OMA Current e-News
July 6, 2005
Add your voice to the development of a new Museum
Policy
The Ontario Museum Association supports the development of a new
Museum Policy and participated in consultations on this topic last
week. There is opportunity for Ontario museums to add their voices
to this important discussion.
The Department of Canadian Heritage has released their Discussion
Guide Towards a New Museum Policy.The link is
http://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/progs/ph/pubs/mus-pol-mus/index_e.cfm
This is our chance to tell our stories, explain why what we do is
important and suggest what role the Government of Canada can play
in helping us do it even better. Please review the Guide and submit
your comments and/or ideas to:
Executive Director, Heritage
Department of Canadian Heritage
15 Eddy Street, 3rd Floor (15-3-C)
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 0M5
Fax: (819) 997-8392
E-mail: museum@pch.gc.ca
Recruitment for new Accessibility Standards
Advisory Council begins
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The following is a letter from the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship
and Immigration about recruitment for the new Accessibility Standards
Advisory Council created under the Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act, 2005.
Please do not reply to this e-mail. For inquiries please contact
the ministry at accessibility@mci.gov.on.ca
or call:
- Toll Free: 1-888-520-5828
- Toll Free TTY: 1-888-335-6611
June 27, 2005
Dear Friends:
The McGuinty government is moving forward to improve accessibility
in Ontario. We are now launching the recruitment process for the
new Accessibility Standards Advisory Council under the Accessibility
for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
The new law is strong and effective, and makes Ontario one of the
world leaders in improving accessibility for people with disabilities.
Under the act, meaningful, realistic standards will be developed
collaboratively by standards development committees, made up of
members of the disability community, public and private sector representatives
and government to address the full range of disabilities.
The Accessibility Standards Advisory Council will advise me on
progress made on standards development, public information programs
and other matters.
Membership of the council will be drawn from the broader public
and private sectors. The majority of council members will be people
with disabilities.
The effectiveness of this council will greatly depend on input
from organizations such as yours, and our recruitment process provides
an opportunity for your organization to have a voice in the implementation
of this new legislation.
Those interested in applying for chair and vice-chair of the Accessibility
Standards Advisory Council can submit an application to the Public
Appointments Secretariat by July 29, 2005. The deadline for members'
applications is August 19, 2005. Please see the Public Appointments
Secretariat website at http://www.pas.gov.on.ca/scripts/en/advertPositions.asp
Additional information and application packages in alternate formats
are available by calling 1-888-520-5828 or toll-free TTY 1-888-335-6611.
Your support in reaching out to members of your organization or
sector who may be interested in applying for these positions would
be appreciated. I have included an article on the new legislation
and the recruitment process that can be posted on your website or
published in your newsletter. I am also including an Overview of
the Roles and Responsibilities of the Accessibility Standards Advisory
Council, which describes the mandate and roles of the council.
I am confident that together we will create an accessible Ontario,
where our quality of life is enriched by the inclusion of all, and
our economy benefits from the contribution of all.
Sincerely,
Original Signed by Minister
Dr. Marie Bountrogianni
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration
(The Honourable Mike Colle was appointed the new Minister in late
June)
The Knowledge Development Centre launches 2006
funding competition
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Imagine Canada is pleased to announce the Knowledge Development
Centre's 2006 funding competition. The Knowledge Development Centre
provides funding to nonprofit and charitable organizations and post-secondary
institutions to conduct research on volunteering and volunteerism.
In 2006, the Knowledge Development Centre will fund research projects
that address the following themes:
- Volunteer Experiences
- Communities of Interest
- · Research reviews of volunteers and volunteerism in
Canada
- Developing Leadership
Please visit http://www.kdc-cdc.ca
and click on "Applying for Research Funding" to find the
2006 Application Guidelines, the 2006 Application Form, and an updated
version of Tips for Developing a Research Project, which includes
some helpful advice for developing a research project. The Web site
also includes an updated "Frequently Asked Questions"
section for applicants.
Applications may be submitted online or by courier or post. See
the 2005 Application Guidelines for details about submitting an
application. All applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. EST
on Friday, September 16, 2005, so don't delay!
Please forward this email to anyone who might be interested in
applying for research funding. Imagine Canada's Knowledge Development
Centre is funded by the Government of Canada through the Canada
Volunteerism Initiative (CVI).
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