Weekly News & Events November 2, 2020
Weekly News & Events: November 2-7
Now, join us in following through with our commitments by taking action on one of the following steps:
1. Take action on the city budget. Leading up to, and during the city budget discussion, the Calgary Alliance will send out emails that indicate what actions are needed. Keep an eye out for these and join us, as we take action to build a strong Calgary.
2. Join a Research Action Team. We have five research action teams. If you are interested in joining one – please email: [email protected].
- Mental Health – Meets the first Monday of every month at 7:00 pm on Zoom.
- Truth and Reconciliation - Meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 pm on Zoom.
- Environment – Meets the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm on Zoom.
- Social Isolation – Meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm on Zoom.
- Basic Income – Meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm on Zoom.
3. Attend the Foundations of Community Organizing Training. Monday’s and Thursday’s from November 16th – 30th at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm on Zoom. This core training teaches the skills and philosophy that the Calgary Alliance’s work is based upon. To register go to: https://www.calgarycommongood.org/foundations_for_community_organizing_2.
4. As a part of our Fundraising Campaign, please consider becoming a monthly donor to support our work. Information detailing how to make a donation can be found at: https://www.calgarycommongood.org/donate.
Upcoming Events
How to Use Social Media Effectively for Public Life: Nov. 5: 7pm
Social media is a powerful tool. Join us for this training to learn how to use social media to both strengthen communications within your organization and for collective public action. This webinar will be facilitated by Alex Middleton and Annelise Klingbeil from Champion Communications.
For more information and to register please click here.
Foundations for Community Organizing: Monday's & Thursday's November 16-30: Register here.
Spirituality, Self-Compassion, and Resilience in Coping with a Pandemic of Grief and Loss : November 18 : 7-9pm
Grief and loss resulting from adverse events in life, including the current pandemic, can have multiple effects and impact mental health. When our worldview and sense of safety are altered existential and spiritual concerns often arise. Self-compassion and spirituality can play a key role in resilience and post-traumatic growth if facilitated. This webinar will be facilitated by Dr. Heather M. Boynton who is an Assistant Professor in Social Work at the University of Calgary, and a Registered Social Worker who has worked in mental health for over 30 years as a Child and Family Therapist, Mental Health Consultant, and a Manager in Adult Services.
Learn more and register here.
Ongoing Monthly Events
Research Action & Strategy Meetings generally meet monthly and are always open to members of the alliance.
Mental Health Research Action:
November 9 at 7p.m. (First Monday of every month except for when the first Monday falls on a holiday, in which case the meeting will be the second Monday.)
Join Zoom Meeting:
Truth & Reconciliation Research Action:
November 10 at 7:30 p.m. (Second Tuesday of every month)
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://iafnw.zoom.us/j/97914196873
Environment Research Action:
November 17 at 7:30 p.m. (third Tuesday of every month)
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://iafnw.zoom.us/j/95829768477
Social Isolation Research Action:
November 24 at 7 p.m. (Fourth Tuesday of every month)
Please note: the Zoom link for this meeting has changed to: https://iafnw.zoom.us/j/94788195372
Strategy Team Meeting:
November 26 at 10:15 a.m. (Fourth Thursday of every Month)
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://iafnw.zoom.us/j/379841066?pwd=MkpEVnhNUWpxS1FLODBHN0NheTgyZz09
Other News
Volunteers Needed: Food Hamper Delivery
News & Upcoming Events from our Member Organizations
Consumer Debt Negotiation Project
One of Calgary Alliance's board members and partners at the public law clinic at U of C is launching a service in partnership with Vibrant Communities Calgary to help people who might be facing foreclosure or eviction. Please see the links below for more details.
https://www.cplea.ca/help-with-debt-alberta/
The Canadian Poverty Institute is partnering with Vibrant Communities Calgary to conduct an evaluation of the formal and informal emergency food assistance system. The purpose of the project is to develop recommendations that will improve the capacity of Calgary’s emergency food assistance system to effectively deliver food assistance in an emergency, especially during COVID-19. Please see the flyer below for more information and click here to take the survey.
Agile Leadership Training
The new Agile Leadership Training at St. Mary's University is designed to equip leaders with cutting-edge skills, an Agile mindset, and the knowledge to achieve sustainable agility in their organizations. Check it out here.
Calgary Interfaith Council & I-CARE Virtual Fall Open House
The next open house will be on Nov. 5th at 7 pm – 8:15 at Temple B’nai Tikvah. Register by emailing [email protected] and you will be sent a zoom link.. Rabbi Mark Glickman will give a 30 minute presentation, 15 minute question and answer, virtual tour and dialogue.