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We are switching to LinkedIn! After some thought, we decided to move away from X and create a LinkedIn page instead. Please follow our ECN LinkedIn page to stay updated on ECN news! Thanks to all our supporters and followers here on X; we hope to engage with you on LinkedIn!

Join the ECN on May 7 for our "Indigenous Data Sovereignty" webinar from 12-1pm MDT. The webinar will explore the intersection of Indigenous data sovereignty, ethics, and culturally responsive evaluation, emphasizing best practices through Indigenous evaluation methodologies.

Join us and Dr. Lana Whiskeyjack on April 16 for the fourth webinar in our Widening Our Worldview series. Through this webinar, participants will be introduced to different arts-based modalities. See below for more details!

Come join us for the continuation of our six-part "Widening Our Worldview" webinar series! Guided by Indigenous evaluation experts, participants will learn about underpinnings that inform Indigenous evaluation practices and incorporating Indigenous practices into their programs.

Level up your impact! Check out this community-based research certificate Program to gain the skills you need to drive meaningful change alongside the communities you care about: shorturl.at/8iz3g

Are you passionate about making a difference through community engagement? Consider applying for the Masters in Community Engagement (MACE) program at @UAlbertaSPH! Learn more here: shorturl.at/V6gFe

Join the ECN for TWO upcoming sessions on November 26 and December 3 with Jen Greenway, creator of the Go Smudge Yourself podcast! Topics will focus on integrating Indigenous frameworks into evaluation. To register and learn more, click the link here: shorturl.at/SIcxl

Are you passionate about evaluation and collaborating with communities? If so, the ECN is hiring a Research Coordinator and a Postdoctoral Fellow! See the job postings below: apps.ualberta.ca/careers/postin… apps.ualberta.ca/careers/postin…

Congrats to everyone in the Q/UEval experience! Learners combined theory, small group work with community partners, and co-created an evaluation design. At the end of the week, they showcased their evaluation plan in presentations. Thanks to all who made this a success!

Join ECN for a lunch and learn led by keynote speaker, Andrea Johnston entitled, "Honoring Reconciliation in Evaluation: An Introduction." This session will provide an introduction into how we can uphold reconciliation practices in evaluation.

Calling students and evaluation specialists! The ECN is hosting UEval from June 3-7, 2024. This experiential learning course will provide an opportunity for students and community partners to build evaluation capacity. Registration is open now: evaluationcapacitynetwork.com/ueval

Interested in learning about how improv theatre allows us to engage with social issues? Join CES at the Grindstone Theatre on March 16 for a fun, skill-building workshop! Event details here: shorturl.at/owBCM

Are you a collaborative individual who is looking for an opportunity to bring your leadership skills to quality improvement initiatives in Edmonton? The Central Zone PCN and the Red Deer Primary Care Network are hiring an Evaluation Lead. Details in the attachments below!

Session recording: youtube.com/watch?v=VYMaMl… Further resources: drive.google.com/file/d/1p_GVfm…

The ECN has a mission to promote EDI in evaluation practices. On January 31, Métis evaluators Melissa Tremblay and Larry Bremner had conversations with the ECN on decolonizing evaluation. The session recording and further resources can be accessed in the thread below:

Interested in learning about how digital technology and families intersect? Come attend a presentation hosted by Dr. Keith Hampton on February 6th! Register using the QR code below.

Start off the New Year with this online course on arts-based methods for evaluators! This 6-session skill-building course enables evaluators to add 4 arts-based tools to their toolbox: poetry, photo elicitation, drawing, and collage.

If you want to hone your skills in facilitation, check out the course below! Students will have an opportunity to learn more about facilitation tools and practices that they can apply in the community.

ECN is proud to announce that our colleague, Kirsty Choquette, has received a prestigious Mitacs award for her outstanding work in Indigenous youth care. Please join us in congratulating Kirsty! Read more here: rb.gy/mfgztk

Are you an inquisitive person with a strong background in evaluation and measurement? The South Calgary Primary Care Network is hiring an Evaluation & Measurement Analyst! See more details here: scpcn.startdate.ca/#/career/info/…