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Fall Education Seminars

The AESES Education Committee would like to offer members seminars to help you welcome fall.

 

AESES Fall 2024 Education Seminars

    • FortWhyte Alive – Sunset Goose Flights | Wed., Oct. 2  FULL as of 09/23/24.
    • Saint-Boniface Cemetery Tour | Wed., Oct. 30  FULL as of 09/23/24.
    • Heights Outdoors Introduction to Archery | Thu., Nov. 7 FULL as of 09/20/24.
    • Labour Relations – Union-Employer Negotiations (In-Person) | Thu., Nov. 14 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm
    • Canadian Museum for Human Rights – Indigenous Rights Tour | Tue., Nov. 19 | 6:00 – 7:30 pm
    • Labour Relations – Union-Employer Negotiations (Virtual) | Mon., Nov. 25 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Registration opens on Thursday, October 3 at 10:00 am.

 

All seminars have limited capacity and will be conducted in-person unless otherwise noted. Deadlines for registration are listed below the seminar.

Waitlists will be made available if necessary. While we anticipate offering all seminars listed, details and times are subject to change and availability.

These seminars are for AESES signed members* and a guest (limit of one guest per member, per event). Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, with your completed registration form and payment (if required).

Please complete the registration form below.

Seminars being offered (click on the title for complete details)

FortWhyte Alive - Sunset Goose Flights | Wed., Oct. 2 | 5:30 – 8:00 pm - FULL
FortWhyte Alive - Sunset Goose Flight

Watch as the sun slowly disappears below the horizon and geese begin landing on Lake Devonian at sunset in this breathtaking autumn ritual. Throughout the night, you can participate in activities from the migration education station.

FortWhyte Alive – Sunset Goose Flights
Wednesday, October 2 | 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Presenter: FortWhyte Alive
Location: FortWhyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Road
Free for AESES members | $5.00 Non-members | Max 30
Please note: If you have a current membership for FortWhyle Alive, then you and your spouse/ family (depending on your membership type) can all attend for no change with our group. Please check off “Are you a FortWhyte Alive Member?” on the registration form.

Registration Deadline: September 27, 2024 or until full.

FULL

Saint-Boniface Cemetery Tour | Wed., Oct. 30 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm - FULL

Visit the oldest cemetery in Western Canada and discover its history. Learn about illustrious contributors to Manitoba history while visiting some important gravesites, including Louis Riel’s. Step into the ruins of the Basilica that burned in 1968 and see the spectacular stained-glass windows in the most recent and modern of St. Boniface’s five cathedrals.

Saint-Boniface Cemetery Tour
Wednesday, October 30 | 6:30 – 7:00 pm
Presenter: Loik Raymond, Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum
Location: Le Musée de Saint-Boniface Museum, 494 Tache Avenue
Free for AESES members | $5.00 Non-members | Max 30

Registration Deadline: October 23, 2024 or until full.

FULL

Heights Outdoors Introduction to Archery | Thu., Nov. 7 | 7:00 – 9:00 pm - FULL

Are you thinking about being the next Robin Hood? Learn all about archery and how to shoot for beginners.

Heights Outdoors Introduction to Archery
Thursday, November 7 | 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Presenter: Heights Outdoors
Location: Heights Outdoors, 2281 Portage Avenue (Indoors)
Free for AESES members | $5.00 Non-members | Max 20

FULL

Labour Relations – Union-Employer Negotiations (In-Person) | Thu., Nov. 14 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm

laptopCurious about how to negotiate better working conditions and fair wages? Want to learn how your voice can be heard during bargaining? Join us for an informative session that provides an overview of Union-Employer Negotiations! We’ll break down the steps of the collective bargaining process that empower our members to advocate for their rights. Plus, we might even share a laugh or two along the way! This seminar is in person or if you would like to attend virtually, please choose the November 25 date.

Labour Relations – Union-Employer Negotiations (In-Person)
Thursday, November 14 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Presenter: AESES Labour Team – Colleen, Leanne and Lorne
Location: AESES Business Office, 880 Harrow Street East
Free for AESES members | Max 20

Registration Deadline: November 7, 2024 or until full.

Register now.

Canadian Museum for Human Rights – Indigenous Rights Tour | Tue., Nov. 19 | 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Participants will be introduced to Indigenous worldviews, laws, and perspectives on rights, as well as on historic and contemporary violations of Indigenous rights and the legacy of colonialism and genocide. Please be aware this tour contains content related to the trauma associated with systemic racism, colonization, and genocide.

Canadian Museum for Human Rights – Indigenous Rights Tour
Tuesday, November 19 | 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Presenter: Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Location: Canadian Museum for Human Rights, 85 Israel Asper Way
Free for AESES members | Non Members $5.00 | Max 25

Registration Deadline: November 12, 2024 or until full.

Register now.

Labour Relations – Union-Employer Negotiations (Virtual) | Mon., Nov. 25 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm

notesCurious about how to negotiate better working conditions and fair wages? Want to learn how your voice can be heard during bargaining? Join us for an informative session that provides an overview of Union-Employer Negotiations! We’ll break down the steps of the collective bargaining process that empower our members to advocate for their rights. Plus, we might even share a laugh or two along the way! This seminar is virtual, if you would like to attend in person, please choose the November 14 date.

Labour Relations – Union-Employer Negotiations (Virtual)
Monday, November 25 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Presenter: AESES Labour Team – Colleen, Leanne and Lorne
Location: Online (link will be sent prior to the event date)
Free for AESES members | Max 90

Registration Deadline: November 18, 2024 or until full.

Register now.

Payment options: eTransfer, cheque, cash or credit card
  • If you are paying by eTransfer, you will receive the instructions once your spot is secured. Please note: Tangerine Bank has a $5.00 minimum for an eTransfer.
  • If you are playing by cheque, you can send it via inter-office or postal mail to:
  • If you are paying by cash, you can drop if off in-person at AESES 880 Harrow Street East.
  • If you are paying by credit card, an invoice will be created and emailed to you with a link to pay. Please be on the look out for this email.

Register

 


These seminars are for AESES signed members* and a guest (limit of one guest per member, per seminar). Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, with your completed registration form and payment (if required).

*Please note that as of 2018, AESES implemented a policy that requires members to be signed as union members to participate in our education seminars. If you are not yet signed (or not sure) but are interested in attending, contact the AESES Business Office, and we can check and provide you with a membership form if needed.

Did you know

AESES is affiliated with the Confederation of Canadian Unions (CCU).

AESES' Charter Meeting was held in December of 1972.

We offer bursaries for AESES dependents at both universities.

Anyone can attend a Board meeting by calling the AESES Business Office prior to the meeting and confirming their attendance.

AESES requires new volunteers for various committees. Please contact the Business Office if you are an AESES member interested in joining one of our committees.