Sookinchoot's Idea at Aviva

PLEASE VOTE SOOKINCHOOT! 

HELP DEVELOP CULTURALLY AND ARTISTICALLY ENGAGED FIRST NATIONS / METIS YOUTH

http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf12184

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OC-Kalamalka Campus Invites You to:

You are invited to the   following events: If you have a son, daughter, sibling, niece or nephew who will be entering post-secondary soon, you are invited to the College Prep 101 for Parents, Thursday November 3, 2011 , OC-Kalamalka Campus, Lecture Theatre Room D310 at 6:30 pm.   This session will provided essential information on the post-secondary system in B.C., Parents will learn ·         The difference between a community college, a university and a technical institution ·         When and how students' should apply and an outline of the general application process ·         How to assist students in accessing scholarships & bursaries ·         The process of applying for student loans ·         About dual credit and concurrent enrollment process. Register today at www.okanagan.bc.ca/infosessions   OC-Kalamalka Campus Program Open House, Tuesday November 8, 2011 (4:30-6:30 pm) in the Cafeteria Learn about programs and student services offered at OC-Kalamalka Campus , this event is for students, parents and adult learners, who are interested in going back to school,  the types of programs offered at OC, and of advisory and or support services available for students. Apply at the OC Open house and the $30.00 application fee will be waived and enter to win a $500.00 tuition voucher.   Also, if you are an adult learner and have considered going back to school and don't know where to start, attend the Adult Learner Seminar  where you can learn more about course and program options, short-term programs and receive information on scholarships, bursaries and financial aid at the OC-Kalamalka Campus Adult Learner Seminar, Thursday November 17th, 2011 at 5 pm in Room D314 (Success Room) For more information on these events, please contact Tawnya Cameron at 250.545.7291 Ext. 2309 or by email tcameron@okanagan.bc.ca     http://web-2.okanagan.bc.ca/Page29316.aspx

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Halloween Party Planners

Volunteers are still needed for this years Halloween Party

Should we do it friday night or monday? 

It won't happen unless we get some leadership tho! Need Youth Leaders

Volunteering is a part of our Leadership program and what better way

to kick off the year than with a Youth led Halloween Party

Contact Mariel ASAP either at sookinchoot@shaw.ca

facebook (SookinchootMariel) and "LIKE" our page Sookinchoot Youth Centre

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No Drop in Today

The flu found Mariel so she doesn't want to expose anyone else to the germs at sook

Please attend the Art Show Opening Reception at the Vernon Public Art Gallery at 6pm tonight

where youth and parent/guardians can see the kind of leadership, art work and multi-media work

they can expect to be a part of.

Sorry for this unexpected cancellation.

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Rifle Shooting Camp

Did you know Rifle Shooting is a sport in the North American Indigenous Games, Canada Winter Games and Olympic Games?!

 

The Aboriginal Sport, Recreation & Physical Activity Partners Council is pleased to present

 

BC Aboriginal Provincial RIFLE SHOOTING Camp

 

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OCTOBER 22-23, 2011

Kamloops, BC

Hosted by Tk'emlups (Kamloops) Indian Band

 

 

Held in partnership with BC Target Sports Association (BCTSA), this Development Camp is an opportunity for Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) youth ages 10-19 to learn and experience the sport of RIFLE SHOOTING in a safe and controlled environment working with BCTSA's top instructors.  No equipment necessary.   No experience necessary.

 

A sport relying upon accuracy and precision, this is a rare opportunity to gain experience and exposure to this shooting sport and develop new skills.  Thanks to the support of our partners, including the Province of BC and Nike Inc., the cost of this 2-day camp is just $30!  Meals included.  Free accommodation available.  Equipment provided.  Nike N7 Camp t-shirt.  Quality instruction. 

 

You must register before Wednesday, October 19^th, so sign up today!!

 

******BONUS COACHING CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITY! ******

A NCCP Level 1 Technical Coaching course will be held in conjunction with the 2011 BC Aboriginal Provincial Rifle Camp October 22-23, 2011 in Kamloops, BC.  This course is offered to those candidates who wish to gain knowledge and experience as a Coach in the sport of Competitive shooting.  In support of Aboriginal coaching development in BC and thanks to the support of the Province of BC, the Aboriginal Sport, Recreation & Physical Activity Partners Council is pleased to sponsor the course registration fee for individuals of Aboriginal ancestry (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) who wish to participate in this course.  

 

For more details, please see attached the information. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLEASE POST THIS NOTICE WITH THE ATTACHED INFO/REG PACKAGE WHERE APPROPRIATE.

 

 

Lara Mussell Savage

Manager, Sport Development & Competitions

Aboriginal Sport, Recreation & Physical Activity Partners Council

Phone:  250.388.5522 ext. 233 | 1.800.990.2432

Mobile:  604.799.1456

Email:  teambc@bcaafc.com

 

For more information on the Aboriginal Sport, Recreation & Physical Activity Partners Council, please visit our webpage:  www.bcaafc.com/initiatives/ASRPA-Partners-Council or find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ASRPAPartnersCouncil

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**UPDATE**Program Planning

**UPDATE Please note the title 
Oct 20 will be SIGN UP-DROP IN

We will be heading to the Vernon Public Art Gallery the same evening to attend the Opening Reception of Made from Memory our youth Art Exhibition.
Come see what we do at Sookinchoot!


Starting in October - MEDIA CLUB~ Thursday evenings 3:30-6:30pm
 featuring a new idea "Sookinchoot ~ the seeing of oneself"
 Participants host an online talk show about who else? Youth!
 Doing, being, acting, succeeding. Sign up now.

 Annual Halloween Party TBC Oct 28th - Volunteer youth decorators
 needed. CONTACT MARIEL on Facebook (SookinchootMariel) or email sookinchoot@shaw.ca

 Stay tuned for a more complete calendar as programs are
 confirmed, including Art Foundations and R'Native Voice.

New program! Aircraft Maintenance Engineer "S" Information night on Oct 13

Okanagan College and Kelowna Flightcraft would like to invite you to the new Okanagan College Aerospace Campus at the Kelowna Airport for a free information evening about how you can get trained to enter a rewarding career in the exciting aerospace industry. Join us for the program information session, and a tour of award winning Kelowna Flightcraft and get a first-hand look at the aviation industry.  The information night and tour take place Oct. 13 from 6 to 7:30.  No registration is necessary.  The address isOkanagan College Kelowna Aerospace Campus

5655 Airport Way Kelowna, BC.  When you are driving into Kelowna Airport turn left on Aerospace Drive and follow it to the end.

 

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer:

• Above average wages!

• Demand for skilled workers is increasing and future labour shortages are predicted!

• New Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category S (Structures) Program covers all apprenticeship technical training required for the AME "S" license.

• AME"S" and AME"M" program start date Feb. 2012,

 

We hope you can join us for this informative look at at the aviation industry, please see the attachements for an information night flyer and the AME "S" program information sheet.  Please feel free to passs this information on to those who may be interested.

 

Sincerely,

 

Rob Kjarsgaard

Program Administrator

Trades and Apprenticeship

Okanagan College

Direct Line:  250 503 2670

College Phone: 250 545 7291 ext 2808

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