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Send information about upcoming events to Raymond Gariépy (e-mail: raymond.gariepy@ata.ab.ca).
Learn to see, feel and create
Do you want to find your inner artist? Do you want to have fun learning how to paint in a group setting with individual attention? Norene Procter, a professional artist with 29 years’ experience, offers art workshops tailored to classrooms and PD days. Discover more about Procter’s art and workshops at www.sixfootsilks.com. Contact Procter by telephone at 403-242-6102 or by e-mail at silks@shaw.ca.
Interact with Canadian history
The Canadian Encyclopedia—Historica Canada’s flagship project—has launched a new interactive website. Since it was first published in 1985, The Canadian Encyclopedia has more than tripled in size. Today, the Encyclopedia offers more than 35,000 articles in English and French by 4,400 authors. The redesign includes interactive features, such as curated content exhibits, timelines and Canada Tweets, where the feeds of history-making Canadians are aggregated in a Twitter hub, as well as a user-generated content map that invites Canadians to share their stories. Visit Historica Canada online at www.historicacanada.ca.
Gamma Chapter of DKG hosts author event
Hear Corinne Jeffery, St. Albert author of the Understanding Ursula Trilogy—Arriving, Thriving and Choosing. Jeffery will be the guest speaker at the 5th Annual Author’s Breakfast sponsored by the Gamma Chapter of DKG. The event takes place Saturday, February 1, 2014, from 10 a.m.–12 noon, at Robertson-Wesley United Church, 10209-123 Street, in Edmonton. Brunch will be followed by a talk and book signing. DKG is an international society of women educators that promotes professional and personal growth and excellence in education. Tickets for the breakfast are $20 and can be reserved by contacting Lorna Berlinguette at 780-444-0532 or Janet M. Clark at
780-483-4261.
Calling all educators of Indigenous youth
Are you a K–12 teacher who is interested in mentoring Indigenous students? If yes, then consider joining an educator coaching program. The program provides teachers with an opportunity to collaborate with another teacher with the support and guidance of the Indspire Institute (https://indspire.ca/). The program’s goal is to increase the success of Indigenous students. You do not have to be Indigenous to participate in this program. Mentors receive a $600 honorarium. For information, visit http://indspire.ca/programs/peer-support.
Free eye exams curtail future vision problems
Each year, fewer than 14 per cent of Canadian children under the age of six have a comprehensive eye exam before entering school, despite the fact that an estimated one in four school-aged children has a vision problem. In Alberta, a free program offered by optometrists, called Eye See...Eye Learn®, provides kindergarten-aged children with a comprehensive eye examination and a complimentary pair of glasses if they need them. The program is designed to detect, diagnose and treat children with vision problems before they begin school, so they have every opportunity to learn to the best of their ability. For more information about this program, visit www.optometrists.ab.ca/eye-see-eye-learn.
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.
