Try our online eLearning seminar and learn the basics of the Blackfoot language. You must join as a member to access the online services – it’s easy to do!
Want something to read? Call in and ask for a copy of our Blackfoot Graphic Novel: Niisoo – it comes with dvd featuring an animated version of the graphic novel!
Call us at 403.233.8225 or find us on Facebook for more information
This free workshop gives participants the tools and knowledge to learn how to build professional quality canvases. Participants go home with a minimum of 3 finished canvases.
Space is limited. Next workshop date is to be announced – but you can call in today and register with Rachel at 403.233.8225 or call for more information.
USAY is seeking a Theatre Director and a Playwright for our Performance Learning for Aboriginal Youth (PLAY) program. Please see attached job descriptions for more information.
Thanks to the generous funding from the RBC Royal Eagles program RBC & USAY are giving away FREE backpacks for Aboriginal children and youth in Calgary. The backpacks are filled with lots of supplies kids need for a fresh start in September.
Registration is required and can be done by calling USAY at: 403.233.8225, ask to talk to Jessica or Rachel
Backpacks can be picked up at the Eau Claire YMCA on August 24 from 3-7pm.
Tell your friends!
USAY is seeking a Coordinator for its Aboriginal Anti-Racism Movement (AARM) program. Please see job post for more details. Please send resume & cover letter by fax or email only – no phone calls please.
Attn: LeeAnne Ireland, Executive Director
Fax: 403.233.8756
Email: executivedirector@usay.ca
It’s that time of year again! Join USAY and the YMCA on July 1st at Shaw Millennium Park for this fast-paced 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Great prizes to be won, music to be heard, and food to be eaten! Fax your team’s registration form into the YMCA’s Aboriginal Programs & Service Manager – Shay Whitney at 403.508.2629
Join USAY on Facebook June 2nd from 4-8pm for your chance to win a PlayStation 3. Actively respond to all 5 questions USAY & United Way of Calgary will post on topics surrounding school and programs any time between 4 – 8 pm on June 2 and you’ll be entered into a draw for a PlayStation 3. We hope to see you there!
USAY has received funding from the “Alberta Foundation for the Arts” to put on a PLAY! Stay tuned to learn how you can be a part of this exciting endeavour: we will be looking for ideas, input, and of course – ACTORS!
What an amazing evening at the fundraiser ‘Guinness & Green’ hosted by Odgers Berndtson. USAY was fortunate enough to be chosen as the supported charity for this fabulous fundraising event. A big THANK YOU to everyone who came and supported USAY – your generosity has meant the world to USAY!
Do you have a child born in 1998, 1999, 2000 or 2001? Are you Aboriginal?
If you answered yes to both then your child may be eligible for a spot in a FREE Tim Horton Children’s Camp!
Children gain confidence, leadership skills, self-esteem and much more – http://www.timhortons.com/ca/en/difference/childrens_programs.html
Call the USAY office at 403.233.8225 to find out more information and to set up an appointment with Jessica or Rachel to fill out the application.
Hope to see you soon!
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