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How should young people be compensated for their time and expertise? What constitutes fair remuneration? What challenges do young people face when it comes to requesting compensation?   Host Sam Bird digs into these questions as well as the hidden costs of youth engagement that Indigenous young people often bear when they are consulted.   The episode guests include: Riley Yesno -  Former member of the Prime Minister's Youth Council, Vanier Scholar, and former Student Trustee with the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board (Anishinaabe, Eabametoong First Nation).  Jocelyn Formsma - CEO, National Association of Friendship Centres, Board Member of the Indigenous Bar Association, and Advisor to the Ontario Indigenous Youth Partnership Project. Brandon Montour - Concordia University Young Alumni Council, McGill University Faculty of Law - Faculty Council, (Kanien'kehá:ka from Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake). Autumn LaRose-Smith - President of the Provincial Métis Youth Council & Former USask Student Union President (Métis). Tutchone Dunfield - Former member of the Provincial Youth Council for Métis Nation of Alberta (Métis & Cree). Darian Baskatawang - Former member of Premier's Council for Youth Opportunities, Independent First Nations Youth Working Group, and Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council, and lawyer at OKT Law (Anishinaabe, Whitesand First Nation). Elycia Monaghan - a Kitikmeot Inuk medical student at NOSM University, and a former member of the Tree of Peace Friendship Centre Youth Council. See here for more on OCAP and a Livable Wage, both of which are discussed in this episode. Our theme music is from Minou-Pimatiswen by Nigel Irwin and the Chippewa Travellers. Supplemental music provided by Nagamo Publishing.  If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love for you to share it with others and give it a five-star rating.  To learn more about the Mastercard Foundation EleV Program, and the voices and visions of Indigenous young people visit our website EleV: Taking Flight Together and sign up for our newsletter.  You can also follow us on our socials: Instagram Facebook Twitter Linked In A transcription of Episode 4 is available here.  

How should young people be compensated for their time and expertise? What constitutes fair remuneration? What challenges do young people face when it comes to requesting compensation?  Host Sam Bird digs into these questions as well as the hidden costs of youth engagement that Indigenous young people often bear when they are consulted.  The episode guests include: Riley Yesno -  Former member of the Prime Minister's Youth Council, Vanier Scholar, and former Student Trustee with the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board (Anishinaabe, Eabametoong First Nation).  Jocelyn Formsma - CEO, National Association of Friendship Centres, Board Member of the Indigenous Bar Association, and Advisor to the Ontario Indigenous Youth Partnership Project. Brandon Montour - Concordia University Young Alumni Council, McGill University Faculty of Law - Faculty Council, (Kanien'kehá:ka from Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake). Autumn LaRose-Smith - President of the Provincial Métis Youth Council & Former USask Student Union President (Métis). Tutchone Dunfield - Former member of the Provincial Youth Council for Métis Nation of Alberta (Métis & Cree). Darian Baskatawang - Former member of Premier's Council for Youth Opportunities, Independent First Nations Youth Working Group, and Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council, and lawyer at OKT Law (Anishinaabe, Whitesand First Nation). Elycia Monaghan - a Kitikmeot Inuk medical student at NOSM University, and a former member of the Tree of Peace Friendship Centre Youth Council. See here for more on OCAP and a Livable Wage, both of which are discussed in this episode.  Our theme music is from Minou-Pimatiswen by Nigel Irwin and the Chippewa Travellers. Supplemental music provided by Nagamo Publishing.  If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love for you to share it with others and give it a five-star rating.  Young People Know is a co-production between Indigenous 150+ and the Mastercard Foundation EleV program.  To learn more about Indigenous 150+ and the Indigeous 150+ media training opportunities please visit our website and sign up for our newsletter.  You can also follow us on our socials: Instagram Facebook Twitter Linked In Thanks for tuning it! Baamaapii! A transcription of Episode 4 is available  here.  

How are young people reforming practices within youth councils? How have Indigenous young people led policy change that has improved the lives of Indigenous people and Canadians more widely?  How are youth creating systemic change in the institutions they are a part of?   Host Sam Bird explores these questions with a range of youth leaders including: Riley Yesno - Former member of the Prime Minister's Youth Council, and former Student Trustee with the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board (Anishinaabe, Eabametoong First Nation). Brandon Montour - Concordia University Young Alumni Council, McGill University Faculty of Law - Faculty Council (Kanien'kehá:ka from Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake). Autumn LaRose-Smith - President of the Provincial Métis Youth Council & Former USask Student Union President (Metis). Tutchone Dunfield - Former member of the Provincial Youth Council for Métis Nation of Alberta (Métis & Cree). Brian Pottle - Former President of the National Inuit Youth Council  (Inuit from Nunatsiavut).  Darian Baskatawang - Former member of: Premier's Council for Youth Opportunities, Independent First Nations Youth Working Group, Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council.  (Anishinaabe, Whitesand First Nation) A copy of the MOU between U of Saskatchewan and the U of Sask Student Union discussed in the podcast can be found here. Young People Know is a co-production between Indigenous 150+ and the Mastercard Foundation EleV program.  Our theme music is from Minou-Pimatiswen by Nigel Irwin and the Chippewa Travellers. Supplemental music provided by Nagamo Publishing and Andrea Menard. Other featured artists include Justin Delorme, Mimi O'Bonsawin, David R. Maracle, Silla, and G.R. Gritt. If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love for you to share it with others and give it a five-star rating.  If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love for you to share it with others and give it a five-star rating.  To learn more about the Mastercard Foundation EleV Program, and the voices and visions of Indigenous young people visit our website EleV: Taking Flight Together and sign up for our newsletter.  You can also follow us on our socials: Instagram Facebook Twitter Linked In A transcription of Episode 3 is available here.

How are young people reforming practices within youth councils? How have Indigenous young people led policy change that has improved the lives of Indigenous people and Canadians more widely?  How are youth creating systemic change in the institutions they are a part of?   Host Sam Bird explores these questions with a range of youth leaders including: Riley Yesno - Former member of the Prime Minister's Youth Council, and former Student Trustee with the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board (Anishinaabe, Eabametoong First Nation). Brandon Montour - Concordia University Young Alumni Council, McGill University Faculty of Law - Faculty Council (Kanien'kehá:ka from Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake). Autumn LaRose-Smith - President of the Provincial Métis Youth Council & Former USask Student Union President (Metis). Tutchone Dunfield - Former member of the Provincial Youth Council for Métis Nation of Alberta (Métis & Cree). Brian Pottle - Former President of the National Inuit Youth Council  (Inuit from Nunatsiavut).  Darian Baskatawang - Former member of: Premier's Council for Youth Opportunities, Independent First Nations Youth Working Group, Ontario First Nations Young Peoples Council.  (Anishinaabe, Whitesand First Nation) A copy of the MOU between U of Saskatchewan and the U of Sask Student Union discussed in the podcast can be found here. Young People Know is a co-production between Indigenous 150+ and the Mastercard Foundation EleV program.  Our theme music is from Minou-Pimatiswen by Nigel Irwin and the Chippewa Travellers. Supplemental music provided by Nagamo Publishing and Andrea Menard. Other featured artists include Justin Delorme, Mimi O'Bonsawin, David R. Maracle, Silla, and G.R. Gritt. If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love for you to share it with others and give it a five-star rating.  To learn more about Indigenous 150+ and the Indigeous 150+ media training opportunities please visit our website and sign up for our newsletter.  You can also follow us on our socials: Instagram Facebook Twitter Linked In Thanks for tuning it! Baamaapii! A transcript of Episode 3 is avaialble here!   .

“The biggest thing I've learned is that there's so much life after tragedy,” says Taylor Lindsay-Noel in the eighth episode of a Wealth of Women's Stories. She joins award-winning host Manjit Minhas, to share her story about triumph over tragedy, resilience that knows no bounds, and the choice to get up every day and live fully.  The entrepreneur from Toronto, Ontario was an elite Canadian national gymnast who had a devastating accident at the age of 14, that instantly paralyzed her from the neck down.  Taylor persevered through adversity and paved a new path forward for herself, received a Bachelor of Arts in Radio and Television Arts from Ryerson University and is currently balancing being a motivational speaker, disability advocate, council member of the Premier's Council on Equality of Opportunity, and a business owner. She is the founder of Cup of Té Luxury Loose Leaf Teas, which was featured on Oprah's Favorite Things List in 2020. Taylor was recently named the  Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the Black Business and Professional Association Harry Jerome Awards, Canada's most prestigious award celebrating black excellence.   “I'm so proud of the person I am today,” says Lindsay-Noel. “I think we need to be more comfortable with saying that we should be our own biggest cheerleaders. I try to give myself a pat on the back as much as possible. Because if there's one person in this life you need to be proud of, it is yourself.”. Topics they cover include: 0:00: Taylor's Story: “I totally recognize I did not have a regular childhood.” 8:00: Facing life's greatest challenges: “I was so terrified of feeling emotions deeply.” 19:30: Entrepreneurship + inspiration: “If they didn't want to sponsor me, I'll make my own tea” 28:30: Surrounding yourself with strength: “I am an only child. So my friend group is my sisterhood.” 36:20: Disability + inclusion: “I see it as an opportunity for education.” 46:44: Wellness + mental health: “Talk about it even to just one person that you trust.” 50:55: Triumph over tragedy: “I am tough, and I am very comfortable saying that.” Presented by IG Wealth Management Learn more at ig.ca/women The views, information and opinions expressed are those of the featured guests, and not necessarily those of IG Wealth Management

In this week's episode of the A Walk In My Stilettos podcast, I bring you another inspiring story of resilience.   Taylor Lindsay-Noel is a motivational speaker, disability advocate, council member of the Premier's Council on Equality of Opportunity and owner of Cup of Té, a luxury loose tea company. In 2008 when founder Taylor, an aspiring Olympic gymnast, suffered a devastating accident while in training that left her paralyzed and in a wheelchair. Driven to overcome her challenges and transform her situation into something meaningful and extremely valuable to lives, she launched Cup of Té in 2018 with the goal of providing the world's finest loose leaf organic teas and teaware. In 2020 her company caught Oprah's attention making it to her list of favourite things.   Tune in to hear about how she turned rejection into opportunity and how you can too!   We discussed:   

Name: Simon Schrapel AMCurrent title: Chief ExecutiveCurrent organisation: Uniting CommunitiesSimon Schrapel has enjoyed a 35+ year career of working in the Social and Community Services field in Australia and abroad in a range of practice, policy, planning and management roles.   This has involved positions in local government, State Government, and non-government organisations.   He is currently the Chief Executive of Uniting Communities, a South Australia-based community service agency committed to social justice and inclusion.  Throughout his career, Simon has undertaken a number of leadership positions in sector peak bodies, advocacy groups, and advisory boards.  Simon was President of ACOSS from 2009 – to 2013 having served as the Chair of SACOSS from 2002-to 2009.  He is a past Chair of the Child and Family Welfare Association of Australia, current Chair of Families Australia and Chair of Foodbank SA.  He served as a member of the National Compact Advisory Group and amongst other positions has been a member of the Prime Minister's National Panel on Economic Reform, Federal Government's Stronger Families and Communities Partnership, Australian Council for Children and Parenting, Chair of the South Australian Council for the Care of Children and member of the Expert Advisory Committee on Gambling and the National Framework for Protecting Australia's Children. Simon is also currently a member of the Premier's Council on Suicide Prevention and National Co-Chair of Anti-Poverty Week and Every Child. Simon was awarded Membership of the Order of Australia in 2017 for his services to children and family services and the community sector.Resources mentioned in this episode:Free Download of The Leadership Survival Guide (10 World-Class Leaders Reveal Their Secrets)The Leadership Conversations PodcastThe Jonno White Leadership PodcastThe Leadership Question of the Day PodcastClarity Website7 Questions on Leadership SeriesWe'd Love To Interview YOU In Our 7 Questions On Leadership Series!Subscribe To Clarity's Mailing ListJonno White's eBook Step Up or Step OutJonno White's Book Step Up or Step Out (Amazon)

In Episode 2, hosts Maria Locker and Grace Moores chat with Taylor Lindsay-Noel as she shares her story of going from a Canadian National Gymnast to experiencing a life-changing accident that left her paralyzed from the neck down, and the new life she built for herself along her road to recovery which led to an incredible opportunity with none other than Oprah Winfrey. --- Taylor Lindsay-Noel is a 28-year-old entrepreneur; 14 years ago she was a Canadian national gymnast but in 2008 under the coercion of her coach she had a devastating accident that instantly paralyzed her from the neck down for life. Since then, Taylor has persevered through adversity,  receiving her BA in Radio and Television Arts. She is currently balancing being a motivational speaker, disability advocate, council member of the Premier's Council on Equality of Opportunity, and owner of Cup of Té Luxury Loose Leaf Teas which was featured on Oprah's Favorite Things List in 2020. She was recently named the Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the Black Business and Professional Association Harry Jerome Awards, Canada's most prestigious awards celebrating black excellence. CONNECT WITH TAYLOR:   IG  //  FB  //  WEBSITE  

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: Weekly roundup of politics! Can the Liberals pass the two remain priority bills O'Toole maintains Bill 21 is a provincial debate Doug Ford defends approach on provincial rapid testing access Integrity commissioner clears Ford of conflict of interest over Bradford Bypass & more GUEST: Richard Brennan, Former Journalist with The Toronto Star covering both Queen's Park and Parliament Hill - Why are people still sick? To try and answer that question and find out who is more likely to suffer from long COVID – The New Reality spoke with leading experts in the field. As researchers try to unravel the mystery of who is getting sick and how to treat those suffering from long COVID. GUEST: Krysia Collyer, Journalist with Global News - Premier Doug Ford has tapped Jerry Dias, Canada's most powerful private-sector union leader, to help Ontario fight American policies that threaten Ontario's auto industry. Dias, the president of Unifor, will lead the province's push to try to thwart U.S. President Joe Biden's protectionist moves that favour American-built electric vehicles. The veteran unionist, who advised the federal Liberal government during negotiations on the 2019 USMCA free trade deal with the U.S. and Mexico, will serve as the unpaid chair of the new Premier's Council on U.S. Trade and Industry Competitiveness. GUEST: Jerry Dias, Unifor National President - Global News has learned the Ontario government plans to announce changes to the province's proof of COVID-19 vaccination system on Friday. Two high-ranking government officials confirmed details in stories first reported by the Toronto Sun and CBC News, which indicate that the provincial government plans to make the QR code receipt the only means of showing proof of vaccination. The original vaccination receipts, which have been susceptible to fraud, would no longer be accepted. GUEST: Matthew Bingley, Reporter for Global News in Toronto See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this season 2 recap we chat with Dr. Bruce Perry!Dr. Perry is the Principal of the Neurosequential Network, Senior Fellow of The ChildTrauma Academy and a Professor (Adjunct) in the Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago and the School of Allied Health, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria Australia. Over the last thirty years, Dr. Perry has been an active teacher, clinician and researcher in children's mental health and the neurosciences holding a variety of academic positions. His work on the impact of abuse, neglect and trauma on the developing brain has impacted clinical practice, programs and policy across the world. Dr. Perry is the author, with Maia Szalavitz, of The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog, a bestselling book based on his work with maltreated children and Born For Love: Why Empathy is Essential and Endangered. Dr. Perry's most recent book, What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing (2021), co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, is a #1 New York Times Bestseller. Dr. Perry was on the faculty of the Departments of Pharmacology and Psychiatry at the University of Chicago School of Medicine from 1988 to 1991. From 1992 to 2001, Dr. Perry served as the Trammell Research Professor of Child Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. During this time, Dr. Perry also was Chief of Psychiatry for Texas Children's Hospital and Vice-Chairman for Research within the Department of Psychiatry. From 2001 to 2003, Dr. Perry served as the Medical Director for Provincial Programs in Children's Mental Health for the Alberta Mental Health Board. He continues to consult with the government of Alberta on children's issues and serves as a founding member of the Premier's Council of Alberta's Promise. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of Fostering Change we chat with Dr. Bruce Perry about Trauma, Resilience, And HealingDr. Perry is the Principal of the Neurosequential Network, Senior Fellow of The ChildTrauma Academy and a Professor (Adjunct) in the Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago and the School of Allied Health, College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria Australia. Over the last thirty years, Dr. Perry has been an active teacher, clinician and researcher in children's mental health and the neurosciences holding a variety of academic positions. His work on the impact of abuse, neglect and trauma on the developing brain has impacted clinical practice, programs and policy across the world. Dr. Perry is the author, with Maia Szalavitz, of The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog, a bestselling book based on his work with maltreated children and Born For Love: Why Empathy is Essential and Endangered. Dr. Perry's most recent book, What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing, co-authored with Oprah Winfrey was released in 2021. Dr. Perry was on the faculty of the Departments of Pharmacology and Psychiatry at the University of Chicago School of Medicine from 1988 to 1991. From 1992 to 2001, Dr. Perry served as the Trammell Research Professor of Child Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. During this time, Dr. Perry also was Chief of Psychiatry for Texas Children's Hospital and Vice-Chairman for Research within the Department of Psychiatry. From 2001 to 2003, Dr. Perry served as the Medical Director for Provincial Programs in Children's Mental Health for the Alberta Mental Health Board. He continues to consult with the government of Alberta on children's issues and serves as a founding member of the Premier's Council of Alberta's Promise. ​Dr. Perry has conducted both basic neuroscience and clinical research. His neuroscience research has examined the effects of prenatal drug exposure on brain development, the neurobiology of human neuropsychiatric disorders, the neurophysiology of traumatic life events and basic mechanisms related to the development of neurotransmitter receptors in the brain. His clinical research and practice has focused on high-risk children. This work has examined the cognitive, behavioral, emotional, social, and physiological effects of neglect and trauma in children, adolescents and adults. This work has been instrumental in describing how childhood experiences, including neglect and traumatic stress, change the biology of the brain – and, thereby, the health of the child. His clinical research over the last twenty years has been focused on integrating emerging principles of developmental neuroscience into clinical practice. This work has resulted in the development of innovative clinical practices and programs working with maltreated and traumatized children, most prominently the Neurosequential Model©, a developmentally sensitive, neurobiology-informed approach to clinical work (NMT), education (NME) and caregiving (NMC). This approach to clinical problem solving has been integrated into the programs at dozens of large public and non-profit organizations serving at-risk children and their families. His experience as a clinician and a researcher with traumatized children has led many community and governmental agencies to consult Dr. Perry following high-profile incidents involving traumatized children and youth including the Branch Davidian siege in Waco (1993), the Oklahoma City bombing (1995), the Columbine school shootings (1999), the September 11th terrorist attacks (2001), Hurricane Katrina (2005), the FLDS polygamist sect (2008), the earthquake in Haiti (2010), the tsunami in Tohoku Japan (2011), the Sandy Hook Elementary school shootings (2012), and the Camp wildfire in California (2018) among many others.​Dr. Perry has published over 500 journal articles, book chapters and scientific proceedings and is the recipient of numerous professional awards and honors, including the T. Berry Brazelton Infant Mental Health Advocacy Award, the Award for Leadership in Public Child Welfare, the Alberta Centennial Medal and the 2014 Kohl Education Prize. He serves on the Board of Directors of multiple organizations including Prevent Child Abuse America and the Ana Grace Project. He has presented about child maltreatment, children's mental health, neurodevelopment and youth violence in a variety of venues including policy-making bodies such as the White House Summit on Violence, the California Assembly and U.S. House Committee on Education. Dr. Perry has been featured in a wide range of media including 60 Minutes, National Public Radio, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Nightline, CNN, MSNBC, NBC, ABC and CBS News and the Oprah Winfrey Show. His work has been featured in documentaries produced by Dateline NBC, 20/20, the BBC, Nightline, CBC, PBS, as well as dozen international documentaries. Many print media have highlighted the clinical and research activities of Dr. Perry including a Pulitzer-prize winning series in the Chicago Tribune, The Sun Magazine, US News and World Report, Time, Newsweek, Forbes ASAP, Washington Post, the New York Times and Rolling Stone. Dr. Perry, a native of Bismarck, North Dakota, was an undergraduate at Stanford University and Amherst College. He attended medical and graduate school at Northwestern University, receiving both M.D. and Ph.D. degrees. Dr. Perry completed a residency in general psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine and a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at The University of Chicago. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Universal Access CEO Sean Crump joins The Morning News to discuss being the recipient of the Premier's Council on the Status of Persons with Disabilities - Marlin Styner Achievement Award.

Aging-in-place is a concept that supports the choice of older adults to remain living in their preferred environment for as long as possible even if circumstances change. Physical environment, social and psychological support, and community resources affect aging-in-place. The concept is starting to gain attention and services and support to assist older adults to age-in-place continue to grow. Typically, a high percentage of a city's seniors (65 and older) own and live in their own homes. Approximately four out of five have paid off the mortgage. These older seniors may be reaching the point of having to decide whether to move into a care facility or stay in their homes. It can be assumed that most would prefer to do the latter, and research shows that may be the least costly alternative. However, elderly seniors may not be able to live independently in their own homes and remain healthy without considerable help. The speaker will highlight two residences that are designed to be barrier free for aging-in-place and also outline several challenges that have to be overcome before it truly can be a desirable option for many seniors. What are the costs and who will bear the financial responsibility? Speaker: Dr. Austin Mardon Austin Mardon was born in Edmonton but raised in Lethbridge where he finished his degree at the University of Lethbridge. While an undergraduate geography student, he was accepted as a field scientist on the ASMET NSF/NASA sponsored Antarctic meteorite recovery expedition. His descent into mental illness slowly started after he returned from Antarctica suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. He was able to complete two additional graduate degrees in the USA before suffering a complete breakdown, and was subsequently diagnosed with schizophrenia. The first thing Austin was told after being diagnosed was that his life was over. However it was not, as he continued on to finish a distance PhD and then established Prosper Place Clubhouse in Edmonton, a place where adults with mental illness can safely learn to live with their illness. He has also served on numerous committees and boards. Currently he serves on the Premier's Council on the status of persons with disabilities and the Alberta College of social workers. Dr. Mardon received the order of Canada in 2007 and has received high awards from SSC and CMHA. This year he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Alberta and the Medal of Honor, highest award for a non-physician, from the CMA. Austin Mardon and his father Ernest have collaborated in writing several books on Alberta's history. He lives in Edmonton with his wife Catherine and his Bassett hound Gandy. Moderator: Robert Campbell Date: Thursday, May 29, 2014 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr S Cost: $11.00 (includes lunch)

Aging-in-place is a concept that supports the choice of older adults to remain living in their preferred environment for as long as possible even if circumstances change. Physical environment, social and psychological support, and community resources affect aging-in-place. The concept is starting to gain attention and services and support to assist older adults to age-in-place continue to grow. Typically, a high percentage of a city's seniors (65 and older) own and live in their own homes. Approximately four out of five have paid off the mortgage. These older seniors may be reaching the point of having to decide whether to move into a care facility or stay in their homes. It can be assumed that most would prefer to do the latter, and research shows that may be the least costly alternative. However, elderly seniors may not be able to live independently in their own homes and remain healthy without considerable help. The speaker will highlight two residences that are designed to be barrier free for aging-in-place and also outline several challenges that have to be overcome before it truly can be a desirable option for many seniors. What are the costs and who will bear the financial responsibility? Speaker: Dr. Austin Mardon Austin Mardon was born in Edmonton but raised in Lethbridge where he finished his degree at the University of Lethbridge. While an undergraduate geography student, he was accepted as a field scientist on the ASMET NSF/NASA sponsored Antarctic meteorite recovery expedition. His descent into mental illness slowly started after he returned from Antarctica suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. He was able to complete two additional graduate degrees in the USA before suffering a complete breakdown, and was subsequently diagnosed with schizophrenia. The first thing Austin was told after being diagnosed was that his life was over. However it was not, as he continued on to finish a distance PhD and then established Prosper Place Clubhouse in Edmonton, a place where adults with mental illness can safely learn to live with their illness. He has also served on numerous committees and boards. Currently he serves on the Premier's Council on the status of persons with disabilities and the Alberta College of social workers. Dr. Mardon received the order of Canada in 2007 and has received high awards from SSC and CMHA. This year he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Alberta and the Medal of Honor, highest award for a non-physician, from the CMA. Austin Mardon and his father Ernest have collaborated in writing several books on Alberta's history. He lives in Edmonton with his wife Catherine and his Bassett hound Gandy. Moderator: Robert Campbell Date: Thursday, May 29, 2014 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr S Cost: $11.00 (includes lunch)

Aging-in-place is a concept that supports the choice of older adults to remain living in their preferred environment for as long as possible even if circumstances change. Physical environment, social and psychological support, and community resources affect aging-in-place. The concept is starting to gain attention and services and support to assist older adults to age-in-place continue to grow. Typically, a high percentage of a city's seniors (65 and older) own and live in their own homes. Approximately four out of five have paid off the mortgage. These older seniors may be reaching the point of having to decide whether to move into a care facility or stay in their homes. It can be assumed that most would prefer to do the latter, and research shows that may be the least costly alternative. However, elderly seniors may not be able to live independently in their own homes and remain healthy without considerable help. The speaker will highlight two residences that are designed to be barrier free for aging-in-place and also outline several challenges that have to be overcome before it truly can be a desirable option for many seniors. What are the costs and who will bear the financial responsibility? Speaker: Dr. Austin Mardon Austin Mardon was born in Edmonton but raised in Lethbridge where he finished his degree at the University of Lethbridge. While an undergraduate geography student, he was accepted as a field scientist on the ASMET NSF/NASA sponsored Antarctic meteorite recovery expedition. His descent into mental illness slowly started after he returned from Antarctica suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. He was able to complete two additional graduate degrees in the USA before suffering a complete breakdown, and was subsequently diagnosed with schizophrenia. The first thing Austin was told after being diagnosed was that his life was over. However it was not, as he continued on to finish a distance PhD and then established Prosper Place Clubhouse in Edmonton, a place where adults with mental illness can safely learn to live with their illness. He has also served on numerous committees and boards. Currently he serves on the Premier's Council on the status of persons with disabilities and the Alberta College of social workers. Dr. Mardon received the order of Canada in 2007 and has received high awards from SSC and CMHA. This year he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Alberta and the Medal of Honor, highest award for a non-physician, from the CMA. Austin Mardon and his father Ernest have collaborated in writing several books on Alberta's history. He lives in Edmonton with his wife Catherine and his Bassett hound Gandy. Moderator: Robert Campbell Date: Thursday, May 29, 2014 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr S Cost: $11.00 (includes lunch)

SACPA in Partnership with the Lethbridge Public Library A Perspective on Children's Mental Health: From Childhood Trauma to Adult Wholeness Mental Health Awareness Week is May 7-11, 2012. In addition, in many parts of Canada and the United States May 9th is Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. The week is dedicated to raising awareness of issues related to mental illness and mental health. One in five Canadians will experience mental illness at some point in their lives. Our speaker will share his personal journey as he discusses the impact of experiencing the stigma of having a family member with mental illness, personally being bullied in school and suffering the effects of the early symptoms of schizophrenia. As an adult, how does one cope and go on to lead a fulfilling life of service? Speaker: Dr Austin Mardon Austin Mardon was born in Edmonton but raised in Lethbridge where he finished his degree at the University of Lethbridge. While an undergraduate geography student, he was accepted as a field scientist on the ASMET NSF/NASA sponsored Antarctic meteorite recovery expedition. His descent into mental illness slowly started after he returned from Antarctica suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He was able to complete two additional graduate degrees in the USA before suffering a complete breakdown, and was subsequently diagnosed with schizophrenia. The first thing Austin was told after being diagnosed was that his life was over. However it was not, as he continued on to finish a distance PhD and then established Prosper Place Clubhouse in Edmonton, a place where adults with mental illness can safely learn to live with their illness. He has also served on numerous committees and boards. Currently he serves on the Premier's Council on the status of persons with disabilities and the Alberta College of social workers. Dr. Mardon received the order of Canada in 2007 and has received high awards from SSC and CMHA. This year he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Alberta and the Medal of Honor, highest award for a non physician, from the CMA. Austin Mardon and his father Ernest have collaborated in writing several books on Alberta's history. He lives in Edmonton with his wife Catherine and his Bassett hound Gandy.

SACPA in Partnership with the Lethbridge Public Library A Perspective on Children's Mental Health: From Childhood Trauma to Adult Wholeness Mental Health Awareness Week is May 7-11, 2012. In addition, in many parts of Canada and the United States May 9th is Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. The week is dedicated to raising awareness of issues related to mental illness and mental health. One in five Canadians will experience mental illness at some point in their lives. Our speaker will share his personal journey as he discusses the impact of experiencing the stigma of having a family member with mental illness, personally being bullied in school and suffering the effects of the early symptoms of schizophrenia. As an adult, how does one cope and go on to lead a fulfilling life of service? Speaker: Dr Austin Mardon Austin Mardon was born in Edmonton but raised in Lethbridge where he finished his degree at the University of Lethbridge. While an undergraduate geography student, he was accepted as a field scientist on the ASMET NSF/NASA sponsored Antarctic meteorite recovery expedition. His descent into mental illness slowly started after he returned from Antarctica suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He was able to complete two additional graduate degrees in the USA before suffering a complete breakdown, and was subsequently diagnosed with schizophrenia. The first thing Austin was told after being diagnosed was that his life was over. However it was not, as he continued on to finish a distance PhD and then established Prosper Place Clubhouse in Edmonton, a place where adults with mental illness can safely learn to live with their illness. He has also served on numerous committees and boards. Currently he serves on the Premier's Council on the status of persons with disabilities and the Alberta College of social workers. Dr. Mardon received the order of Canada in 2007 and has received high awards from SSC and CMHA. This year he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Alberta and the Medal of Honor, highest award for a non physician, from the CMA. Austin Mardon and his father Ernest have collaborated in writing several books on Alberta's history. He lives in Edmonton with his wife Catherine and his Bassett hound Gandy.

The speaker will illustrate the different types of stigma experienced by people with mental illness and examine whether living in a rural or urban community makes life easier for them. A large percentage of homeless people have mental illness and are found in bigger cities, however research indicate that per capita, mental illness occur equally in rural settings where very little homelessness appear. Do people with mental illness gravitate to large population centers? Speaker: Dr. Austin Mardon Austin Mardon was born in Edmonton but raised in Lethbridge where he finished his degree at the University of Lethbridge. While an undergraduate geography student, he was accepted as a field scientist on the ASMET NSF/NASA sponsored Antarctic meteorite recovery expedition. His descent into mental illness slowly started after he returned from Antarctica suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He was able to complete two additional graduate degrees in the USA before suffering a complete breakdown, and was subsequently diagnosed with schizophrenia. The first thing Austin was told after being diagnosed was that his life was over. However it was not, as he continued on to finish a distance PhD and then established Prosper Place Clubhouse in Edmonton, a place where adults with mental illness can safely learn to live with their illness. He has also served on numerous committees and boards. Currently he serves on the Premier's Council on the status of persons with disabilities and the Alberta College of social workers. Dr. Mardon received the order of Canada in 2007 and has received high awards from SSC and CMHA. This year he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Alberta and the Medal of Honor, highest award for a non physician, from the CMA. Austin Mardon and his father Ernest have collaborated writing several books on Alberta's history. He lives in Edmonton with his wife Catherine and his Bassett hound Gandy.

The speaker will illustrate the different types of stigma experienced by people with mental illness and examine whether living in a rural or urban community makes life easier for them. A large percentage of homeless people have mental illness and are found in bigger cities, however research indicate that per capita, mental illness occur equally in rural settings where very little homelessness appear. Do people with mental illness gravitate to large population centers? Speaker: Dr. Austin Mardon Austin Mardon was born in Edmonton but raised in Lethbridge where he finished his degree at the University of Lethbridge. While an undergraduate geography student, he was accepted as a field scientist on the ASMET NSF/NASA sponsored Antarctic meteorite recovery expedition. His descent into mental illness slowly started after he returned from Antarctica suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He was able to complete two additional graduate degrees in the USA before suffering a complete breakdown, and was subsequently diagnosed with schizophrenia. The first thing Austin was told after being diagnosed was that his life was over. However it was not, as he continued on to finish a distance PhD and then established Prosper Place Clubhouse in Edmonton, a place where adults with mental illness can safely learn to live with their illness. He has also served on numerous committees and boards. Currently he serves on the Premier's Council on the status of persons with disabilities and the Alberta College of social workers. Dr. Mardon received the order of Canada in 2007 and has received high awards from SSC and CMHA. This year he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Alberta and the Medal of Honor, highest award for a non physician, from the CMA. Austin Mardon and his father Ernest have collaborated writing several books on Alberta's history. He lives in Edmonton with his wife Catherine and his Bassett hound Gandy.

The speaker will illustrate the different types of stigma experienced by people with mental illness and examine whether living in a rural or urban community makes life easier for them. A large percentage of homeless people have mental illness and are found in bigger cities, however research indicate that per capita, mental illness occur equally in rural settings where very little homelessness appear. Do people with mental illness gravitate to large population centers? Speaker: Dr. Austin Mardon Austin Mardon was born in Edmonton but raised in Lethbridge where he finished his degree at the University of Lethbridge. While an undergraduate geography student, he was accepted as a field scientist on the ASMET NSF/NASA sponsored Antarctic meteorite recovery expedition. His descent into mental illness slowly started after he returned from Antarctica suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He was able to complete two additional graduate degrees in the USA before suffering a complete breakdown, and was subsequently diagnosed with schizophrenia. The first thing Austin was told after being diagnosed was that his life was over. However it was not, as he continued on to finish a distance PhD and then established Prosper Place Clubhouse in Edmonton, a place where adults with mental illness can safely learn to live with their illness. He has also served on numerous committees and boards. Currently he serves on the Premier's Council on the status of persons with disabilities and the Alberta College of social workers. Dr. Mardon received the order of Canada in 2007 and has received high awards from SSC and CMHA. This year he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Alberta and the Medal of Honor, highest award for a non physician, from the CMA. Austin Mardon and his father Ernest have collaborated writing several books on Alberta's history. He lives in Edmonton with his wife Catherine and his Bassett hound Gandy.

A new report challenges Albertans to consider recommendations that focus on the province's long-term prosperity by realizing the full potential of Alberta's energy resources and broadening its economic base. “Shaping Alberta's Future”, the report from the 12-member Premier's Council for Economic Strategy, also calls on all Albertans to consider their role to ensure future success. “My goal for this council was to ‘think big' on how we can best position Alberta, looking 30 years into the future. This type of long-term planning has been done on behalf of all Albertans, and their children and grandchildren,” said former Premier Ed Stelmach. “Now it's time for all Albertans to contemplate this report and provide comment on their role in creating the future they want to see and how to contribute to positive change.” Our speaker, a member of the Council, will introduce the report and discuss its role in engaging Albertans to contribute to establishing the long term outlook and financing strategy needed to transition to the future. Speaker: Lorne Taylor, Ph.D. Dr. Taylor is a consultant and businessman based in Medicine Hat, Alberta. He is currently Special Advisor to Alberta Water Smart, a not for profit organization committed to developing and improving the management of Alberta's water resources. As the Member for the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Cypress-Medicine Hat from 1993 to 2004, he served as Alberta's Minister of Science, Research and Information Technology, Minister of Innovation and Science and Minister of the Environment. While in government, Dr. Taylor was instrumental in the creation of the Alberta Ingenuity Fund, and Alberta SuperNet, a multi-million dollar high-speed, broadband network to every community in Alberta as well as Alberta's Electronic Recycling program. He also envisioned and led the creation of Alberta's Water for Life Strategy and Climate Change Action Plan and was the founding Chair of the Alberta Water Research Institute. Dr. Taylor holds a Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of Calgary and has held tenured positions at several universities, among them the University of Saskatchewan from where he eventually returned to his family's grain and cattle business. He currently lives in Medicine Hat with his wife Lois. They have four married daughters.

A new report challenges Albertans to consider recommendations that focus on the province's long-term prosperity by realizing the full potential of Alberta's energy resources and broadening its economic base. “Shaping Alberta's Future”, the report from the 12-member Premier's Council for Economic Strategy, also calls on all Albertans to consider their role to ensure future success. “My goal for this council was to ‘think big' on how we can best position Alberta, looking 30 years into the future. This type of long-term planning has been done on behalf of all Albertans, and their children and grandchildren,” said former Premier Ed Stelmach. “Now it's time for all Albertans to contemplate this report and provide comment on their role in creating the future they want to see and how to contribute to positive change.” Our speaker, a member of the Council, will introduce the report and discuss its role in engaging Albertans to contribute to establishing the long term outlook and financing strategy needed to transition to the future. Speaker: Lorne Taylor, Ph.D. Dr. Taylor is a consultant and businessman based in Medicine Hat, Alberta. He is currently Special Advisor to Alberta Water Smart, a not for profit organization committed to developing and improving the management of Alberta's water resources. As the Member for the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Cypress-Medicine Hat from 1993 to 2004, he served as Alberta's Minister of Science, Research and Information Technology, Minister of Innovation and Science and Minister of the Environment. While in government, Dr. Taylor was instrumental in the creation of the Alberta Ingenuity Fund, and Alberta SuperNet, a multi-million dollar high-speed, broadband network to every community in Alberta as well as Alberta's Electronic Recycling program. He also envisioned and led the creation of Alberta's Water for Life Strategy and Climate Change Action Plan and was the founding Chair of the Alberta Water Research Institute. Dr. Taylor holds a Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of Calgary and has held tenured positions at several universities, among them the University of Saskatchewan from where he eventually returned to his family's grain and cattle business. He currently lives in Medicine Hat with his wife Lois. They have four married daughters.

A new report challenges Albertans to consider recommendations that focus on the province's long-term prosperity by realizing the full potential of Alberta's energy resources and broadening its economic base. “Shaping Alberta's Future”, the report from the 12-member Premier's Council for Economic Strategy, also calls on all Albertans to consider their role to ensure future success. “My goal for this council was to ‘think big' on how we can best position Alberta, looking 30 years into the future. This type of long-term planning has been done on behalf of all Albertans, and their children and grandchildren,” said former Premier Ed Stelmach. “Now it's time for all Albertans to contemplate this report and provide comment on their role in creating the future they want to see and how to contribute to positive change.” Our speaker, a member of the Council, will introduce the report and discuss its role in engaging Albertans to contribute to establishing the long term outlook and financing strategy needed to transition to the future. Speaker: Lorne Taylor, Ph.D. Dr. Taylor is a consultant and businessman based in Medicine Hat, Alberta. He is currently Special Advisor to Alberta Water Smart, a not for profit organization committed to developing and improving the management of Alberta's water resources. As the Member for the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Cypress-Medicine Hat from 1993 to 2004, he served as Alberta's Minister of Science, Research and Information Technology, Minister of Innovation and Science and Minister of the Environment. While in government, Dr. Taylor was instrumental in the creation of the Alberta Ingenuity Fund, and Alberta SuperNet, a multi-million dollar high-speed, broadband network to every community in Alberta as well as Alberta's Electronic Recycling program. He also envisioned and led the creation of Alberta's Water for Life Strategy and Climate Change Action Plan and was the founding Chair of the Alberta Water Research Institute. Dr. Taylor holds a Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of Calgary and has held tenured positions at several universities, among them the University of Saskatchewan from where he eventually returned to his family's grain and cattle business. He currently lives in Medicine Hat with his wife Lois. They have four married daughters.