forum to our Community.

Our Five Year Food Action Plan is complete! We need YOUR input in creating our Second Food Action Plan for Williams Lake & Area, which will help to guide & prioritize local food projects and initiatives over the next 5 years. Admission is FREE, please pass this invitation along to anyone else you think might be interested.

Coffee and snacks provided by the Oliver Street Market vendors you've come to love over the summer! Local food Lunch by Cariboo Growers by small donation

As the famous quote by Wendell Berry states, "Eating is an agricultural act"; If you eat, we need to hear your voice at our Local Food Forum.

Michelle Daymond
250-267-2085
candoitconsulting150@gmail.com
tatjana.bates@interiorhealth.ca

3) Please find attached info on XploreSportz Winter 2012 from the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex. Registrations need to be in by Jan. 31st. Keep your fingers crossed for some snowfall! Contacy Irene Berns for more information P: (250) 398- 7665 E: iberns@williamslake.ca

4) There is still some funding available from the Central Cariboo Arts & Culture Society (deadline is Jan 16th). Check out their website for more information at http://www.centralcaribooarts.com/

5) Upcoming Library Events

Focus on Financial Literacy
Tuesday January 17th, 7pm, Library program room
DO YOU SPEND A LOT OF TIME JUGGLING DEBTS AND BILLS? ARE YOU SAVING ENOUGH FOR YOUR FUTURE? IS PAYDAY ALWAYS TOO FAR AWAY?

If so, this program is for you.

Put on by Cariboo Chilcotin Partners for Literacy, and proudly supported by a grant from the TD Financial Literacy Grant Fund

Armchair Travel Program, 2012
The extremely popular Armchair Travel program is back at the Cariboo Regional District Library Williams Lake Branch. Event organizer Pam Hedley-Smith has planned an exciting line-up of new speakers and travel destinations. Each Armchair Travel evening features the recent travel experiences of a local community member, through words, pictures, sometimes even music and food. Hold tight speakers are yet to be announced, but the dates are scheduled.

Thursday January 19th
Thursday January 26th
Thursday January 2nd
Thursday January 9th
Thursday January 16th
Thursday January 23rd

Eye Health with Dr. Averi Van Dam
Come to this session on January 31, 7pm in the library program room. In this session Dr. Van Dam will be covering the top 10 “eye myths” we’ve all heard about (ie. Is it safe to wear contacts overnight? Does eating carrots improve your night vision?)

Celebrate Family Literacy Week Jan 21-27, 2012
Read a book and pick up a Literacy Passport at the Williams Lake Library
In partnership with the Cariboo Chilcotin Partners for Literacy, join us Friday January 27th for a Robert Munsch puppet show at 3:30pm. Seating is limited so register early at the front checkout.

Library to hold Elder College class on Introduction to using Ebooks and Audiobooks
Feb 3, 1-3pm – Library program room
Feb 10, 10-12pm – TRU library computer lab
Registration is January 18th, 2012, 1:00pm-2:30pm at St. Andrews’ United Church Hall

NFB Film Nights during the month of February
Wednesday Feb 1, 2012, 7pm

The Chocolate Farmer – Documentary (71 min 22 s)
In an unspoiled corner of southern Belize, cacao farmer Eladio Pop works his plantation in the tradition of his Mayan ancestors. A tender and moving tale, this lush cinematic journey captures a year in the life of the Pop family as they struggle to preserve their values in a dramatically changing world.
Wednesday Feb 15, 2012, 7pm

Mighty Jerome – Documentary (83 min 38 s) – Marking African Heritage Month (February 2012)
A film about the rise, fall and redemption of Harry Jerome, track and field star and one of Canada’s greatest athletes. Gorgeous monochrome imagery, impassioned interviews and astonishing archival footage are used to tell the compelling story of what has been called “the greatest comeback in track and field history.”

Wednesday Feb 29, 2012, 7pm

The Future Is Now! – Documentary (91 min)
In an effort to re-connect a pessimistic “everyman” with humanity, a journalist takes him on a voyage of possibilities, encountering leading thinkers in the arts and sciences. Will the journalist succeed in turning the cynic into an optimist? Will it matter? What can one person do?

6) Community Cookbook… needs you!

The Canadian Mental Health Association in the Cariboo Chilcotin is celebrating Williams Lake’s wonderful and diverse community and is inviting residents of the Cariboo to participate in a community cookbook. Please contact Marilyn Livingston or Tom Salley at 250-398-8220 or marilyn.livingston@cmhawl.org for more info or to get involved.

7) Cariboo Chilcotin Partners for Literacy

REACH A READER & FAMILY LITERACY WEEK
Reach a Reader is taking place Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012. The Williams Lake Tribune is one of our partners and CCPL provides articles, news, and stories for this issue. This issue is then sold by volunteers and local “celebrities” who roam the city and hang around town and businesses on January 26. You can support this effort by making a donation and/or buying a newspaper from one of our volunteers.

Family Literacy Day is Jan. 27, but the Williams Lake Library & CCPL have activities planned for the entire week. In addition, you can visit the ABC Life Literacy website for activity ideas around family literacy. There is a Journey to Learning Passport for Family Literacy Day for families – copies of passport are available at the WL library - , and there is also a section just for adults with adult-themed tip sheets and activities to encourage year-long learning. Their website: www.abclifeliteracy.ca

FAMILY FEST
Family Fest is confirmed for Sunday, February 5 at Marie Sharpe School from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This is a popular free event which CCPL has been organizing for the last few years. Kirsten Stark, whom you’ve probably met as our Financial Literacy Coordinator, is organizing the event. You can contact Kirsten at kirsten@caribooliteracy.com for more information. We also welcome volunteers who can help set up or clean up on the day of the event.

FINANCIAL LITERACY
Kirsten Stark, Financial Literacy Coordinator, will be offering one-to-one support as well as workshops beginning in February. An information session on her free workshops will be held at the Williams Lake library on Jan. 17 at 7:00 p.m. Monthly workshops will begin in February, and they will take place at various locations with a range of guest speakers from local financial institutions. Attached with this update is the workshop schedule. For more information contact Kirsten at kirsten@caribooliteracy.com

ABORIGINAL EMPOWERMENT GATHERINGS (POSTER IS ATTACHED)
CCPL received funding through the Aboriginal Community Adult Literacy Program to provide this program. The purpose of the Urban Aboriginal Empowerment Gatherings is to: support the literacy needs of Aboriginal learners creatively, flexibly and sensitively; and to enhance confidence and improve well-being. The first session will take place on January 18th, 12:00 p.m. at TRU and the topic will be Motivation and Encouragement. Philip Johnson from Nenqyani Treatment and Wellness Center has graciously volunteered to attend as our guest speaker. Caroline Derksen from the Cariboo Regional District Library will be in attendance with books on motivation and has offered to be part of the discussion. Child minding and lunch will be provided. For more information contact Janette Moller, 250-392-8161.

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
This free workshop will take place:
Where: Public Library
When: Every Second Tuesday starting Jan. 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Who is it for: This workshop is intended for people with no prior computer knowledge or experience.
People must pre-register at the library or with Janette Moller at the PAL office, 250-392-8057 or by email at partnerassistedlearning@gmail.com

8) A Series of Sustainable Gardening Workshops are starting at the end of February. Please contact TRU for more information or to register.