At the regular meeting of City Council held on Monday, June 1, 2009 the following resolution was passed:
"BE IT RESOLVED THAT the communication from Jacinda Weiss, Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge, Ruth Preston Schilk, Lethbridge Mennonite Church, Sara Sweet Grass and Mary Kosta, Amnesty International Lethbridge, requesting to present the "Dialogue on Racism" booklet and the plan for action by the Lethbridge Action Circle on Racism addressing issues of racism and discrimination in our community, be received as information and filed
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT they be encouraged to present their report to the Standing Committee on Community and Social Development
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Mary Kosta and Ruth Preston Schilk be thanked for their presentation."
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
First Annual Urban Aboriginal Awards 2009
Wednesday June 17, 2009
Lethbridge Lodge Hotel and Conference Centre
6:00 pm
A celebration of Aboriginal people presented by:
The Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge
Nominate Your Role Model
Do you know an Aboriginal person who deserves to be recognized for their contribution to the community? If you do, you could nominate him or her for an Urban Aboriginal Award.
You are invited to nominate Aboriginal Elders, adults, and youth who you think make Lethbridge better for Aboriginal people. They are role models, exceptional leaders, and excel at what they do while maintaining their values and beliefs. Most important, they inspire. These people make us proud to be Aboriginal.
On June 17, 2009 at the Lethbridge Lodge Hotel and Conference Centre, the Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge will honour seven of these deserving community leaders as well as one Lifetime Achievement recipient at the First Annual Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge Urban Aboriginal Awards Celebration.
Nominations are open to any Aboriginal person residing in the City of Lethbridge.
NOMINATION FORMS
• Available at the Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge Office – 305-5th Street South.
• You may also request the forms by email to a.scout@acleth.ca
SUBMIT NOMINATIONS BY: JUNE 12, 2009 to
The Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge
305-5th Street South
Lethbridge, AB
T1J-2B4
Fax: 403317-7716
Or Email: j.weiss@acleth.ca
AWARD CATEGORIES
Community Leadership – 2 Awards
Making a positive difference in the Aboriginal Community is top priority to this individual. This person has demonstrated commitment to promoting health, culture and/or economic realities within the Urban Aboriginal Community.
Knowledge Keepers – 2 Awards
This person actively participates in upholding Aboriginal Cultural Practices. He or she promotes the need to maintain Aboriginal Language(s), Aboriginal protocols, ceremonies and traditions and shares them.
Youth – 2 Awards
It is amazing what this young person has done to create a sense of community. This young person is a well-balanced individual who exhibits good cultural values and beliefs, leads a healthy life, is a great role model to other youth and may excel in sports. Nominees must be individuals 30 years or younger as of June 17, 2009.
Community Organization Award
This community organization has been a leader in the development of services to Urban Aboriginal Citizens of the City of Lethbridge. They have shown leadership in Community Development and Building Positive Relationships both within the Aboriginal Community and the City of Lethbridge.
Lifetime Achievement Award
A special award recognizing Lifetime Achievement will be awarded by the committee.
NOMINATION CRITERIA – WHO CAN BE NOMINATED?
The person you nominate must:
• Be of Aboriginal, Inuit or Metis Heritage
• Be a resident of the City of Lethbridge
• Be inspirational, a consistent role model
• Be a contributor the Urban Aboriginal Community
• Consent in writing to the nomination
WHO CAN NOMINATE?
Anyone who knows of a worthy candidate can nominate. You do not have to live in Lethbridge. Nominate as many people as you like.
HOW IS A NOMINATION MADE?
1) Ensure the person you plan to nominate agrees to the nomination.
2) You may select more than one category for the nomination.
3) Attach a story of 250 to 1000 words telling why you feel this person is an excellent candidate and describe their accomplishments. You may attach additional information to the nomination – such as a biography and profile of the individual, news stories, letters of support. This is not required, but it can help the selection committee with the decision.
4) List two referrals providing their name and telephone number.
5) Have the nominee sign the form. The Nominee’s signature authorizes the Selection Committee to review the nomination. It also provides for photo and publication consent if the nominee is selected.
6) Submit the nomination before the deadline – send it by fax, email or mail, and ensure the original is delivered to the Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge Office.
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE NOMINATIONS?
The Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge will contact the successful nominees to let them know they were selected. Successful nominees will receive their award at the award celebration banquet on June 17, 2009. Award recipients can be nominated for additional awards in different categories 5 years after receiving their award. Past award recipients cannot be nominated to the same category.
Nominees not selected for an award are held for three consecutive years from the date of the first submission. Each year, the Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge Awards Committee will contact the nominator to confirm that the nomination is valid for that year. Following the nominators approval, the nominee will be contacted to confirm their interest in allowing their name to stand.
Any materials submitted to the Urban Aboriginal Awards become the property of the Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge and will not be returned. Please submit copies if possible. Emails can be sent as text files or as MSWord documents.
Lethbridge Lodge Hotel and Conference Centre
6:00 pm
A celebration of Aboriginal people presented by:
The Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge
Nominate Your Role Model
Do you know an Aboriginal person who deserves to be recognized for their contribution to the community? If you do, you could nominate him or her for an Urban Aboriginal Award.
You are invited to nominate Aboriginal Elders, adults, and youth who you think make Lethbridge better for Aboriginal people. They are role models, exceptional leaders, and excel at what they do while maintaining their values and beliefs. Most important, they inspire. These people make us proud to be Aboriginal.
On June 17, 2009 at the Lethbridge Lodge Hotel and Conference Centre, the Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge will honour seven of these deserving community leaders as well as one Lifetime Achievement recipient at the First Annual Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge Urban Aboriginal Awards Celebration.
Nominations are open to any Aboriginal person residing in the City of Lethbridge.
NOMINATION FORMS
• Available at the Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge Office – 305-5th Street South.
• You may also request the forms by email to a.scout@acleth.ca
SUBMIT NOMINATIONS BY: JUNE 12, 2009 to
The Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge
305-5th Street South
Lethbridge, AB
T1J-2B4
Fax: 403317-7716
Or Email: j.weiss@acleth.ca
AWARD CATEGORIES
Community Leadership – 2 Awards
Making a positive difference in the Aboriginal Community is top priority to this individual. This person has demonstrated commitment to promoting health, culture and/or economic realities within the Urban Aboriginal Community.
Knowledge Keepers – 2 Awards
This person actively participates in upholding Aboriginal Cultural Practices. He or she promotes the need to maintain Aboriginal Language(s), Aboriginal protocols, ceremonies and traditions and shares them.
Youth – 2 Awards
It is amazing what this young person has done to create a sense of community. This young person is a well-balanced individual who exhibits good cultural values and beliefs, leads a healthy life, is a great role model to other youth and may excel in sports. Nominees must be individuals 30 years or younger as of June 17, 2009.
Community Organization Award
This community organization has been a leader in the development of services to Urban Aboriginal Citizens of the City of Lethbridge. They have shown leadership in Community Development and Building Positive Relationships both within the Aboriginal Community and the City of Lethbridge.
Lifetime Achievement Award
A special award recognizing Lifetime Achievement will be awarded by the committee.
NOMINATION CRITERIA – WHO CAN BE NOMINATED?
The person you nominate must:
• Be of Aboriginal, Inuit or Metis Heritage
• Be a resident of the City of Lethbridge
• Be inspirational, a consistent role model
• Be a contributor the Urban Aboriginal Community
• Consent in writing to the nomination
WHO CAN NOMINATE?
Anyone who knows of a worthy candidate can nominate. You do not have to live in Lethbridge. Nominate as many people as you like.
HOW IS A NOMINATION MADE?
1) Ensure the person you plan to nominate agrees to the nomination.
2) You may select more than one category for the nomination.
3) Attach a story of 250 to 1000 words telling why you feel this person is an excellent candidate and describe their accomplishments. You may attach additional information to the nomination – such as a biography and profile of the individual, news stories, letters of support. This is not required, but it can help the selection committee with the decision.
4) List two referrals providing their name and telephone number.
5) Have the nominee sign the form. The Nominee’s signature authorizes the Selection Committee to review the nomination. It also provides for photo and publication consent if the nominee is selected.
6) Submit the nomination before the deadline – send it by fax, email or mail, and ensure the original is delivered to the Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge Office.
WHAT HAPPENS TO THE NOMINATIONS?
The Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge will contact the successful nominees to let them know they were selected. Successful nominees will receive their award at the award celebration banquet on June 17, 2009. Award recipients can be nominated for additional awards in different categories 5 years after receiving their award. Past award recipients cannot be nominated to the same category.
Nominees not selected for an award are held for three consecutive years from the date of the first submission. Each year, the Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge Awards Committee will contact the nominator to confirm that the nomination is valid for that year. Following the nominators approval, the nominee will be contacted to confirm their interest in allowing their name to stand.
Any materials submitted to the Urban Aboriginal Awards become the property of the Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge and will not be returned. Please submit copies if possible. Emails can be sent as text files or as MSWord documents.
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