by FOPLED | Dec 20, 2017 | FOPL News
Activating Indigenous Canada at Your Library The Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA-FCAB) Indigenous Matters Committee, in collaboration with Edmonton Public Library, Northern Lights Library System, and Toronto Public Library, has developed a toolkit to help public libraries promote and program for the Indigenous Canada MOOC. Indigenous Canada is a FREE Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) created by the University of Alberta, Faculty of Native Studies that looks at key issues facing Indigenous peoples today from a historical and critical perspective, highlighting national and local Indigenous-settler relations. As of December 2017, over 16,000 people were signed up for this MOOC. Activating indigenous canada at your library from Stephen Abram Libraries across Canada are encouraged to engage with the Indigenous Canada MOOC through public programming and staff training opportunities. Edmonton Public Library (EPL) activated Indigenous Canada through a series of speaker events, an exhibit, and the launch of the Voices of Amiskwaciy a digital platform supporting Indigenous storytelling. The link to the Indigenous Canada MOOC is also prominently displayed on EPL’s Exploring Reconciliation page. Check it out here. Northern Lights Library System’s Morinville Community Library is engaging with Indigenous Canada through Learning Circle sessions, an exhibit in partnership with Rise In Solidarity Edmonton (RISE), as well as a Blanket Exercise. See their Facebook page for more info. Toronto Public Library (TPL) promoted Indigenous Canada through a launch event with Chief Stacey Laforme, Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, as well as a 12-week Learning Circle. At TPL, Indigenous Canada is also being offered to staff as a training and professional development opportunity. For more info on TPL’s Indigenous Canada activities,...
by FOPLED | Dec 19, 2017 | FOPL News
CFLA-FCAB Executive Director’s Report November 2017 The following is an overview of new developments in activities since my last report dated September 21, 2017. Advocacy Consultation on the Copyright Board Review CFLA-FCAB Copyright submitted its response to the review on September 29, 2017. The document can be found on the CFLA-FCAB website at http://cfla-fcab.ca/wpcontent/uploads/2017/10/CFLA_FCAB_Copyright_Board_Submission_September_2017_F inal-1.pdf CRTC Community Programming Public Proceedings CFLA-FCAB along with the Ontario Library Association delivered a joint presentation on October 18th to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) public proceedings on the Renewal of the broadcasting licences for terrestrial broadcasting distribution undertakings that will expire in May 2018. The panel expressed great interest in the role that libraries could play in this area, posing a number of questions. We prepared a letter to respond to those questions more fully which was submitted by the end of October. Canadian Library Workers’ Day On October 20, 2017 the Canadian library community celebrated Canadian Library Workers’ Day across the country. There were a number of events planned throughout the library community. #Your Budget 2018 On December 5, 2017, CFLA-FCAB submitted it 2018 Pre-Budget Brief (August 2017) to the Honorable Minister Morneau’s office in response to the Minister’s own launch of PreBudget Consultations tagged # Your Budget 2018. We reiterated the need to Invest in library services and infrastructure, for Funding to support the Library Materials Service, to support Digitization of archival materials and funding for Library services targeted at Indigenous peoples. A Creative Canada On November 21, 2017 CFLA-FCAB submitted a letter to the Honorable Mélanie Joly in response to her announcement of an additional investment of $300...
by FOPLED | Dec 18, 2017 | FOPL News
Announced today: Dec. 18, 2017 Supporting the healthy development of Middle Years Children The Ontario Middle Years Strategy brings families, community, research, philanthropic, First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and government partners together to align, coordinate and amplify efforts to improve the wellbeing of children between the ages of 6 and 12, their families and communities. We are reaching out to families, communities, educators, coaches, Indigenous partners, researchers, policy-makers, service providers and all adults working with children to “gear up”. Together we can support healthy, happy, hopeful and thriving children and families in Ontario. Learn more at Ontario.ca/middleyears Read the guide. Read the strategy. Appuyer le développement sain des enfants durant les années intermédiaires La Stratégie ontarienne de soutien durant les années intermédiaires rassemble les familles, la communauté, la recherche, les organismes philanthropiques, les Premières Nations, les Métis, les Inuits et les partenaires gouvernementaux pour harmoniser, coordonner et amplifier les efforts visant à améliorer le bien-être des enfants âgés de 6 à 12 ans, de leurs familles et de leurs communautés. Nous tendons la main aux familles, aux communautés, aux éducateurs, aux entraîneurs, aux partenaires autochtones, aux chercheurs, aux décideurs, aux fournisseurs de services et à tous les adultes qui travaillent avec les enfants pour “se préparer”. Ensemble, nous pouvons soutenir les enfants et les familles en santé, heureux, pleins d’espoir et épanouis en Ontario. Pour en savoir plus visitez Ontario.ca/anneesintermediaires Lire le guide. Lire la stratégie. © Queen’s Printer for Ontario 2017 Ministry of Children and Youth Services OnMYWay_MiddleYears_06 CYS – Middle Years – Placemat – ENG – Stats Alt – High Res Print FINAL – Middle Years...
by FOPLED | Dec 15, 2017 | FOPL News
Bilingual message — Message bilingue GATINEAU, December 14, 2017 – Canadian Federation of Library Associations – Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (CFLA-FCAB) Concerned about US Net Neutrality Protection Elimination Recent news of the United States’ Federal Communications Commission Order[1]calling for the end of protecting net neutrality raises grave concerns. The future of information sharing globally could be put at risk if net neutrality is no longer protected. Ensuring that intellectual freedom is preserved, and access to information remains equally open to all is crucial to fostering an informed, educated democratic society. The Order named “Restoring internet freedom” aims to remove the 2015 Open Internet Order clause that requires: transparency (network management practices, performance characteristics, and terms and conditions of services must be made available); and, no unreasonable discrimination (providers cannot discriminate the transmission of lawful network traffic). “Net neutrality is required to ensure there is equitable access for all, to all types of information on the internet. The removal of Net Neutrality Protection would allow corporations to provide priority services for those willing to pay more, and disenfranchise those without the ability to pay” stated Peter Bailey, CFLA-FCAB Chair. “CFLA-FCAB fully supports the statements put forward by the American Library Association[2] and the Association of Research Libraries[3]in encouraging the United States Congress to vote against this Order”. The Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA-FCAB) is the united, national voice of Canada’s library community. Our member associations represent over 10,000 library workers in every province and territory. Our purpose is to advance library excellence in Canada, champion library values and the value of libraries and influence national and international public...
by FOPLED | Dec 15, 2017 | FOPL News
Check out what’s new at CommunityHubsOntario.ca Complete Your Profile & Get Connected If you haven’t already, please log back into CommunityHubsOntario.ca and complete your profile. It’ll only take a minute and will help you to connect with other members. Now available: Two-Year Progress Report Update on Community Hubs in Ontario: A Strategic Framework and Action Plan The Community Hubs Division released its “Two-Year Progress Report Update on Community Hubs in Ontario: A Strategic Framework and Action Plan” on October 12/17. Read the report on Ontario.ca CommunityHubsOntario.ca Re-launch Since the beta launch of CommunityHubsOntario.ca we have received fabulous feedback, suggestions and comments about improvements to the site. (Please keep them coming!) We have been busy working through all the input, holding planning sessions with our partners at KFL&A Health Informatics Unit and implementing many of your suggestions! A lot of that work happened behind the scenes to make improvements in features, functionality and adding new tools and resources to the website. We’re very excited that the first phase of work is completed and re-launched CommunityHubsOntario.ca on October 12 to coincide with the release of the Two-Year Progress Report. 2017 Community Hubs Summit Materials & Videos Now Online You can now find the Program from the 2017 Community Hubs Summit on CommunityHubsOntario.ca as well as links to a collection of videos called HubTalks that were filmed at the Summit. These include short compilations of interviews conducted during the Summit as well as full – length videos of keynote presenters & plenary panels. View the summit videos on CommunityHubsOntario.ca. In addition to new content from the 2017 Community Hubs Summit, changes...
