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CCL launching exciting new recognition program for effective learning initiatives
CCL is introducing a new program to celebrate innovative and effective learning initiatives from across the country. Sharing the Flame: Recognizing Excellence in Learning will highlight some of Canada’s most effective practices in each of the following learning themes—Aboriginal learning, adult learning, early childhood learning, health-related learning, and work and learning.
“There are dozens of projects across the country that are meeting the learning needs of children, adults, workers, seniors and Aboriginal people,” says Daryl Rock,CCL's associate director of Knowledge Exchange. “CCL designed Sharing the Flame to give promising initiatives the visibility they deserve and to help others learn from success.”
Selected programs will be recognized at a CCL awards ceremony in Ottawa on June 12, 2007, and showcased at a conference on June 13, 2007. The projects will also be featured in an “idea book” that will be distributed in print and electronic format to stakeholders and interested parties across Canada.
CCL is currently seeking nominations for Sharing the Flame: Recognizing Excellence in Learning. Entries are open to individuals and organizations with active projects related to any of the five learning themes. Please complete and submit CCL’s Sharing the Flame Call for Nominations by Monday, April 2, 2007.
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Aboriginal Learning Knowledge Centre’s national conference
CCL’s Aboriginal Learning Knowledge Centre is holding its first annual conference in Edmonton, March 7–9, 2007.
Bringing together more than 100 participants from across the country, this national event is an important forum for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people to share and explore promising practices, and identify emerging gaps.
“Our goal is to provide opportunities for a national network to exchange knowledge about Aboriginal learning initiatives and effective practices, and identify ways to strengthen learning outcomes among Aboriginal people,” said Dr. Marie Battiste, academic director of the Aboriginal Education Research Centre.
“This three-day event is a crucial step in bringing together members of our community to discuss information gathered through the knowledge centre’s working groups,” added Dr. Vivian Ayoungman, executive director of First Nations Adult and Higher Education Consortium.
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