Upcoming Events:
Dr. Gabor Maté - May 29 & 30, 2012
The Hungry Ghost: A Biopsychosocial Perspective on Addiction, from Heroin to Workaholism
Based on the book In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction
REGISTRATION & INFORMATION - Registration is now fullCOMMUNITY PRESENTATION INFORMATION - CLICK HERE
For more information, please contact Courtney Burla at
courtney.burla@lethbridge.ca or 403-320-4768
ONGOING COMMITTEES AND COALITIONS:
COALITION OF MUNICIPALITES AGAINST RACISM AND DISCRIMINATION (CMARD)
Based on the signing of the Declaration of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination and the Resolution of City Council, the CMARD Team was appointed in 2007.
Purpose: To develop and promote "Building a Welcoming and Inclusive Community" and to support the Common Commitments, Coalition of Canadian Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination (CMARD).
The CMARD Team functions as a Steering Committee for this community initiative. It is a Sub-Committee of the Community and Social Development (CSD) Committee of Council.
The CMARD Team includes representation from the following:
•Community Member
•Community & Social Development Committee
•Chief of Police
•Executive Director, Persons with Developmental Disabilities
•Executive Director, Downtown BRZ
•Aboriginal Council of Lethbridge
•President, Southern Alberta Ethnic Association
•Community Service organization
•Youth
•Director, Lethbridge Immigrant Services
•Kainai Council (Transition Project)
•Southwest Alberta Child & Family Services
•Piikani
•OUTReach
•University of Lethbridge
•Community & Social Development Group, City of Lethbridge (ex-officio)
CMARD Team - Terms of Reference
The Second Diversity Conference was held February 2012, with almost 200 community participants engaged in dialogue which built upon the Community Action Plan which was presented to City Council in January, 2011.
2012 Diversity Conference Proceedings
The Second Diversity Conference was held on February 2-3, 2012 with over 200 community participates engaged. The Conference Proceedings will be available here in the coming weeks.
Community Action Plan 2011-2021 - Building Bridges - A Welcoming and Inclusive Community
COMMUNITY SUBSTANCE ABUSE RESPONSE TEAM (CSART)
CSART is an overarching collaborative community group focused on developing a community voice, community awareness and engagement about substance use (alcohol and illicit substances). The purpose of this committee is to:
■Coordinate initiatives and resources to reduce the harm caused by substance abuse and addictions
■Educate all sectors and the community
■Prevent illicit use of substances through education and awareness
■Create community support systems for users, families and service providers
■Create a community voice to advocate for prevention, treatment and harm reduction
■Coordinate activities in the community.
The membership of this committee includes representation from:
• The Community at large
• Justice – Crown Prosecutor
• City of Lethbridge
• City of Lethbridge - YAC
• Harm Reduction Network
• AHS – Addiction and Mental Health
• AHS – Population Health
• Addiction programs on the Reserves
• TRAC Youth Outreach
• Woods Home
• McMan
• Mental Health
• Southwest Alberta Child Family & Services Authority
• School Districts
• University of Lethbridge
• Family Centre
• YWCA Lethbridge & District
• South Country Treatment Guide
• Lethbridge Family Services
• Foothills Detox Centre
• Lethbridge HIV Connection
• Lethbridge Regional Police Service
This committee also reports to City Council through Community and Social Development Committee of Council.
VIBRANT LETHBRIDGE - POVERTY REDUCTION STRATEGY
"Vibrant Lethbridge" - all people in Lethbridge will be able to participate in a Vibrant Community Life.
This is the cornerstone of the Poverty Reduction Strategy launched by the Community and Social Development Committee of Council. 16% of Lethbridge's population lives with a low income and experiences the impact of poverty in day-to-day life.
Poverty not only impacts the socio-economic health of the community but also the individual health and well-being of children and families.
The Social Policy identifies poverty as a priority within all groups in Lethbridge and compromises peoples' ability to fully participate in community life.
As a new initiative for the City and in communities across Alberta, community involvement, education and planning will occur over the next year.
Watch for opportunities and events that will contribute to the vibrancy of Lethbridge and well-being of people in our community.
Contact Information:
Phone: (403) 320-3051
Social Policy 2009-2011
SENIORS COMMUNITY FORUM
Lethbridge is experiencing an aging population. In 1999, the impact of this resulted in the formation of the Seniors Community Forum (SCF) which is a collaboration of community stakeholders working together to create a preferred future for the older adult population within Lethbridge. The purpose of this committee is to:
- Share information and identify current issues impacting seniors, their families & other stakeholders
- Work together to prevent fragmentation of services and supports and increase collaboration, cooperation and partnering opportunities.
- Initiate projects and serves that support a healthy and age friendly community
- Increase awareness and education and advocate on issues impacting seniors in Lethbridge.
In 2012, the Seniors Community Forum will host the Provincial Senior's Conference in Lethbridge. More information to follow.
Contact Information:
Community and Social Development, City of Lethbridge
910 - 4th Avenue
Lethbridge AB T1J 0P6
Telephone: (403) 320-3051
EMAIL
Seniors Community Forum - Terms of Reference