As a result of its partnership with Rotary International, Toastmasters International has developed eight leadership training programs exclusively for Rotarians and Rotaractors. Check them out in the Rotary Learning Centre:

• Develop a Speech
• Deliver a Speech
• The Inspirational Speech
• Interpersonal Communication and Networking
• Leadership Basics  
• Leading a Team
• Collaboration
• Building Consensus

You need to sign into your my.rotary.org account to access these courses.

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Rotary District Indigenous Committee – Speaker Series

Guest Speaker – Cheryl Whiskeyjack: Speaking on Canada 150ish

Time: Tuesday May 18, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. MDT 
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Meeting ID:  926 6519 4123
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Meeting ID: 926 6519 4123

“I often say that ‘Canada’ thinks it knows the Indigenous folks of the land but what they know is bits. This session will unpack the elements of Canadian policies and actions that continue to impact all of us today. All the pieces of laws and legislations, like the Indian Act, cultural prohibitions, residential schools, the Sixties Scoop (as well as the present scoop), MMIWG, etc. All of these happened while Canada was being formed as a nation. I also often say we have this awesome prequel! A hybrid balance of this prequel place is where I work hard to help our community to arrive at.” 

Cheryl Whiskeyjack is executive director of the Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society. The Society is committed to building upon the strengths of Aboriginal children, youth and families to enable them to grow spiritually, emotionally, physically and mentally so that they can walk proudly in both the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities. A distinguished alumna from MacEwan University, Cheryl is a key leader in the not-for-profit sector both locally and nationally. In Edmonton, she has fostered partnerships with many organizations, including Edmonton Public Schools, Edmonton Police Service, Alberta Children’s Services, Blue Quills University, MacEwan University and the University of Calgary. Cheryl is a general member at the National Advisory Council on Poverty.

Suggested Pre-viewing: Lion, starring: Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman 

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Are you looking to get involved? Do you want to make a positive difference in Rotary? Apply to serve as chair of RYLA! Youth Services is looking for a dynamic leader to serve in this position for the 2021-22 Rotary year

The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) brings Interactors from across District 5370 together for a one-day developmental conference packed with workshops and speakers intended to empower confidence and teach vital skills required for those stepping into leadership roles.

To apply, submit your resumé and a letter of intent by email to youth5370@gmail.com, no later than May 31. For questions or clarification, please reach out to our Youth Services co-chairs, Elizabeth Bonkink and Myles Dykes by email at youth5370@gmail.com.

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The Cash and Camping Lottery’s Summer Sizzler Early Bird Package will turn your location into a staycation!

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Plus you’ll be entered to win RVs, ATVs, boats, cash and more!

Add on your Summer Cash 50/50 tickets for a shot at winning up to $175,000! 

Don’t forget your 10 days of Summer tickets: 10 days. 20 winners. $68,000 in prizes!

See the prizes and get your tickets at www.cashandcamping.com 

All lottery proceeds support three Rotary Clubs in Grande Prairie as well as seven other non-profit groups.  

Early Bird Ticket Cut-off is May 30.