I am a graduate student at the University of Saskatchewan, in the School and Counselling Psychology program. I am searching for men 18 years of age or older, who have been diagnosed with a chronic illness at least two years ago, and who are interested in volunteering to participate in a study about creative behaviour and chronic illness. This project is a part of my thesis research to obtain a Masters of Education.

The purpose of the study is to explore the relationship between creative behaviour and stress. If you agree to participate in this study, you will be asked to complete an online survey containing questions about your background, your personal attitudes, your feelings towards various situations, and your involvement in creative activities. Depending on how many creative activities you participate in, it will take approximately 15-30 minutes to complete the survey. The survey will be available online at https://survey.usask.ca/survey.php?sid=15430

If you wish to learn more about this study or have any questions or comments about this study, please feel free to contact me at 966–5263 or tajesto@yahoo.ca, or my faculty advisor, Dr. Jennifer Nicol at 306 966-5261 or jaj.nicol@usask.ca. We would be happy to provide more details about this study.

If you wish to participate, you may click on the following link or paste it into your web browser:

https://survey.usask.ca/survey.php?sid=15430

Thank you very much for your help.

Sincerely,
Tara Storie
Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education
University of Saskatchewan.
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This research has been reviewed by the Ethics Review Board at the University of Saskatchewan to ensure that it conforms to ethical standards set for research with human subjects. If you have any questions for the Ethics Review Board, please contact the Research Ethics Office at (306) 966 – 2084.

The Nova Scotia Policy Review is an independent magazine that explores our common life in the community with style and spark. Each quarterly issues covers politics, culture and justice, drawing on a wide range of voices to pose real solutions to pressing problems. Its original reporting has been cited as evidence in the legislative assembly and municipal chambers and has been republished in the daily press.

CURRENT ISSUE: MARCH 2009

The MARCH issue looks at the role of Indigenous knowledge in our culture and economy – from democracy, to the fisheries, to academia. In a new department called Community Economics, the Coastal Learning Communities Network sets out its concept for a just restoration of the fisheries. Caroline Cameron calls attention to the cultural and political place of Gaelic and Mi’kmaw in our communities. And the differences between classical and Indigenous approaches to research are given a personal reading in a new book by Shawn Wilson.

ALSO:

. Matthew Scott writes about coming home in “Blomidon or bust.” Arts consultant Andrew David Terris describes how culture is moving from the margins to the centre of our economy and why we need to invest in our creative core. And Shauna MacKinnon in Manitoba surveys national and regional approaches to poverty reduction.

. Chris Arsenault’s critical history of Agent Orange in Canada is reviewed. The question of political education in schools is raised – and answered. The public value in farmland is documented. And the conceptual problems in creating a new department of economic and rural development are outlined.

. There are briefs on an online farmers’ market, reading out the recession, coastal concerns in St. Margaret’s Bay, geomatics and community action, and what’s missing from the province’s new climate change action plan. The Regional Review digests youth and family policy in New Brunswick and the state of poverty in Ontario – and offers a comic take on the work-life balance of politicians. There’s also a summary of pressing social problems in Nova Scotia and George Orwell weighs in on the silent protest of journalists at The Chronicle Herald.

. Plus: new cartoon by Janet Larkman and illustration by Jack McMaster.

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Canadian Social Forum in Calgary
May 19-22, 2009

Dear Colleagues/Friends,

The shift from decades of economic prosperity to an economic downturn has magnified social challenges in Canada. In spite of our resources, innovation, energy and commitment, poverty persists.

Clearly, it is time for a rethink.

We are inviting you to the first Canadian Social Forum which takes place in Calgary Alberta, May 19-22, 2009.

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Leaders from a variety of backgrounds and standpoints will collaborate to consider how individuals, governments, communities, employers, small agencies and large organizations can reduce poverty. Much of the program will highlight the innovative work on this issue.

You can find the program for this event at http://www.ccsd.ca/csf/2009/. You can also download the Preliminary Program flier(PDF).

Please help spread the word by forwarding this information to your professional contacts and networks.

Cheers

Charities Information Sessions
Announcing 2009 Sessions

We are writing to you today to request your help in announcing the 2009 CRA - Charities Information Sessions.

Every year staff from the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency visit communities across the country to provide information sessions for registered charities. This year, we will also be visiting a number of smaller communities. As the federal regulator of registered charities, the Directorate provides these sessions to help registered charities understand their obligations under the Income Tax Act.

The sessions are free and we encourage all registered charities to send representatives. We would appreciate your help in posting the link to the Charities Information Sessions http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/chrts/sssns/menu-eng.html , to your charities' Web site, if you have one.

The Charities Information Sessions cover a number of topics and are quite informative. Information is provided about various income tax provisions and obligations, which are often part of a charity’s daily life (i.e. issuing receipts for donations). This year we will be talking about the new T3010B - Charities Annual Information Return. This is also a great opportunity to ask questions and to share information with other charities.

Sessions are delivered in the spring, typically May and June, and in the fall, in September and October. Registration for the Spring sessions will open on Aril 8th, 2009 and for the Fall sessions on August 10th, 2009.

Thank you for helping us reach all charities.

If you have any questions, call our Client Services at 1-800-267-2384.

Augmentative Communication Community
partnerships-Canada

ACCPC (Augmentative Communication Community partnerships-Canada) is a nonprofit national organization that addresses social justice issues for peoplewith severe communication disabilities who use augmentative and alternativecommunication (AAC) systems and require specific accommodations to services.

With funding from Justice Canada, we have just developed a series ofguidelines and accommodations to promote equal access to legal services andrepresentation.

The On-line resources are aimed at legal professionals and use video clipsand downloadable guidelines. We believe that these resources will bepertinent to other sectors of the community.They are now available at:

http://www.accpc.ca/ej-resources.htm