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PERSONAL ENRICHMENT
Facilitator: Glenn Patterson Length: 1 day
Date: Sat, Nov 24, 2018 Time: 10am-4pm
Cost: $189 + applicable taxes
Tracking the Ancient Emergent:
Social Innovation & Reconciliation
The space between Indigenous and mainstream societies and institutions is complex. Reconciliation requires us to be together in spaces deeply impacted by historical, social and political dynamics.
We will explore maps and practices to help individuals and organizations navigate this complexity, restore relationships and create wise solutions.
Facilitator: David Stevenson
Length: 3 days
Date: Please refer to website for dates Time: 9am-4:30pm
Cost: $549 + applicable taxes
Working Effectively & Respectfully with First Nations: Moving Forward Together
This workshop introduces individuals, government representatives, business people, and representatives of organizations to the complexities of working with First Nations in Canada. By exploring traditional values and protocols in a contemporary context, students are encouraged to broaden their perspective of what is needed to be respectful – and successful – when working within a First Nation context. Participants will learn the historical struggle of First Nations people, celebrate the accomplishments and seek a better way forward together.
Facilitator: Pawa Haiyupis Length: 1 day
Date: Fri, Oct 19, 2018 Time: 9am-4pm
Cost: $169 + applicable taxes
Writer’s Craft
Introduction to Calligraphy
This course will introduce participants to
the fundamentals of calligraphic lettering. Participants will develop a final project using lettering as a major component. Instruction will focus on the Roman capital, the source style for all lettering in the Western world. Students will learn how to assemble and use a broad-edge pen to execute genuine Roman capitals by hand. No prior experience in art or calligraphy is necessary, but artists will find this course useful for strengthening their lettering skills.
Facilitator: Jenny Auld Length: 1 day
Date: Sat, Jan 26, 2019 Time: 9am-4:30pm
Cost: $169 + applicable taxes
Self-Publish Your Book
at Zero Cost
Learn to prepare and format your book manuscript, develop front and back covers, then publish your book to professional quality levels in paperback and multiple eBook formats. Distribute to multiple international sales sites, sell books and collect royalties. Learn about pricing, review taxes, revenues, resources and marketing.
Facilitator: Stephen Norton
Length: 2 days
Date: Sat, Nov 17 and Sun, Nov 18, 2018 Time: 9am-4:30pm
Cost: $159 + applicable taxes
So You Want to Be a
Freelance Writer
This course is a how-to for freelance writers. Which guidelines, tips and ideas can help writers land pitches and get published? This course explores how to pitch to editors,
the best resources for any freelance writer, professional writing tips and details on the business aspect (e.g. documenting queries, income and keeping track of files).
Facilitator: Kelly Thompson Length: 4 weeks (ONLINE)
Date: Mon, Oct 8 to Sun, Nov 5, 2018 Time: Asynchronous
Cost: $499 + applicable taxes
Telling True Stories
Everyone has a story, has witnessed a
story or has heard a story. This course is for anyone who prefers the truth behind creative nonfiction, but isn’t sure where to start writing their own truths. We will explore different types of creative nonfiction as well as how to use craft and technique writing devices to write real stories.
Facilitator: Kelly Thompson
Length: 6 weeks (ONLINE)
Date: Mon, Oct 29 to Sun, Dec 9, 2018 Time: Asynchronous
Cost: $595 + applicable taxes
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