Aug 18 – Aug 20, 2015 Tue 2:00 PM – Thu 4:00 PM $630.00 Are you seeing the challenges boys face? The seductions and distractions of the internet, declining engagement with school, hyper-sexualized pop culture, lack of positive male role models, absence of grounded rites of passage processes all combine to leave boys vulnerable. …
View course details “Engaging and Mentoring Boys and Young Men 2015”
Aug 14 – Aug 16, 2015 Fri 7:00 PM – Sun 4:00 PM $385.00 Advocating for peace in our families, communities and world begins with the search for peace within. Using the tools of the creative arts (writing, painting, collaging or whichever medium you discover), this workshop will give you the confidence to own …
View course details “Create Art to Create Peace 2015”
Aug 7 – Aug 9, 2015 Fri 7:00 PM – Sun 4:00 PM $370.00 Join us for a gathering of Grandmothers, Mothers, “Other-Mothers”, daughters, and grand-daughters. As in past years, Ubuntu explores the principles, values, beliefs, traditions, and cultural practices that have been passed on from generation to generation of Black women by our …
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Aug 2 – Aug 7, 2015 Sun 7:00 PM – Fri 5:00 PM $660.00 “The retreat was like a gift, and I thank the Centre for allowing creative thought to run rampant through your lovely facility.” Past Participant “Thank you for providing leadership yet also leaving enough room for participants to engage with each …
View course details “Community of Writers: Independent Writing Retreat 2015”
Jul 28 – Jul 31, 2015 Tue 2:00 PM – Fri 1:00 PM $400.00 At this moment in history, the Indigenous rights movement has the potential to transform our relations to each other and to the environment. For the past ten years, this cross cultural project has been doing just that. Come and learn …
View course details “Peace and Friendship: Joining the Council Fire 2015”
Jul 24 – Jul 26, 2015 Fri 7:00 PM – Sun 1:00 PM $405.00 Join artist and woodcarver Pat Jarvis for a musical weekend as he instructs you in making your own mini drum, and teaches basic drumming techniques on the African djembe. No experience required! Come learn about African drumming and its history …
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Jul 20 – Jul 22, 2015 Mon 2:00 PM – Wed 2:00 PM $440.00 Under the guidance of Parker J. Palmer, skilled facilitators have been prepared to create a unique retreat-based approach to renewing personal identity, professional integrity and vocational vitality. Participants will expand their capacity to listen and be present, improve their ability …
View course details “Courage to Lead®: Summer – Living an Abundant Life 2015”
Jul 17 – Jul 19, 2015 Fri 4:00 PM – Sun 4:00 PM $280.00 Judy and Joe Googoo, two traditional Mi’kmaw harvesters, are the perfect guides for this return to the land journey! Meet in Waycobah, Cape Breton, and canoe from there to Indian Island in Bras d’Or Lake. After setting up camp, you’ll …
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Jul 10 – Jul 13, 2015 Fri 6:30 PM – Mon 1:00 PM $670.00 “I came here to the Young Writers writing program as a kid and it changed my life.” Molly Thomason, musician You are a creative writer between the ages of 13 – 18. You would like to write, play and create …
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Jul 3 – Jul 4, 2015 Fri 7:00 PM – Sat 7:00 PM $285.00 African Canadian women in helping professions (social workers, educators, nurses, care givers, youth leaders, Church leaders etc.) are so busy taking care of others that they rarely take time out for themselves. This program is an invitation to African Canadian …
View course details “Quilting: A Self-Care Journey 2015”
