Announcements

November 6^th, 2003

Let's hear it! This space has been reserved for you so that you can let your community know about virtually anything that you'd care to share. Spread the word about a new appointment in your organization, promotions, retirements or any other matter of interest.

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Toronto
Posted: 2003-05-26
The City of Toronto is presently accepting nominations for the City of Toronto's Access. Equity and Human Rights Awards. The awards recognize individuals and/ organizations who have made a difference in the city by striving for equitable treatment of women, contributing to race relations or improving access for people with disabilities. These awards are the Constance E. Hamilton Award, William P. Hubbard Race Relations Award and the Access Award. This year two new awards have been established. The Pride Award for persons or organizations who have made a significant contribution to the well-being of the LGBTT community. The second new award is the Aboriginal Affairs Award for a person or organization that has made a significant contribution to the quality of life for the Aboriginal community. For information or nomination forms please call 392-0371/416-392-8592 or visit our Website at www.city.toronto.on.ca/awards_grants. Also TTY: 416-338-0083 or Multilingual: 416-338-0338.

Volunteerism
Posted: 2003-02-05
** Honour a Volunteer **
The 2003 Th�r�se Casgrain Volunteer Award acknowledges the
contributions Canadian volunteers make to society. It is
presented annually by Human Resources Development Canada to one
Canadian man and one Canadian woman whose pioneering spirit,
social commitment and lifelong voluntary efforts have contributed
significantly to the advancement of a social cause and the well-
being of their fellow Canadians. Participate in the nomination
process! Visit http://www.volunteeraward.gc.ca for more info, or
call 1-866-4-OTHERS (1-866-468-4377).

Education
Posted: 2003-02-05
**Sign Language for Kids**
"ASL ABCs," a new television series produced by TVOntario to
increase awareness about Deaf culture, explores the alphabet
through sign language. Airing on TVOntario on weekday mornings,
it is produced with the cooperation of Happy Hands Preschool, Bob
Rumball Centre for the Deaf in Toronto. For more information,
e-mail Lori Marier at mailto:[email protected]

Volunteerism
Posted: 2003-02-05
** New International Citizenship Group Seeks Participation **
Disability activist Judith Snow has announced her intention to
develop an worldwide coalition of citizens committed to
inclusion. The International Association for Inclusive
Citizenship (IAIC) seeks membership (especially on founding
committees), ideas, volunteer fundraisers, and assistance in
getting the message out to other interested individuals. For more
information, e-mail Judith at mailto:[email protected] or
call 416-538-9344.