Ongoing Events
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Presented by: John Howard Society of New Brunswick
Presented by: John Howard Society of New Brunswick
The John Howard Society of New Brunswick sponsored an awareness session which was held at the Saint John Branch October 17, 2011.
The theme for this year’s International Day for the Eradication of Poverty -- “Working together out of Poverty” -- highlights the need for a truly global anti-poverty alliance, one in which both developed and developing countries participate actively.
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The 1st JHS First Nations Affiliate in Canada
The JHSNB welcomed the Bej-ip-too-nen wee-jo-ked-wa-kun (We Brought Hope) First Nations Affiliate at their meeting in October. This affiliate is the 1st First Nations affiliate in Canada. Provincial Board member, Diamond Nicholas, was recognized for his leadership in establishing the Tobique affiliate.
Elsipogtog, was also accepted as a trial affiliate.
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The 1st JHS First Nations Affiliate in Canada
The JHSNB welcomed the Bej-ip-too-nen wee-jo-ked-wa-kun (We Brought Hope) First Nations Affiliate at their meeting in October. This affiliate is the 1st First Nations affiliate in Canada. Provincial Board member, Diamond Nicholas, was recognized for his leadership in establishing the Tobique affiliate.
Elsipogtog, was also accepted as a trial affiliate.
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Fourth Annual Staffing Day Draws a Full House
The 4th annual JHSNB-sponsored staffing day drew 60+ team members from throughout the Province. The Acting Child and Youth Advocate, Christian Whalen, was the keynote speaker, addressing youthful offenders and the Act in the Province. Brian Saunders talked about the Crime Prevention agenda, while Kathie Rodger and Brenda Malley, both from Public Safety, highlighted the new jail facility for female inmates in the Miramichi.
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The 4th annual JHSNB-sponsored staffing day drew 60+ team members from throughout the Province. The Acting Child and Youth Advocate, Christian Whalen, was the keynote speaker, addressing youthful offenders and the Act in the Province. Brian Saunders talked about the Crime Prevention agenda, while Kathie Rodger and Brenda Malley, both from Public Safety, highlighted the new jail facility for female inmates in the Miramichi.
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Appointment of Joanne Murray to a Provincial Transition Committee
Joanne Murray has been appointed by the Dept. of Public Safety as the John Howard Society of New Brunswick’s representative for the Provincial Transition Committee.
This committee acts as an advisory committee for the Dept. of Public Safety as it transitions female inmates to their new facility in Miramchi.
Joanne has demonstrated a strong commitment to support program services for female offenders, and is an excellent appointment for the committee.
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Joanne Murray has been appointed by the Dept. of Public Safety as the John Howard Society of New Brunswick’s representative for the Provincial Transition Committee.
This committee acts as an advisory committee for the Dept. of Public Safety as it transitions female inmates to their new facility in Miramchi.
Joanne has demonstrated a strong commitment to support program services for female offenders, and is an excellent appointment for the committee.
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Provincial Board Member Léo-Paul Pinet Receives the
Province’s Highest Honour
Léo-Paul Pinet was awarded the Order of New Brunswick as an individual who has demonstrated a high level of excellence and achievement in the social service field and made outstanding contributions to the social, cultural or economic well-being of New Brunswick and its residents.
Léo-Paul is a well-known champion of inclusiveness and social progress. He has played a key role in many undertakings aimed at reducing poverty, promoting volunteerism and helping people to obtain a better quality of life in New Brunswick. While currently fulfilling his role as Executive Director of the Centre de Bénévolat de la Péninsule Acadienne, Leo-Paul is also active as a member of the Canadian Volunteerism Initiative, a co-chair of Policy Link NB, a co-founder of the Mouvement Acadien des Communautés En Santé and an advisory board member of the School of Social Work at L’Université de Moncton.
Congratulations Léo-Paul!
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Province’s Highest Honour
Léo-Paul Pinet was awarded the Order of New Brunswick as an individual who has demonstrated a high level of excellence and achievement in the social service field and made outstanding contributions to the social, cultural or economic well-being of New Brunswick and its residents.
Léo-Paul is a well-known champion of inclusiveness and social progress. He has played a key role in many undertakings aimed at reducing poverty, promoting volunteerism and helping people to obtain a better quality of life in New Brunswick. While currently fulfilling his role as Executive Director of the Centre de Bénévolat de la Péninsule Acadienne, Leo-Paul is also active as a member of the Canadian Volunteerism Initiative, a co-chair of Policy Link NB, a co-founder of the Mouvement Acadien des Communautés En Santé and an advisory board member of the School of Social Work at L’Université de Moncton.
Congratulations Léo-Paul!
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John Howard Society NB - Advocacy
John Howard Society NB continues its advocacy role by calling on members of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick to speak out against the following:
The Omnibus Crime Bill in Ottawa, which is viewed as extremely expensive, will not promote public safety in the long run and will endanger the safety of offenders and correctional staff in the short term.
A Two-Tier Minimum Wage System in the Province where hospitality workers, which are predominantly female workers who struggle with wages that are already low (inclusive of our consumers), are targeted. Minimum wage places our consumers below or near the poverty level.
We work collaboratively with Provincial partners on such matters.
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John Howard Society NB continues its advocacy role by calling on members of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick to speak out against the following:
The Omnibus Crime Bill in Ottawa, which is viewed as extremely expensive, will not promote public safety in the long run and will endanger the safety of offenders and correctional staff in the short term.
A Two-Tier Minimum Wage System in the Province where hospitality workers, which are predominantly female workers who struggle with wages that are already low (inclusive of our consumers), are targeted. Minimum wage places our consumers below or near the poverty level.
We work collaboratively with Provincial partners on such matters.
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