OTHER PROGRAMS

(Scroll down for information on the Youville Centre, St. Mary's Home, Big Brothers, Big Sisters.)

TUNGASUVVINGAT INUIT COMMUNITY CENTRE

In 2004 iSisters won the Conference Board of Canada's Community Learning Award for our work with Tungasuvvingat Inuit. This award recognizes innovative community-based programs that use

technology to increase inclusiveness

in society.

Read the article written by the Conference Board of Canada on iSisters' employment support progam at Tungasuvvingat Inuit.

Read the article published in Diversity in the Workplace about iSisters' employment support program with Tungasuvvingat Inuit.

YOUVILLE CENTRE

The Learners - Young mothers facing economic, social and/or academic barriers who use the education and outreach services of Youville Centre.

From our Youville learners:

"Thank you for dedicating your time to helping us with computers. My homepage rocks." Krystal

"Without you I woundn't have had the chance to become a computer whiz." Zara

"Thank you for all the help it showed me I am not that stupid with computers.&" Amanda

BIG SISTERS BIG BROTHERS OTTAWA

BIG SISTERS BIG BROTHERS OTTAWA

The Learners : Youths (ages 6 -17) from disadvantaged circumstances who use the mentoring services of Big Sisters Big Brothers Ottawa.

ST MARY'S HOME

The Learners : At risk pregnant teens (ages 13 - 19) who use the support services of St. Mary's Community Outreach and Program Centre.

The Program - The Academic Support Program for the women of St. Mary's focuses on using the Internet, information literacy, Palm Pilot technology and Web design. This program follows the school year and is aligned to provincial curriculum so that the students can earn credit towards graduation through the Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board.

Testimonial
"Cathy was great, she helped me graduate from high school. I am grateful for learning about technology because it is used in our every day lives. I can't wait to get my first computer for when I start university."

Sarah, Former Learner