Beluga whales are highly sociable animals, traveling, hunting and playing together. Therefore, beluga whales need the ability to find each other when they are lost or separated from their pod. They do this by calling to each other. However, not all of these ‘contact calls’ are the same. Beluga whales make a large number of unique and complex calls when attempting to locate each other.
Brand new research from Ocean Wise, indicates that the reason why there are so many different ‘contact calls’ is because each different call is used to identify and contact distinct individuals – similar to how each human being has its own individual name!
Come and learn about this cutting edge science and how the data on wild beluga calls was actually collected.
Price: Free, but register here to guarantee your seat
Location: The Vancouver Aquarium
Accessibility: This event is wheelchair accessible Gender neutral and accessible bathrooms.
ASL Interpreter: Yes (supplied by WIDDH)
Event Webpage: https://education.ocean.org/oceanmatters/calendar/event/36421
Facebook Event:: here!
For more information see ocean.org/oceanmatters
Description of the photo posted- A small curve of all tea light candles in a row on fire in the dark!
Anymonous quote:
Alec Ratai January 11 2018
Richard Dittrick January 30 2018
Carole Pompies February 2018
Dianne Lewis February 2018
Orville (Tom) Cumiford February 03 2018
Dora Nikiforuk (Dickman) March 09 2018
Cora Gray (Mark) April 26 2018
Robert (Bob) Russell May 08 2018
Paul Harry June 04 2018
Grace Andersen (Baker) June 14 2018
Linda Archibald August 02 2018
Shirley Reeves August 04 2018
Donald Wade August 07 2018
Peter Cherewick August 13 2018
Percy Isbister August 21 2018
Mark Benson September 04 2018
Julie Martin September 05 2018
Victoria (Luce) LeBlanc (Timson) October 15 2018
Ken Loehr December 02 2018
Russell Ward December 13 2018
Patrick Rafferty December 30 2018
Wednesday, February 13th
5-7pm
Halpern Centre 126
SFU Burnaby
ASL request deadline: January 29th
RSVP: admin@sfpirg.ca
The Town Hall for Student Space is your opportunity to hear directly from SFU student groups who are at risk of losing space on campus. You’ll get to hear how the loss of space will impact their ability to continue serving students, and why they need to be housed on campus. You’ll also get to ask questions of the panelists, and learn the truth about what’s happening on campus.
For a list of panelists, please visit https://sfpirg.ca/event/
ASL interpretation has been booked for this event. If you plan to attend and will need ASL interpretation, please contact us at admin@sfpirg.ca by January 29th. If we receive no emails requesting ASL by January 29th, ASL interpretation will be cancelled.
Wednesday, January 30th, 2019
1:30-5:30pm
Library 2020
SFU Burnaby
ASL request deadline: January 15th
RSVP: https://sfpirg.ca/event/putting-your-values-into-practice-workshop/
Are you a student leader at SFU? Are you currently on the Board of Directors of a student society, or are you considering running for election? Then this workshop is for you!
Come and join other student leaders who care about putting their values into practice – through governance! Explore what it means to be a leader who governs with integrity, and who implements policies and practices that reflect both organizational and personal values.
Capacity for this exciting workshop is limited, and registration is required! Register today!
Please note that the ASL registration deadline is January 15th. If no registrations requesting ASL are received by this date, ASL interpretation will be cancelled.
Hi to you all from homefriendly.
If you are interested to attend for First Aid/CPR/EAD.
If you have any concerns & contract to Homefriendly at homefriendly4@gmail.com
ProSafe first Aid in Surrey had booked for January 26, 2019 as discussed. Go ahead and post to deaf group and they will take care of the interpreters.
Payment can be made by visa or MasterCard (or cash if you come to the office) by phone.
Class is from 8:30 to 4:30.
If they prefer they can register for the course online at www.prosafefirstaid.ca
They simply click on course information and registration, select Red Cross emergency first aid, then January 26, 2019. If you do register online we do ask that they also email us at info@prosafefirstaid.ca to let us know you are part of deaf group as we are holding seats in that class for you. Payment for the course is done during registration.
Everyone who registers will get an email confirmation and also a reminder a few days before the course. It includes the date, time and location of our school.
Let me know if there is anything else.
David J. Vusich
Manager, ProSafe First Aid
www.prosafefirstaid.ca
COMMUNICATIONS/MARKETING MANAGER
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Communications Marketing Manager
Communications Marketing Manager
CASE MANAGER – EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLOR
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DEADLINE IS DEC 28, Friday
CLAIMS WORKSHOPS HAVE BEEN SET UP TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO ANY REMAINING CLASS MEMBERS WHO WISH TO SUBMIT CLAIMS BY THE JANUARY 24, 2019 DEADLINE
This information concerns the settlement in the Schools for the Deaf Class Action involving
Claims workshops have been arranged by Class Counsel at locations in Toronto, Kitchener/Waterloo, London, and Bellville. Claimants can get assistance at these workshops to commission the swearing of the oaths in those claim forms and help to complete their claims forms, if necessary.
If you or someone you know still needs to have someone commission their oath or needs assistance with the completion of a claim form, please consider attending or having them attend one of the claims workshops listed below.
Please contact class counsel at 1-877-309-9111 or schoolabuse@kmlaw.ca if you will be attending one of the workshops.
Claims workshops will be held in the following dates and places:
| Date | City | Location |
| January 9, 2019 | London | London Public Library – Central Library 251 Dundas Street London, ON N6H 6H9 9:00am to 5:00pm |
| January 10, 2019 | Toronto | Koskie Minsky LLP 20 Queen Street West, 9th floor Toronto, ON M5H 3R3 9:30am to 5:00pm |
| January 14, 2019 | Bellville | Holiday Inn Express 291 North Front Street Belleville, ON K8P 3C3 9:00am to 5:00pm |
| January 14, 2019 | Kitchener/Waterloo | Crawford Class Action Services – (GCG) Suite 610, 180 King Street South Waterloo, ON N2J 1P8 9:00am to 5:00pm |
Please contact the Administrator should you have any questions about this email, the settlement or about submitting a claim. The Administrator can be reached at:
Schools for the Deaf Class Action Administrator
3-505, 133 Weber St N
Waterloo, ON N2J 3G9
Toll Free: 1-855-823-0656
TTY: 1-877-627-7027
Toll Free Fax: 1-888-842-1332
Email: Schoolabuseclassaction@crawco.ca
Website: www.schoolsforthedeafclassaction.ca
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My daughter is taking Intro ASL 11 online through the Burnaby School
District and would like a tutor to help her practice. One hour/week,
$30/hr. She is available Mondays after 3pm and Wednesdays after 2pm,
and weekends. We live near W.10th Ave and Alma, or another location
could be arranged.
Please contact me (Karen) if you are interested: karenorth@gmail.com
Hello BC Deaf Community,
We are writing to let you know the Sign Language Interpreting Program at Douglas College will not be admitting new students for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Due to the low number of students currently attending the prerequisite program at Vancouver Community College, we will not have enough eligible students next year to run first-year classes in Sign Language Interpreting. We fully anticipate completing a regular intake the following year.
Students who are currently enrolled in the program will be able to continue, and we will run a full range of second-year classes for them in the 2019-2020 year.
If you have any questions, please direct them to Dr. Karla Gronsdahl, Dean of Child, Family and Community Studies at gronsdahlk@douglascollege.ca or 604-527-5137.
Thank you for your continued support of the Sign Language Interpreting Program.
Karla Gronsdahl, PhD
Dean, Faculty of Child, Family and Community Studies
Emergency First Aid (1-day course with CPR/C and AED.
The course fee is $95.00 per person, plus GST. They will provide the interpreters. The class is a maximum 15 in a group. There are available on Saturday January 26,2019. Classes run from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 pm in Surrey.
Please contact homefriendly4@gmail.com
That is a good opportunity to get your first aid certification & help job placement.
Homefriendly is looking for some respite care workers for weekends and possibly holidays for two young Deaf adults. If you need a little extra money and some socializing with two young Deaf adults, this might be a good opportunity to work part / full time. You need First Aid Certificate to work with two young Deaf adults.
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The Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WIDHH) is a provincial, multi-disciplinary, registered charitable organization serving the needs of deaf and hard of hearing individuals of all ages. We provide innovative client services and programs in several social service areas: Sign Language Interpreting; Employment Counseling; Seniors Outreach; Audiology and Communication Aids. Established in 1956, WIDHH has received numerous accolades over the years for our excellence in client services and community work.
Our Interpreting Department is current seeking a qualified candidate for the following position:
Job Summary:
Community Interpreting Services Booking Coordinator
Full-time, one-year contract January 7th, 2019 to January 31st, 2020
The Community Interpreting Services (CIS) is a program of the Interpreting Department at WIDHH. We are looking for an energetic, organized person with excellent telephone and computer skills with knowledge of the field of Sign Language Interpreting.
Work Performed:
– Assists with management of online database/scheduling/invoicing of regular and on-call interpreting bookings
– Reception duties, including answering requests via email, text, Skype, FaceTime, Glide, voice phone, TTY, and fax
– Assists with drop in clients for English-ASL translation of documents and completion of forms
– Supports clients on use of video relay services and other related technology training
– Develops and maintains relationships with clients
– Provides coverage for Medical Interpreting Services dispatcher for emergencies or on-call appts
– Provides after hours dispatch services when required
Qualifications:
– Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
– Minimum five years client service experience with Deaf, Deaf-Blind and/or Hard of Hearing public preferred
-In-depth sensitivity and knowledge about Deaf culture, Deaf-Blind needs and the communication needs of Hard of Hearing individuals
-Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
– Ability to communicate effectively with wide range of individuals, eg. clients, interpreters, agency staff, service providers, law enforcement, health care professionals, etc.
-Advanced computer skills; organized with excellent attention to detail
-Presents professionally and is respectful of confidentiality requirements of position
-Responsible and positive work attitude
Application deadline: Monday, December 17th, 2018
Priority consideration will be given to qualified applicants who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Please reply in confidence with cover letter and resume to:
Tim Mallach
Head of Interpreting Services
Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Email: tim.mallach@widhh.com
Fax: 604.736.4381
Web: www.widhh.com
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2018 Community Interpreting Services Booking Coordinator Job Posting – December 17th
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