Calendar

November
3	Book Launch: Migration Songs by Anna Quon Tuesday, November 03, 2009 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm Location: The Company House (2202 Gottingen St.) Celebrate the release of Anna Quon's first novel, Migration Songs. Hear Anna read from her new book! Pick up a copy and get it signed! With guest appearances by Halifax literary notables and lots of delicious snacks, its a perfect evening! VEITH STREET GALLERY (Tues - Thurs, 11am - 4pm) (902) 446-6010 www.veithstreetgallery.org
4	Women's Spirituality Circle Wednesday, November 04, 2009 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm Location: Dal Multifaith Centre, 1321 Edward St. THEME: Exploring Compassion WHEN: Wed., Nov 4th, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. (bi-weekly) You will explore compassion and your own spiritual journeys by reflecting on the life and work of Karen Armstrong, internationally recognized scholar of world religions. Through her study and writing, Armstrong has come to see compassion as the foundation of all world religions. On November 12th, a worldwide "Charter of Compassion" will be launched. This Charter was Armstrong's "one wish to change the world" when awarded the TED prize in 2008. The time together will include brief moments of compassion practice, YouTube clip, reflecting on Armstrong's personal memoir, "The Spiral Staircase", sharing with each other, learning about "The Charter of Compassion", and more. All women (students, staff & faculty) of any tradition (or none) are welcome. Hot drinks will be provided. Feel free to bring your lunch. For more information, please contact: kim.macaulay@dal.ca .
5	Free Training Opportunity: Community Counts for Crime Prevention and Reduction Thursday, November 05, 2009 from 9:00am to 12:00pm Location: Cape Breton Regional Library, 50 Falmouth Street, Sydney, NS Free Training Opportunity: Community Counts for Crime Prevention and Reduction Community Counts for Crime Prevention and Reduction – a new crime prevention tool to aid communities in understanding crime (or lack of crime) in their local areas – has been developed jointly by the Nova Scotia Departments of Justice and Finance, with funding from the National Crime Prevention Centre. This tool can help communities paint a portrait of their local area and can be used to plan programs as well as provide benchmark statistics against which progress can be measured. Community Counts for Crime Prevention and Reduction training sessions are being offered throughout the province. During the training session you will be provided training in the navigation and use of the system, an overview of data, and new features on the site which focus on crime prevention. This handson training, with each participant having their own computer to work on, will aid in your ability to use this tool in work-related projects. Community Counts for Crime Prevention and Reduction training will be beneficial to those involved in, but not limited to, program development and delivery, policy development, research, municipal planning, community development projects, and strategic planning. There are a maximum of ten persons per session. Space will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Deadline for Sydney registration is October 28, 2009. For more information email: devinelj@gov.ns.ca (Lisa Devine, Justice Learning Centre, 36 Arthur St. , Truro, NS B2N 1X5, Fax: (902)896-7121).
6	Canadian Multilateralism: Past, Present and Future Friday, November 06, 2009 from 8:30am to 4:30pm Location: Nova Scotia Archives Building, 6016 University Ave. The event is open to the public and free admission. 8:30 Registration 9:00 – 9:15 Welcoming Remarks Dr. Jure Gantar, Acting Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Dalhousie University 9:15 – 10:00 Opening Keynote Chair: David Black (TBC) Tom Keating (Alberta): Overview 10:00 – 11:15 Session 1: National Security Chair: Dan Middlemiss (Dalhousie) United Nations: Christina Badescu (Toronto) North Atlantic Treaty Organization: Denis Stairs (Dalhousie) Commentator: Paul Heinbecker (CIGI/WLU) 11:15 – 11:30 Coffee Break 11L30-12:45 Session 2: All in the Family Chair: Shelly Whitman (Dalhousie) Commonwealth: David Black (Dalhousie) Organization for American States: George MacLean (Manitoba) La Francophonie: Bruno Charbonneau (Laurentian) Commentator: Andrew Cooper (CIGI/Waterloo) 12:45 – 2:00 Lunch 2:00 – 3:00 Afternoon Keynote: The G-8 Chair: Robert Finbow (Dalhousie) Leonard J. Edwards, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs: “Canadian Priorities for the 2010 G-8 Summit” 3:00-4:15 Session 3: Trading Places Chair: Brian Bow (Dalhousie) GATT/WTO: Gil Winham (Dalhousie) NAFTA: Laura Macdonald (Carleton) Commentator: Ted Hobson (CFPS, Dalhousie) For more information please call 494-6846 or 494-3769.
6-7	Visioning Nova Scotia in 2020: Advancing research and policy for sustainability November 6 (12:45pm) - 7, 2009 (5:15pm) Location: St. Mary¡¦s University, Halifax, NS, Sobey Management Building Room 160 OVERVIEW Friday, November 6, 12:45-6:30 12:45-1:00pm Workshop Opening and Welcome from CCPA-NS 1:00-2:30 Session I: "Policy Contexts"¨ - Plenary Session 2:30-2:45 Break 2:45-3:30 Mi¡¦kmaq Treaty Initiative (video and discussion) Plenary 3:30-5:00 Concurrent Sessions Roundtable: Netukulimk as Living Policy and Way of Being Healthy Public Policy 5:30-7:00 Jim Sacouman, Visioning 2020 the role of CCPA and Networking Reception Saturday, November 7, 8:45-5:15 8:30-8:45 Recap of previous day and Overview of Day 8:45-10:15 Concurrent Sessions Roundtable: Rekindling Self-Esteem and resilience in African Nova Scotian Communities Immigration Policy 10:15-10:30 Break 10:30-11:30 Plenary- Creative Alternatives 11:30-12:30 Concurrent Sessions Roundtable: Poverty Reduction and Prevention Environmental Policies 12:30-1:30 Lunch (provided on site) 1:30-3:00 Concurrent Sessions Status of Women Community Development 3:15-4:45 Plenary -Social Economy 4:45-5:15 Closing Remarks For more details visit this page: http://www.policyalternatives.ca/ccpans_events1/.
7	Workshop - Take Your Grant Proposal to Lunch Saturday, November 07, 2009 from 10:00am to 3:00pm Location: NSCC, 75 High St., Bridgewater "Take Your Grant Proposal to Lunch" workshop, scheduled for November 7th at the NSCC, Bridgewater, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. This workshop is designed for not for profit groups. It will help participants tackle the challenge of writing a grant proposal. Participants will be given ideas, tips and re-sources ranging from where to find grants to what to do after you get one. You can bring a proposal with you and the workshop leaders will offer feedback and sug-gestions to make it a winning grant proposal. Facilitators Brenda Wallace-Allen and Ted Meldrum teach Grant Proposal Writing at NSCC. To register for this event, please call the Volunteer Centre at 543-3422 or the Lunenburg Queens Regional Development Agency at 1 800 303-1541.
7	RAZZMATAZZ FOR KIDS Saturday, November 07, 2009 2:00pm Location: The Music Room, 6181 Lady Hammond Rd., Halifax The week after Halloween, on Saturday, November 7, you're invited to come out to a Razzmatazz Concert, a fun event for families with young children. Location: at the Music Room, a small venue with great sound, and a great atmosphere. It's at 6181 Lady Hammond Rd., Halifax at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10, and are available at the Halifax Folklore Centre, the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm, or from Razzmatazz directly. Just email at razz@razzmatazz.ns.ca or phone us at 455-8544 if you would like to reserve tickets. They will also be available at the door. This concert is sponsored by the Harbour Folk Society. 902-455-8544 www.razzmatazz.ns.ca
9	Aeolian Singers Launch Where I Live Recording Monday, November 09, 2009 7:00pm Location: The Company House, 2202 Gottingen Street The Aeolian (PRONOUNCE AY-OLE-EE-AN) Singers invite everyone to join them for the launch of their new CD, Where I Live, at The Company House, 2202 Gottingen Street, Monday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m. The recording features music for women's choir, soloists, string quartet and other musicians and includes the moving breast cancer oratorio of the same name, plus songs by Susan Crowe, Connie Kaldor and Gwen Swick, among others. The choir will be singing, admission is just $5, and CDs will be for sale. You can also buy them from the choir's website, www.aeoliansingers.ca - makes a great gift! For more information, review or play copies, please contact Peggy Walt, pwalt@eastlink.ca , (902) 422-5403.
14	Board Governance Workshop Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 9:00am to 4:00pm Location: Offices of Boyne Clarke Barristers & Solicitors 700-33 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth Effective board governance rarely happens by accident. . . Join the organizers for an intensive workshop which will enable you to help your board take an intentional approach to effective governance! Early Bird Rate: $75 (Deadline October 14th, 2009) Regular Rate: $100 Reduced rate for organizations registering more than one representative! Space is limited so register today! For More Information or Registration Contact: Amber Germain 902-225-9129 or ambergermain@hotmail.com Presented by: The Nova Scotia Gambia Association & BLSmith Groupwork Inc. FOUNDATIONS OF BOARD GOVERNANCE Saturday, November 14th, 2009 9 am—4 pm Offices of Boyne Clarke Barristers & Solicitors 700-33 Alderney Drive Dartmouth, NS.
15	The Edible Schoolyard: Film & Discussion on Growing Food in Our Schools and Communities Sunday, November 15, 2009 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm Location: Thomas Raddall Room, Keshen Goodman Library, 330 Lacewood Guest speakers: Kathy Aldous, Dr. Arthur Hines Elementary School Garden & Garity Chapman, Urban Garden Coordinator of the Ecology Action Centre. Free public film and discussion on growing food and gardens in our schools and communities. Come to watch this inspiring film by Slow Food Nova Scotia and learn about the story of the Summerville community working with students, staff and friends of Dr. Arthur Hines Elementary School. The harvest goes beyond good local food; to include curiosity, community involvement and unexpected curriculum connections. Kathy Aldous will explain how they started the school garden at Dr. Arthur Hines Elementary School. Garity Chapman will present on community gardens from her recent research trip to New York, Philadelphia, Toronto and Montreal. Some great gardening draw prizes. Find out how you can get planting next spring at your school or in your community! Organized by the Nova Scotia Environmental Network. For more information, please phone: 902-454-6846, email nsen@cen-rce.org or visit at www.nsen.ca .
19	Free Training Opportunity: Community Counts for Crime Prevention and Reduction Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 9:00am to 12:00pm Location: Western Counties Regional Library, 405 Main St., Yarmouth, NS Free Training Opportunity: Community Counts for Crime Prevention and Reduction Community Counts for Crime Prevention and Reduction – a new crime prevention tool to aid communities in understanding crime (or lack of crime) in their local areas – has been developed jointly by the Nova Scotia Departments of Justice and Finance, with funding from the National Crime Prevention Centre. This tool can help communities paint a portrait of their local area and can be used to plan programs as well as provide benchmark statistics against which progress can be measured. Community Counts for Crime Prevention and Reduction training sessions are being offered throughout the province. During the training session you will be provided training in the navigation and use of the system, an overview of data, and new features on the site which focus on crime prevention. This handson training, with each participant having their own computer to work on, will aid in your ability to use this tool in work-related projects. Community Counts for Crime Prevention and Reduction training will be beneficial to those involved in, but not limited to, program development and delivery, policy development, research, municipal planning, community development projects, and strategic planning. There are a maximum of ten persons per session. Space will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Deadline for Yarmouth registration is November 11, 2009. For more information email: devinelj@gov.ns.ca (Lisa Devine, Justice Learning Centre, 36 Arthur St. , Truro, NS B2N 1X5, Fax: (902)896-7121).
19	Stay and Work in Nova Scotia : Employer and Student Forum Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 10:00am to 3:00pm Location: Loyola Conference Hall-Saint Mary's University PARTNER EVENT: Employer and Student Forum - Stay and Work in Nova Scotia Saint Mary's University, Student Employment and Cooperative Education are pleased to invite you to the first Employer and Student Forum - Stay and Work in Nova Scotia Sponsored by the Nova Scotia Labour and Work Force Development, this event is intended to increase the dialogue and information flow on occupations and opportunities in Nova Scotia for university graduates. Developed and planned by students, we are interested in learning about how we can best prepare for future employment in the Nova Scotia labour market during university. As a public or private sector employer you can help by; registering for our event, sending representatives from your organization who will listen to and answer these questions: What jobs are there for me as a Co-op student in your organization? What do I need to do? What courses and work experience do you prefer? What will I need to find permanent employment in Nova Scotia with your company upon graduation? Do you have summer job opportunities? What kinds of occupations and career paths do you offer? What is the corporate culture of your organization? When should I apply for a job? What is the process? How long does it take? Who do I contact to find out more? This forum is your opportunity to educate students about your organization and help us prepare for jobs in Nova Scotia. With your assistance we will gather essential information and make valuable connections for co-op, internship and career opportunities. You can profile your organization, meet bright, talented individuals who could be your future employees. There is no charge for this event. You will be provided with an 8'*8" booth space. Lunch will be served Free parking permits will be issued upon registration. Deadline to register is November 10th Please register quickly by filling out a registration form and sending it to sec.marketing@smu.ca. For more information please contact (902) 420-5850 or (902) 420-2556.
19	WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE AWARD Thursday, November 19, 2009 6:00pm Location: World Trade and Convention Center Reception starting 6pm, Dinner & Awards at 7pm Tables of ten are $1250.00; individual tickets are $125.00. Last year's event sold out early so Hurry to reserve your seat or table!!! Please note: they have been experiencing technical difficulties with out "ticket sales" link below. Please call 902.454.2971 to confirm your ticket request has been received Reserve your tickets by Calling 454-2971, emailing tanya.ozard@ns.sympatico.ca . http://www.halifaxcornwallisprogress.ns.ca/AbsPage.aspx?siteid=1&lang=1&id=1016 .
21	COURAGEOUS WOMAN MP FROM AFGHANISTAN Saturday, November 21, 2009 7:00pm Location: Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax Mark your calendars for Nov. 21 in the evening to hear courageous Afghan MP Malalai Joya and author of the new book "Woman Among the Warlords". Tentative Time & Location is at 7pm at Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax. More details to come. Organized by the Halifax Peace Coalition (HPC). For more information visit: www.hfxpeace.chebucto.org / Email: halifaxpeacecoalition@gmail.com .
25	December 10, 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Wednesday, November 25, 2009 (International) November 25, the International Day to End Violence Against Women, was declared by women in Latin America and the Caribbean in 1981. The day commemorates the death of the Mirabel sisters who were brutally murdered in the Dominican Republic in 1960. Sixteen days have been set aside for "activism against gender violence".
25	Dealing with Divorce Wednesday, November 25, 2009 from 9:00am to 12:00pm Location: Supreme Court (Family Division), 3380 Devonshire Ave., Halifax FLIC is a drop-in centre where the public can access written materials related to family law issues, and speak with on-site staff members about family court processes. Phone: 424 5232, or call our Info-line at 424 8826. Visit this website for more information: www.gov.ns.ca/just/flic . You can participate in FREE info-sessionson: Dealing with Divorce! You will learn information about divorces, including how to start one, and how to fill out divorce-related court forms. Wednesday, November 25th: 9 am - 12 noon There will be no session held in December. PLEASE NOTE: Legal advice will not be provided in FLIC under any circumstances, including during info-sessions. Info-sessions are for general information purposes only - complex issues may not be dealt with. * Occasionally, FLIC will be closed during these times for operational requirements. Call ahead to ensure that we are open for your visit.
27-29	Path and a Promise Retreat November 27 - 29, 2009 Location: Tatamagouche Centre The Path and a Promise retreat is a three-day residential program for women in recovery from addiction. In the company of other women, you will build a caring community and chart your own roadmap for recovery using storytelling, body work, art therapy, small group discussions, guided meditations, and time for personal reflection. The program is designed to support understanding of how the cycle of addiction affects body, mind and spirit, to nourish hope and healthy choices on the path to recovery. Travel and childcare funds are available. An on-site children's program is also available during the fall retreat. The spring retreat is offered with funding from the Nova Scotia Mental Health Foundation; the fall retreat with the support of the Gaming Foundation of Nova Scotia. This program is a partnership between the Tatamagouche Centre and Addiction Services. Leadership Arleen Brawley holds a Masters in Addiction Counseling from Hazelden and Mary Beth McCurdy is a certified Addictions Counselor from the Nechi Institute in St. Albert, Alberta. They have each been developing and running holistic programs for women with addictions for over 10 years. Betsy Prager, M.S.W., R.S.W. is the clinical therapist for Women's Services in Cumberland County who led the development of the Women in Recovery from Addictions (WRAP) programs. If you would like to register, please contact our Registrar, to put you in touch with the leaders of this fully-subsidized program. Confidentiality is assured. More information: 1.800.218.2220 or tatacent@tatacentre.ca .
30	Forum on HIV/AIDS: Best Practices in Community Outreach Monday, November 30, 2009 from 9:00am to 3:00pm Location: Black Cultural Centre, 1149 Main St., Dartmouth Oxfam Canada invites you to join inspiring leaders and advocates from Southern Africa, Nova Scotia, and Toronto, for a day of learning and sharing focused on gender and women's rights in the face of HIV/AIDS. Come share your success stories and learn about innovative community programs from two continents! With a mix of international speakers, panels, and small group discussions, there will be time to connect and learn from one another. Registration is FRE*E, and lunch is provided. Oxfam invites you to send a maximum of 2 representatives from your organization. Access Registration Form here. For more infrmaion call: (902) 425-7877. You can also visit this site: http://www.oxfam.ca/news-and-publications/events/challenging-gender-and-culture-dynamics-in-the-face-of-hiv-and-aids/ .

December
1	World AIDS Day Tuesday, December 01, 2009 (International) Sponsored by the World Health Organization, this day was originated in 1988 to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS issues around the world. (Lead department: Health Canada)
3	International Day of Disabled Persons Thursday, December 03, 2009 (International) First declared in 1992, this day reminds people of the special concerns, rights and needs of disabled persons. December 3 is also the anniversary of the adoption of the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons in 1982. More information on United Nations Association Canada site.
6	The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Sunday, December 06, 2009 December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada. Established in 1991 by the Parliament of Canada, this day coincides with the sad anniversary of the death of fourteen young women who were tragically killed on December 6, 1989 at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal because of their gender. See our December 6 page for more information.
10	Human Rights Day Thursday, December 10, 2009 (International) Celebrates the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, proclaimed in 1948. An opportunity to reinforce Canada's commitment to women's rights as human rights. (Lead department: Canadian Heritage)
11-13	Restorative Yoga for Women December 11 - 13, 2009 Location: Tatamagouche Centre This workshop will focus on the asanas (postures) that are modified to speak specifically to the cycles of women's lives and needs as we move through menstruation and menopause. It is based on the work of Geeta Iyengar and incorporates the use of props to support the body in deepening awareness and release. The foundation of Astanga Yoga philosophy and the 8 limbs of practice are woven through the teaching, rejuvenating the body and restoring balance in the mind and emotions. Participants should be in fairly good health, and are asked to bring along one or two blankets. Lisa Lelliott is a certified Iyengar yoga instructor, who studies in India and North America directly with the Iyengars and other senior instructors: Barbara Shaw. For more information click here: http://tatacentre.ca/programs/details/133http://tatacentre.ca/programs

January
No events

Special Events

Wednesday, November 25, 2009
December 10, 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence

Tuesday, December 01, 2009
World AIDS Day

Thursday, December 03, 2009
International Day of Disabled Persons

Sunday, December 06, 2009
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

Thursday, December 10, 2009
Human Rights Day