Deaf Centre Manitoba (DCM), Inc. is a non-profit Charitable organization which recognizes the value of Deaf Culture and American Sign Language. The purpose of the organization is to coordinate and/or provide resources, and programs that enhance the development of the Deaf community.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Friday, May 23, 2014
Deaf Resource Centre (DRC) office closed for three days!
Deaf Resource Centre (DRC) will be closed on Monday, May 26th to Wednesday, May 28th due to construction work.
We will re-open on Thursday, May 29th at 9:30 a.m.
Thank you for your patience:)
Sheila Montney
Executive Director
Deaf Centre Manitoba Inc
We will re-open on Thursday, May 29th at 9:30 a.m.
Thank you for your patience:)
Sheila Montney
Executive Director
Deaf Centre Manitoba Inc
City of Winnipeg-Corydon-Osborne Area Plan
Open House Display Boards
The eight display
boards presenting content from the draft plan at the open house have now been
added to the project website: www.winnipeg.ca/ppd/Corydon. They
can be found under the What's New sidebar.
The consultant is continuing to seek comments over the next two weeks. The questionnaire at the open house asked:
The consultant is continuing to seek comments over the next two weeks. The questionnaire at the open house asked:
- What are the elements that you
like best about the draft plan?
- What elements of the plan do
you disagree with, if any, and why?
Thursday, May 22, 2014
IWGS and KLINIC Sexual Assault Crisis Program
IWGS
and KLINIC Sexual Assault Crisis Program present
PIECEWORK:
An afternoon of collage-making for survivors of sexual assault
Saturday,
May 31, 2014, 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Klinic, 870 Portage Ave. (room B10)
We
invite survivors of sexual assault to come together in a safe(r) and supportive
environment, to work through being a survivor via the creative, accessible
cut-and-paste art form of collage.
The
goal of this event is to empower survivors of sexual assault to engage with the
possibilities of healing through creativity, art and self-expression,
while helping to ease the painful isolation of survivorhood by gathering in a
community space.
-Refreshments
served
-Wheelchair
accessible
-ASL-English
interpretation provided
-Childminding
provided
-Bus
tickets available
-No
fee to attend
-All
genders welcome
AVLIC 2014 Film shoot available for all leading men, Hollywood starlets, child stars and thespians!
Calling all leading men, Hollywood starlets, child stars and thespians,
After the tremendous
success of the MAVLI AVLIC 2014 Conference bid video that was filmed here in
Winnipeg, MAVLI is currently planning another film shoot for the AVLIC 2014 Conference
trailer, and we are looking for actors and extras to don costumes star in our
video. Filming will take place on May 29, 2014 at 8:00pm at the Hotel Fort
Garry.
If you are
interested in volunteering, please email volunteering@avlic2014.com before May 27th
2014.
Thank-you and
we’ll see you there,
AVLIC 2014 Volunteer Co-chairs
Attention for Deaf Artist as this invitation letter is for you!!
The AVLIC 2014 planning committee would like to invite
Deaf artists throughout Manitoba to participate in a Deaf Art Show during the
AVLIC 2014 conference being hosted in Winnipeg.
Please click on the link to watch "Invitation to
Manitoba Deaf Artists"
Here are some of the details:
AVLIC 2014 Conference Dates: July 8 – 12, 2014 DEAF ART
SHOW: July 10th & 11th
Location: Hotel Fort Garry
222 Broadway, Winnipeg
Cost: FREE
*Artist also have the option of selling their work on the
premises.
If you are a Deaf artists living in Manitoba and are
interested in displaying your work on July 10th and 11th, please contact Elaine
Fong at
email: elainefong333@hotmail.com
FaceTime: elainefong333@hotmail.com
Skype: elainefong333
Elaine Fong & Dianna Rasing
Special Events Co-Chairs
AVLIC 2014 Planning Committee
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
AVLIC- DEAF ARTISTS TO SHOW ART WORK
Hi All,
Here's
another chance to show your art!
AVLIC is
having their world conference here in Manitoba the week of July 8th.
They
support Deaf Artists to show and sell their art work.
Conference dates for AVLIC 2014: July 8 – 12
WHO: Manitoba Deaf artists
WHEN: Deaf
Art Show: JULY 10th & 11th
WHERE: Hotel Fort Garry (Deaf Art Show in the lobby and hallways in a high
traffic area)
COST: FREE :)
WHAT: Show some of their artwork. Artists can also sell their work.
Here is the link to the Youtube: http://youtu.be/N1tJVELk-0k
Please pass
the word to other Deaf artists, that includes photographers!
Best,
Alice Crawford
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Deaf Walk Club (DWC) news!
Hello everyone!!
I would like to announce that I am now organizing Deaf Walk Club (DWC) every Tuesdays evening. I will make
new schedule events starting from June to September, 2014. You will receive the new schedule on Tuesday, May 27th.
Hike: Little Mountain trail - 3.5 km
approx 45 minutes to 1 hour. Meet us at parking lot on Farmer Avenue off
90 Route turn West for 6:30 pm.
Hope to see you
there. If you have any questions, please contact me by phone - 204-770-9881
(text only) or email cbarnold10@shaw.ca
Thank you,
Charlene Arnold
Deaf Walk Club Leader
Friday, May 16, 2014
Deaf Resource Centre (DRC) office closing for May Long Weekend
Hello,
Deaf Resource Centre (DRC) will be closed on Monday, May 19th due to Statutory holiday- Victoria Day.
We will re-open on Tuesday, May 20th at 9:30 a.m.
Have a good long weekend!
Sheila Montney
Executive Director
Deaf Centre Manitoba Inc
Deaf Resource Centre (DRC) will be closed on Monday, May 19th due to Statutory holiday- Victoria Day.
We will re-open on Tuesday, May 20th at 9:30 a.m.
Have a good long weekend!
Sheila Montney
Executive Director
Deaf Centre Manitoba Inc
Manitoba Deaf Golf Club (MDGC) news about Golf league every Weds!
Hello,
Manitoba Deaf Golf Club (MDGC) is hosting Golf league every
Wednesdays until September. You can check MDGC's leaderboard- http://www.oobgolf.com/groups/Manitoba+Deaf+Golf+Club
Thanks,
Devin Stocki
Thanks,
Devin Stocki
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
R-eaching Equality Employment Services (REES) on CTV news!
Hello everyone,
I just received the word that Sue Tebows from R-eaching Equality Employment Services (REES) was on the news today. The news explain about the REES services.
Please see the link- http://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/ctv-morning-live/community-connection. I am not sure if it will show again tonight but keep eye on it.
Thanks,
Sheila Montney
Executive Director
Deaf Centre Manitoba Inc
I just received the word that Sue Tebows from R-eaching Equality Employment Services (REES) was on the news today. The news explain about the REES services.
Please see the link- http://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/ctv-morning-live/community-connection. I am not sure if it will show again tonight but keep eye on it.
Thanks,
Sheila Montney
Executive Director
Deaf Centre Manitoba Inc
Free English Classes for Deaf Adults
Hi
friends,
Please find
attached the ad of our upcoming English for Deaf Adults' program. Candidates
can contact Walter directly by email wluzzi@icmanitoba.com
to set up an appointment for a language assessment before registration.
Beginners will
meet on Mondays
Intermediate/Advanced
will meet on Wednesdays
No Saturday
classes this term
Feel free to
forward this email and attachment to those you may consider interested in
taking this program.
Thank you for
your support!
Walter Luzzi
Access
English Centre
Program Manager
Immigrant Centre
204.943.9969
ext. 234
www.icmanitoba.com
www.icmanitoba.com
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Reminder- Public Open House for Corydon-Osborne Area Plan for May 15th
Reminder: Public Open House This Week
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Date:
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Thursday,
May 15, 2014
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Location:
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Gladstone
School Gymnasium (2nd floor, elevator available)
500 Gertrude Avenue |
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Time:
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4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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You are invited to an open house to review and discuss the Corydon-Osborne Area Plan. The draft has been revised to reflect the comments received since the February public meeting. The complete draft will be available for review along with display panels highlighting key elements of the plan. The consultant will be seeking community input on the revised content and will be available to answer questions.
The open house will be facilitated by peter j. smith & company, inc., the urban planning and design consultants that have been retained to coordinate the completion of the plan. For more information on the project, please visit: www.winnipeg.ca/PPD/Corydon. Facebook users can also receive project updates in their news feed and participate in on-line discussion about the project: www.facebook.com/CorydonOsborne
Parking Pass and Parking location map for W3 and W4
Please print out both paper in order to get free parking for AEIP BBQ Appreciation Night on May 21st!
Revised email information for Canadian Deaf Dart Association fundraising event for June 18th!
Hello everyone!
The Canadian Deaf Dart Association (CCDA) is hosting a fundraiser on June 18, 2014!!
There'll be mini darts games to win prizes as well as pool table games..
Please come out and support us!
To get tickets please email one of us
Gordon Wiebe
Lorne Propkochuk
Robert Phillips
Leanne Grenier
Hope to see you all there!!
Thanks from CDDA
Friday, May 9, 2014
Mother's Day message for all Mothers in Deaf Community!
Hello,
It is for all Mothers in the Deaf Community. I hope you all will have an enjoyable special weekend for Mother's Day.
Please click or copy/paste the link -http://www.123greetings.com/send/view/05109414314700850146
Happy Mother's Day
Sheila Montney
Executive Director
Deaf Centre Manitoba Inc
It is for all Mothers in the Deaf Community. I hope you all will have an enjoyable special weekend for Mother's Day.
Please click or copy/paste the link -http://www.123greetings.com/send/view/05109414314700850146
Happy Mother's Day
Sheila Montney
Executive Director
Deaf Centre Manitoba Inc
Important notice about wedding social for Brenda Stanley & Joseph Comte- May 24th
If you would like to purchase tickets at the door, please
contact Brenda and/or Joseph at bdstanley@shaw.ca / jgcomte65@rogers.blackberry.net
to secure your names on the list.
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Deaf Mental Health Workshop -CANCELLED
Hello!
Deaf Mental Health Workshop
Saturday, May 10th, 2014
CANCELLED due to low number of registrations.
We hope you will register with us for the October workshop!
Thank you!
Mental Health Planning Committee
Deaf Mental Health Workshop
Saturday, May 10th, 2014
CANCELLED due to low number of registrations.
We hope you will register with us for the October workshop!
Thank you!
Mental Health Planning Committee
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
9th Annual Winnipeg International Storytelling Festival!!
Be advised that Saturday, May 10th at 1 p.m- David Burke is one of the group storyteller that will be there. It is good for the family!! An interpreter will be provided!
Saturday, May 10th at 7 pm- Adult only for Night Storytelling with David Burke along with other presenters. An interpreter will be provided !
Wedding Social for Adam Momotiuk & Stacy Radchenka-June 14th
Wedding Social for Adam Momotiuk and Stacey Radchenka
Saturday, June 14, 2014, 8:00 pm – 2:00 am.
Holy Cross Gymnasium Hall
300 Dubuc Street
Winnipeg, MB.
Admission: $10.00 per person
Please see Ticket Sellers:
Doug Momotiuk (dougmomotiuk@shaw.ca),
Wesley Momotiuk, Lionel Momotiuk, Patrick Momotiuk and Connie Momotiuk
The Grand Prizes’ List will include 50” LG HDTV, Ground Pool & 5
piece Umbrella Patio Set, BBQ Package and over 20 regular prizes and 50/50
draw.
Come out and Vegas style party with us.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Manitoba School for the Deaf (MSD) news!
Manitoba School for the Deaf is looking for
enthusiastic, outgoing families who will welcome a Deaf student into their home
for the 2014/2015 school year.
Homestay is rewarding for both the family and the
students who participate.
We would welcome you to talk with us if you:
·
Can communicate in ASL
·
Have a private bedroom for the
student
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Will include the student in your
day to day family life
·
Be willing to take the student on
outings
HOST
FAMILIES WILL BE COMPENSATED $600.00/month (for 10 months).
The
compensation is NON TAXABLE.
Homestay families must provide a safe and supportive
environment for our Deaf student. All families will be screened and visited
before a decision can be made to have a student in the home.
All family members 18 years of age and over must
undergo a Winnipeg Police Service “Personal Request for Criminal Record Search”
and a Province of Manitoba “Child Abuse Registry Access Application” to ensure
safety of the student.
Students are placed in the home during the school
year. Students typically go home on weekends, and all school holiday breaks.
If you are interested to be host parent or for further
information please contact:
Winnipeg Police Services (WPS) 's announcement about Osborne area
Hello everyone,
Winnipeg Police Service is advising drivers to avoid Osborne area due both direction are closed due to motor vehicle accident investigation.
Please see this message announcement-http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/Driver-in-hospital-after-rollover-on-Osborne-Street-258090261.html
Thanks,
Sheila Montney
Executive Director
Sheila Montney
Executive Director
Deaf Centre Manitoba Inc
ASL Video message from Deaf Centre Manitoba Inc (DCM Inc) Executive Director
Hello everyone,
Please see the link to see my video message about May workshop this coming Saturday. Here is the link - http://youtu.be/klbX_XogtmU
If you are interested to go, please RSVP me by email- deafmb@shawbiz.ca by this Thursday, May 8th.
Thank you,
Sheila Montney
Executive Director
Deaf Centre Manitoba Inc
Please see the link to see my video message about May workshop this coming Saturday. Here is the link - http://youtu.be/klbX_XogtmU
If you are interested to go, please RSVP me by email- deafmb@shawbiz.ca by this Thursday, May 8th.
Thank you,
Sheila Montney
Executive Director
Deaf Centre Manitoba Inc
St. Francis de Sales Manitoba Catholic Church of the Deaf (MCCD) news!
St. Francis de Sales
Manitoba Catholic Church of the Deaf
(MCCD)
Manitoba Catholic Church of the Deaf
(MCCD)
FIL-UKRAINIAN Lunch Fundraising, May 4, 2014
Congratulations! Rainbow Auction Winners
#
1 Lionel Berard
# 2
Patricia Galicia
# 3
Helen Perozuk
# 4 Darrin Dunn
# 4 Darrin Dunn
# 5
K. D. Nelson
Another success because of
your continued support, tickets were sold out!
Our sincere apology for those people we did not
accommodate, next year we will be more prepared J
From our hearts to yours, “THANK YOU!”
“DC CAFE, thank you!”
Friday, May 2, 2014
Manitoba Cultural Society of the Deaf (MCSD) news!
Hello everyone
Manitoba Cultural Society of the Deaf (MCSD) would like to inform you all that they had an interview with Dame Glennie (Deaf percussionist from Scotland). They had special invitation with 15 Deaf people to join along with her on the stage.
Please see the media on the television:
Global TV-On Focus Manitoba on Saturday May 9th and Sunday, May 10th at 6:30 p.m.
It was shown on yesterday news under CBC so you can see the link -http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/renowned-deaf-percussionist-takes-stage-with-winnipeg-orchestra-1.2628935
For more information about Spring for Music live stream to watch Glennie's performance from Carnegie Hall with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra for this performance:
http://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2014/5/8/0730/PM/Spring-for-Music-Winnipeg-Symphony-Orchestra/
Thanks,
Sheila Montney
Executive Director
Deaf Centre Manitoba Inc
Manitoba Cultural Society of the Deaf (MCSD) would like to inform you all that they had an interview with Dame Glennie (Deaf percussionist from Scotland). They had special invitation with 15 Deaf people to join along with her on the stage.
Please see the media on the television:
Global TV-On Focus Manitoba on Saturday May 9th and Sunday, May 10th at 6:30 p.m.
It was shown on yesterday news under CBC so you can see the link -http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/renowned-deaf-percussionist-takes-stage-with-winnipeg-orchestra-1.2628935
For more information about Spring for Music live stream to watch Glennie's performance from Carnegie Hall with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra for this performance:
http://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2014/5/8/0730/PM/Spring-for-Music-Winnipeg-Symphony-Orchestra/
Thanks,
Sheila Montney
Executive Director
Deaf Centre Manitoba Inc
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