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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
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SUMMARY:Employment Literacy for English Language Learners (CLB 3-4)
DESCRIPTION:This program focuses on English skills for work! You will: \n\nUnderstand job ads\nFill out applications\nGet ready for interview\nPractice workplace conversations\nand more!
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/employment-literacy-for-english-language-learners-clb-3-4/
CATEGORIES:English Language Learning,North East Edmonton
ORGANIZER;CN="The Candora Society":MAILTO:info@candorasociety.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20251020T215035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T215221Z
UID:8816-1631491200-1782863999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:English as a Second Language for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Are you 55+ and want to practice your English skills? You will talk about: \n\nVisiting the doctor\nShopping\nAsking for directions\nAnd more!
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/english-as-a-second-language-for-seniors/
CATEGORIES:English Language Learning,South East Edmonton
ORGANIZER;CN="United Cultures of Canada Association (UCCA)":MAILTO:ucca@shaw.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20251020T215748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T215748Z
UID:8818-1631491200-1782863999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Employment Clinics
DESCRIPTION:Apply for many jobs but no success yet? In this clinic you talk about: \n\nInterview skills\nResumes and Cover letters\nApplications\nOnline job search\nPersonality assessment\nCareer Planning\nAnd more!
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/employment-clinics/
CATEGORIES:English Language Learning,South East Edmonton
ORGANIZER;CN="United Cultures of Canada Association (UCCA)":MAILTO:ucca@shaw.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20251020T220622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T220622Z
UID:8820-1631491200-1782863999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Deaf Immigrant Women's Class
DESCRIPTION:Through this class deaf immigrant women will learn to: \n\nFill out forms\nUse ASL to communicate\nMake new friends\nAnd more!
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/deaf-immigrant-womens-class/
CATEGORIES:Community Capacity Building,South West Edmonton
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20251020T220852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T220852Z
UID:8822-1631491200-1782863999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Deaf Newcomers English Class
DESCRIPTION:Through this class deaf newcomers will practice: \n\nEnglish reading and writing skills\nASL\nAnd more!
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/deaf-newcomers-english-class/
CATEGORIES:Community Capacity Building,South West Edmonton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20251020T221113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T221113Z
UID:8824-1631491200-1782863999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Digital Safety for Deaf Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Through this class deaf seniors will learn: \n\nComputers\nSmartphones\nSocial media\nOnline shopping\nkeeping your information safe\nAnd more!
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/digital-safety-for-deaf-seniors/
CATEGORIES:Community Capacity Building,South West Edmonton
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20191106T221250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T221640Z
UID:2030-1633478400-1782863999@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Stoney Language
DESCRIPTION:Come learn the Stoney language\, the language of the Nakota and Dakota people. In this class you will learn: \n\nBasic grammar\nVocabulary\nCultural ways of knowing and sharing\nLanguage and ceremonial protocols\nand more!\n\nClasses are offered in person or online.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/stoney-language/
CATEGORIES:Adult Literacy,Featured,Indigenous,North West Edmonton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20211101T214138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T214247Z
UID:5144-1638869400-1638876600@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:ECALA Application Information Session - Currently Funded ECALA Agencies
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, December 7\, 2021\nTime: 9:30 – 11:30 am\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Leanne Remple and Marnie Remple Friesen\, ECALA Grant Liaisons \nDecember Current- Application\nThis session is for agencies currently funded by ECALA. We will go over the 2022-2024 application forms and answer general questions you may have regarding the application or the application process \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nPlease note this PD session is only open to ECALA funded agencies. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/ecala-application-information-session-currently-funded-ecala-agencies/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20211101T214835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T214835Z
UID:5146-1639054800-1639062000@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:ECALA First Time Application Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, December 9\, 2021\nTime: 1:00 – 3:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Leanne Remple and Marnie Remple Friesen\, ECALA Grant Liaisons \nDecember First Time Applicants\nThis session is for agencies that are seeking funding for the first time or have not received funding in the past year from ECALA. We will go over the 2022-2024 application forms and answer general questions you may have regarding the application or the application process. Please download a copy of the 2020 CALP Guidelines (available on our ECALA website) to see if your proposed course/program fits within the funding mandate. \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/ecala-first-time-application-information-session/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220112T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20211201T211926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T212654Z
UID:5373-1641981600-1641987000@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Intercultural Communications - Daytime
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, January 12\, 2022\nTime: 10:00 – 11:30 am\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Dorte Weber\, Rural Routes \nThis webinar provides an overview of intercultural communication and introduces the role of a cultural bridge. You will also learn key terms related to intercultural education. Many participants who have participated in this webinar have gone on to take the more intensive Intercultural Communications Level 1\, 2\, and 3 offered through Rural Routes. \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/introduction-to-intercultural-communication-daytime/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220113T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20211207T204147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T194834Z
UID:5449-1642078800-1642084200@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Digital Literacy for all Learners - January
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, January 13\, 2022 \nTime: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm \nWhere: Online \nFacilitators: Leanne Rempel & Wendy Peverett \nIn this session\, we will explore themes and topics related to digital literacy that can be used for all learning opportunities. By the end of this session\, you will have detailed knowledge of one website that includes multiple tutorials\, activities\, and resources for digital literacy. During small group discussions\, you will explore basic computer skills (hardware and software)\, internet skills (searching and email)\, and other foundational learning skills (math\, reading and grammar\, etc.). \nThis session is designed for front-line educators (tutors\, instructors and facilitators)\, but everyone is welcome. Leanne and Wendy will be repeating this session in February. \nIf you are not connected with one of ECALA’s funded agencies (staff\, volunteer or facilitator)\, there will be a $20 registration fee/person. CALPs outside of Edmonton will be charged this fee. \nClick here to register. \n 
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/digital-literacy-for-all-learners-january/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20211201T212953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T212953Z
UID:5375-1642096800-1642102200@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Intercultural Communications - Evening
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, January 13\, 2022\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Dorte Weber\, Rural Routes \nThis webinar provides an overview of intercultural communication and introduces the role of a cultural bridge. You will also learn key terms related to intercultural education. Many participants who have participated in this webinar have gone on to take the more intensive Intercultural Communications Level 1\, 2\, and 3 offered through Rural Routes. \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/introduction-to-intercultural-communications-evening/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20211213T173511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T194930Z
UID:5472-1642154400-1642159800@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:January Wellness Session
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, January 14\, 2022\nTime: 10:00 – 11:30 am\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Wendy Peverett & Chelséa Legg-St.Pierre \nIt’s been a while since we came together to check in. Karin Linschoten\, Clinical Director with the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers\, shared at one of our workshops that self-care is not a luxury but a necessity for service providers. ECALA invites you to join us in this learning space to share resources\, strategies\, relaxation techniques or look at ways to manage self-care. You will help design what happens in this space. This is the first of a series that will happen on the second Friday of the month. Our first session will look at some simple tools that can you can use for yourself or even within your programs. \nIf you are not connected with one of ECALA’s funded agencies (staff\, volunteer or facilitator)\, there will be a $20 registration fee/person. CALPs outside of Edmonton will be charged this fee. \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/january-wellness-session-2021/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20211213T173601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T233027Z
UID:5377-1642410000-1642433400@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Care
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, January 17\, 2022\nTime: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Line Perron\, Imagine Institute \nDid you know that there are ways of responding to trauma that are often confused with personality traits?  In this one-day session\, we will explore the impact of trauma\, the different ways it shows up in individuals and ways in which we can create trauma-informed interactions.  We will explore the 6 principles of trauma-informed care and how they can be translated into a virtual classroom.   Trauma-informed care aims to provide services in ways that recognize the client’s need for emotional and physical safety\, as well as provide the opportunity for client choice\, control and collaboration (Arthur et al.\, 2013). \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to:\n– Define trauma and understand the different types of trauma\n– Identify the signs and symptoms of trauma\n– Understand the impacts and effects of trauma\n– Define and understand trauma-informed practice\n– Identify the main principles of trauma-informed practice\n– Understand how to implement trauma-informed principles\n– Recognize the impact working with trauma can have on a practitioner and understand the importance of self-care and reflective practice \nIf you are not connected with one of ECALA’s funded agencies (staff\, volunteer or facilitator)\, there will be a $20 registration fee/person. CALPs outside of Edmonton will be charged this fee. \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/trauma-informed-care-jan-17/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20211213T173832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T195034Z
UID:5379-1643133600-1643140800@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Skills for Learning
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, January 25\, 2022\nTime: 6:00 – 8:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Nada Jerkovic \nThe Skills for Learning category in the CALP Guidelines includes “learning opportunities that support the development of the fundamental skills and habits of learning that support foundational learners to build confidence\, develop an identity as a learner\, advocate for themselves and engage in foundational and other learning.” (p 14 CALP Guidelines 2020) \nThe purpose of this workshop is to offer and share information\, insights\, and suggestions relevant to designing and implementing programs aligned with the new category. The session will cover the following “propellers for learning”:\n– Motivation to learn\n– Confidence\n– Memory\n– Attention\n– Mindset for learning \nBy the end of the workshop participants will be able to:\n– Discuss strategies they can use to help adult foundational learners to build their skills for learning\n– Experience some of the activities they can use with learners\n– Pose questions as a springboard for summing up the key concepts covered in the session \nIf you are not connected with one of ECALA’s funded agencies (staff\, volunteer or facilitator)\, there will be a $20 registration fee/person. CALPs outside of Edmonton will be charged this fee. \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/exploring-skills-for-learning/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20211213T174745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T195239Z
UID:5485-1644238800-1644246000@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Breaking the Code - Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, February 7\, 2022\nTime: 1:00 – 3:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Nada Jerkovic \nReading instruction workshop for facilitators who work with beginning and emergent adult foundational learners: This workshop offers a practical and active approach to providing reading instruction to adult foundational learners who are beginning and/or emergent readers. By the end of the workshop\, you will be able to: \n\nidentify some of the difficulties that adult beginning and/or emergent readers encounter when learning to break the code and suggest reasons for these\nexperience some of the activities you can use with your learners\n\nThis workshop is intended for facilitators who work with learners who are native English speakers as well as English language learners \nIf you are not connected with one of ECALA’s funded agencies (staff\, volunteer or facilitator)\, there will be a $20 registration fee/person. CALPs outside of Edmonton will be charged this fee. \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/breaking-the-code-afternoon/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20211213T175026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T184156Z
UID:5489-1645034400-1645041600@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Breaking the Code - Evening
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, February 16\, 2022\nTime: 6:00 – 8:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Nada Jerkovic \nReading instruction workshop for facilitators who work with beginning and emergent adult foundational learners: This workshop offers a practical and active approach to providing reading instruction to adult foundational learners who are beginning and/or emergent readers. By the end of the workshop\, you will be able to: \n\nidentify some of the difficulties that adult beginning and/or emergent readers encounter when learning to break the code and suggest reasons for these\nexperience some of the activities you can use with your learners\n\nThis workshop is intended for facilitators who work with learners who are native English speakers as well as English language learners. \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/breaking-the-code-evening/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20211213T223403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T223403Z
UID:5504-1645099200-1645102800@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:ECALA Lunch n Learn: Loom
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, February 17\, 2022\nTime: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Leanne Rempel and Wendy Peverett\, ECALA \nIn this session\, we will explore the user-friendly screen and video recording program\, Loom. You can use it to share videos with learners or staff\, and the program is user-friendly with transcripts and other interactive features. \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/ecala-lunch-n-learn-loom/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220223T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20211213T222324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T184033Z
UID:5499-1645639200-1645644600@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Digital Literacy for all Learners - February
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, February 23\, 2022 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm \nWhere: Online \nFacilitators: Leanne Rempel & Wendy Peverett \n[Repeat from January] In this session\, we will explore themes and topics related to digital literacy that can be used for all learning opportunities. By the end of this session\, you will have detailed knowledge of one website that includes multiple tutorials\, activities\, and resources for digital literacy. During small group discussions\, you will explore basic computer skills (hardware and software)\, internet skills (searching and email)\, and other foundational learning skills (math\, reading and grammar\, etc.). \nThis session is designed for front-line educators (tutors\, instructors and facilitators)\, but everyone is welcome. \nClick here to register. \n 
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/digital-literacy-for-all-learners-february/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220302T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20220113T184258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T182752Z
UID:5609-1646215200-1646218800@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to CLB Study Group
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesdays\, starting on March 2\, 2022\, and ending on March 30\, 2022 \nTime: 10:00 – 11:00 AM \nWhere: Online \nFacilitators: Dorte Weber\, Rural Routes \nRural Routes is offering a five-hour\, five-week study group that gives an overview of the Canadian Language Benchmarks for the purposes of determining learner proficiency\, planning instruction\, and assessing learning. Hands-on practice and activities make this series a useful foundation for using the Benchmarks in your own practice. We recommend participants come to each session. \nThere are four topics and a review session in the study group: \n\nMarch 2\, Increase familiarity with CLBs\nMarch 9\, Using CLBs to plan instruction\nMarch 16\, Using CLB to plan assessment\nMarch 23\, Increase understanding of CLB proficiency levels\nMarch 30\,  Review and question time\n\nPlease note that Google Chrome is the preferred web browser to use when accessing the Rural Routes session via Blackboard. \nClick here to register. \n 
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/introduction-to-clb-study-group/2022-03-02/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20220113T185715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T183914Z
UID:5616-1646658000-1646665200@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Making Meaning - Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, March 7\, 2022\nTime: 1:00 – 3:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Nada Jerkovic \nThis workshop offers a practical and active approach to providing reading instruction to adult foundational learners who can decode individual words but struggle to comprehend what they have read. \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/making-meaning-afternoon/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20220117T192130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T192130Z
UID:5646-1646913600-1646917200@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:ECALA Lunch n Learn: Padlet
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, March 10\, 2022\nTime: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Leanne Rempel and Wendy Peverett\, ECALA \nIn this Lunch n Learn\, we will explore the popular\, free program\, Padlet. You will learn how to create a Padlet to use in a learning opportunity and have some hands-on experience contributing to one. \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/ecala-lunch-n-learn-padlet-march/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220311T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20220125T211730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T184411Z
UID:5726-1646992800-1646998200@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:March Wellness: Mind-Body Medicine; An Introduction
DESCRIPTION:Date: March 11\, 2022 \nTime: 10:00 am – 11:30 am \nWhere: Online \nFacilitator: Marsha Shack \nMind-Body Medicine – an introduction is an interactive workshop that provides self-care tools that people can quickly integrate into their daily lives.  It investigates how we can separate our stress from our stressors\, the physiology of the mind-body connection\, and explores the variety of different types of mind-body skills.  All information and tools provided are evidence-based and adapted from the Centre for Mind-Body Medicine. \nClick here to register. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/march-wellness-mind-body-medicine-an-introduction/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220314T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20220117T185911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T183455Z
UID:5638-1647248400-1647271800@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Care
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, March 14\, 2022\nTime: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Line Perron\, Imagine Institute \nDid you know that there are ways of responding to trauma that are often confused with personality traits?  In this one-day session\, we will explore the impact of trauma\, the different ways it shows up in individuals and ways in which we can create trauma-informed interactions.  We will explore the 6 principles of trauma-informed care and how they can be translated into a virtual classroom.   Trauma-informed care aims to provide services in ways that recognize the client’s need for emotional and physical safety\, as well as provide the opportunity for client choice\, control and collaboration (Arthur et al.\, 2013). \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to:\n– Define trauma and understand the different types of trauma\n– Identify the signs and symptoms of trauma\n– Understand the impacts and effects of trauma\n– Define and understand trauma-informed practice\n– Identify the main principles of trauma-informed practice\n– Understand how to implement trauma-informed principles\n– Recognize the impact working with trauma can have on a practitioner and understand the importance of self-care and reflective practice \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/trauma-informed-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220315T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20220117T185641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T183612Z
UID:5636-1647367200-1647374400@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Making Meaning - Evening
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, March 15\, 2022\nTime: 6:00 – 8:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Nada Jerkovic \n[Repeat of the March 7\, 2022 session] This workshop offers a practical and active approach to providing reading instruction to adult foundational learners who can decode individual words but struggle to comprehend what they have read. \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/making-meaning-evening/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20220117T191239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T183146Z
UID:5641-1647867600-1647874800@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:ECALA Classroom: Learner Centred Practice
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, March 21\, 2022\nTime: 1:00 – 3:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Leanne Rempel and Wendy Peverett \nDescription: \nIn this session\, we will introduce adult learning principles and explore ways to practically design and foster a learning opportunity with learner-centred practice. Learning for adults should be relevant\, goal-focused\, and practical. We will practice activities to ensure that your course or learning activity fits within the CALP guidelines. \nYou will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/learner-centred-practice/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220406T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220406T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20220214T210607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T211116Z
UID:5808-1649246400-1649250000@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:ECALA Lunch n Learn: Mentimeter
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, April 6\, 2022\nTime: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Leanne Rempel and Wendy Peverett\, ECALA \nMentimeter is another app that ECALA has used to make our sessions more interactive. Join us as we explore some of the features of this app and be ready to try it out. \nYou will receive a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/ecala-lunch-n-learn-mentimeter/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220408T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220408T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20220214T210932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T211202Z
UID:5810-1649422800-1649430000@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Loss and Grief During a Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday\, April 8\, 2022\nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Imagine Institute \nDescription: \nThis two-hour training will focus on identifying the various forms of loss that have occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as their accompanying grief responses. Loss and grief exist across the human experience and this session will contextualize that within participants’ unique pandemic experiences. Through discussion and stories\, participants will walk away with strategies for supporting themselves and others during this pandemic and beyond. You will receive an email with a confirmation of your registration. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/loss-and-grief-during-a-pandemic/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20220317T212819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T212939Z
UID:5888-1649671200-1649678400@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Understanding and Healing the Legacy of Intergenerational Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, April 11\, 2022\nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Elder Kerrie Moore \nDescription: \nThis workshop will address: \n\nThe wholistic and cultural perspectives of Indigenous people\nWhat happens to our brains and bodies under stress and how that leads to trauma\nHow do we heal our survivor brain so change and resilience can happen\nHow do we heal the seven generations past\, present and future\n\nElder Kerrie will share a cultural and wholistic process that can reset the brain and support moving from chaos to resilience. Her workshop is embedded with Indigenous culture\, knowledge\, and Spirit. \nElder Dr. Kerrie More is a Métis/Cree woman born on Treaty 6 territory in Saskatchewan. She is an accepted knowledge keeper in the Treaty 7 community and sits on several Elder boards. Kerrie specializes in inter-generational trauma and grief. She works as a consultant\, educator\, spiritual advisor\, and trauma therapist in private practice. Kerrie incorporates traditional teachings and Western approaches in her work within the Indigenous community and beyond. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/understanding-and-healing-the-legacy-of-intergenerational-trauma/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220414T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220414T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T113340
CREATED:20220222T185103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T185103Z
UID:5822-1649928600-1649935800@www.ecala.org
SUMMARY:Pronunciation Workshop Morning
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, April 14\, 2022\nTime: 9:30 am – 11:30 am\nWhere: Online\nFacilitator: Dorte Weber\, Rural Routes \nDescription: \nWhat is the purpose of pronunciation instruction? What should you focus on? How do you get learners to change the way they speak English? This short webinar provides some suggestions and opportunities for discussion. \nYou will receive the Blackboard link within 2-3 days of the workshop. Please note that Google Chrome is the preferred web browser to use when accessing the RR session via Blackboard. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.ecala.org/program/pronunciation-morning/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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