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Grandmothers are taking action
Grandmothers to Grandmothers: A Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF) seeks to raise awareness and mobilize support in Canada for Africa’s grandmothers. The campaign was launched by the Stephen Lewis Foundation in 2006, on the eve of International Women’s Day. Since then, more than 240 groups of Canadian grandmothers have taken up the call to action and the campaign has raised more than $10 million. SLF directs these funds to community-level organizations in 15 sub-Saharan African countries that provide grandmothers with much needed support, such as food, housing grants, school fees for their grandchildren and grief counselling. Visit the Grandmothers Campaign website (www.grandmotherscampaign.org) to network with other granny groups, share ideas, read about upcoming events and learn more about the campaign and how to get involved.
Teachers’ disability group to meet in December
The Calgary Public/Catholic Teachers Disability group will hold its next meeting on Monday, December 13, from 10 A.M.–noon. This month’s featured guest is a representative from Revenue Canada. A light lunch will be served. Meetings are held at Montgomery School (last building to the west), 2116 Mackay Road NW, Calgary. For information, contact Robert Mittoo, chair, telephone: 403-280-8492; David French, public school representative, telephone: 403-288-0626; or Ann-Marie Kemp, Catholic school representative, telephone: 403-252-7151. Information about the support group is featured on Calgary Public Local’s website (http://local38.teachers.ab.ca, click on Extended Disability Support Group in left column).
Calendar celebrates Canada’s multifaith communities
Edmonton Interfaith Centre, a local non-profit organization, has published its multifaith calendar for 2011. The calendar, published in Canada, features major and minor holidays, feasts and fast days of 14 different religions. The calendar is an invaluable resource for promoting harmony and understanding in an increasingly multicultural world. The calendar is $16 (no GST), plus postage and handling. The Centre also sells posters relating to peace and environmental stewardship. For more information about the Centre or to purchase calendars, contact the Centre. Telephone: 780- 413-6159; fax:
780-413-6143; e-mail: intfaith@shaw.ca; website: www.edminterfaithcentre.ca.
Give the gift of imagination
Theatre A Go-Go is accepting registrations for its winter programs. The Calgary theatre school offers courses in drama to children, youth and adults. Other course offerings explore the myths and legends of Alberta’s First Nations people and classes on mask and improvisation are also available. For information, contact Tanya. Telephone: 403.283.4622; e-mail: theatreagogo@telus.net; Facebook: Theatre A Go-Go Calgary.
Stories and photos wanted
The ATA News is always on the lookout for interesting articles, photos and cartoons. Articles should not exceed 500 words and should be accompanied by a short byline, stating where you work and what you teach. Photos of teachers or students participating in interesting activities are welcome, as are cartoons. Don't forget to include photo captions. Please note: Receipt of material does not guarantee its publication. Send your submissions to Managing Editor, the ATA News, 11010 - 142 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 2R1 or submit electronically to raymond.gariepy@ata.ab.ca
