Submissions
Submissions | Posted: January 25, 2012
The Bridging the Gap: From Education to Employment Model is a provincially shared initiative with a local NPO. The model takes an innovative, labour force concept and connects prospective employers with individuals who have barriers to seeking employment. The first call for applications invites private sector firms to complete an application expressing interest. Click HERE for more information.
Submissions | Posted: January 23, 2012
Nominations are being sought for the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Order of Newfoundland and Labrador is the highest honour of the province. The object of the Order is to recognize individuals who have demonstrated excellence and achievement in any field of endeavour benefiting in an outstanding manner Newfoundland and Labrador and its residents. The first investiture took place in 2004.
Submissions | Posted: January 23, 2012
A multitude of awards are available to reward innovative ideas and projects that support Inuit, Metis and First Nations learning. The contest deadline is January 27 so submit your teaching idea today. www.changemakers.com/fnmi-learning
Submissions | Posted: January 18, 2012
Do you know an individual, organization or program whose work in mental health and addiction is worthy of recognition? If so please consider nominating them for this annual national award. There are 8 categories including Excellence in Indigenous Programming. www.kaiserfoundation.ca/awards/.
Submissions | Posted: December 7, 2011
From Nov. 28 to Dec. 12 youth can log on to http://www.ookpik.org, a website run by the International Institute for Sustainable Development, and join in the discussion.
Northern youth who participate will be eligible to join a group of youth who will travel on an-all-expenses paid trip to next April’s conference in Montreal, called “From Knowledge to Action.”
Submissions | Posted: December 7, 2011
A great activity for students is the Family Literacy Day Weekly Story contest, where adults can write a story with their children for a chance to be featured on the Family Literacy Day website.
Submissions | Posted: October 14, 2011
The Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award honours innovation in the creation and delivery (or in the development, implementation and delivery) of adult literacy or adult-integrated family literacy programs delivered by a community organization in Canada. The adult-focused literacy program makes a positive contribution to the lives of the participants as well as the community and could serve as a model for other organizations to adapt.
