Reboot Alberta Newsletter April 28th, 2010
Read the Latest Posts from Bloggers involved in the Reboot Movement!
The Politics of Fear and the Politics of Hope by David King
Dave comments on what he feels are the ongoing fear tactics that have been utilized by governments to sustain power, "across North America, and particularly in Alberta, provincial and federal politicians have been practicing the politics of fear for more than 15 years."
Franco Un-American by Ashley Vahlberg
Ashley asks at what point we cease to be a democracy if there are no voters.
A Report on Reboot Alberta's Progressive Values Survey by Ken Chapman
Ken's blogpost on the finding from the survery taken in the lead up to RB2.0 that were annouced in Kananaskis that deal with perceptions of the current government, our pride and commitment to Alberta and what values we want our government and leaders to have.
"83% of Rebooters do not feel that their government listens to them and 72% do not believe that their opinions have any influence on the government of Alberta.
If this sense of isolation and alienation will happen with the highly informed, influential, opinionated and progressive Reboot people how is the ordinary citizen going to stand a chance of having their voice heard by a largely indifferent government...except at election time?"
I'll meet you in the middle by Chris LaBossiere
Chris comments on Dave Taylor's resignation from the Alberta Liberal Party.
Newsflash: Albertans are not conservative. by Jane Harris Zsovan
Jane explores the changing definition of what it has meant to be considered a Progressive in Alberta - " In the 1920s Albertans proudly called themselves the most progressive Christians in Canada. In 2010, pundit panels & political science professors tell us we're conservatives in both religion and politics."
Alberta in 2030 - What's Your Vision? by Joey Oberhoffner
Joey wants us to reflect on what we want the Alberta of 2030 to be, leave your comments and tell him what you hope to see happen!
Survey Says Where Reboot Alberta Should Go as a Citizen's Movement. by Ken Chapman
The results of the survey that over 540 Rebooters took on what direction we want Reboot Alberta to take.
According to the survey, 87% say the newsletter should provide more content interesting community events and progressive websites. While 75% of Rebooters have not yet contemplated organizing Tweet-Ups or Meet-Ups but 60% want to know how and 70% want tips on how to find other progressive thinking Albertans in their communities.
The Public Accounts Committee and the casual abuse of power by Alexander Muir
Alexander states, "What is the point of such a committee if its every move, even to convene a meeting, essentially requires the permission of the government?"
Reboot Bulletin Board: Events and Information of Interest
Kananaskis - Meaningful Work: Green Jobs and Social Innovation Retreat - April 30th to May 2nd
Rebooter Greg Powell is helping to organize this 2.5 day retreat is to provide a forum for young professionals (~ ages 20-35, but open to all) in Alberta to spend a weekend with a diverse group of peers and inspiring professionals, deeply engaging with questions around vocation, sustainability, and social innovation.
Visit www.albertaacts.ca/MeaningfulWork for more information
Edmonton -Reboot Alberta Meet-Up! - May 11th
Come out to mix and mingle to see what Reboot Alberta is all about or reconnect with progressives you met at either Reboot Alberta events in Red Deer and Kananaskis! Be part of the growing community of Progressive Albertans who want to re-engage as citizens by moving beyond complaining about Alberta to doing something for Alberta. RSVP via the Facebook group
and get more info, or by visiting the rebootalberta.org events listings.
New Sarepta - 13 Ways to Kill Your Community - May 4th
Rebooter William Munsey is getting the word out on this event. More info available at William's blog http://newsarepta.blogspot.com/ or on the Facebook event.
Edmonton - #YEGHelp @ Lux Steakhouse - May 15th
Rebooter Zohreh Saher is helping to organize the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation event to raise $10,000 for the LaSalle Shelter Foundation Edmonton. For more information and to buy tickets go to: yeghelp.ca
Calgary and Edmonton - Learning our Way to the Next Alberta Evening Dialogues - May 31st and June 1st
Rebooters Ken Chapman, Stephen Murgatroyd and Xanthe Couture are part of organizing the upcoming Learning our Way to the Next Alberta events. Get your tickets now at learningourway.ca to attend theevening dialogues May 31 and June 2nd that will raise awareness and advance the public dialogue on the role of learning as a foundation for co-creating the next Alberta.
Edmonton - Learning our Way to the Next Alberta Symposium - June 2nd
To keep the dialogue going from the Learning our Way dialogues, a full day symposium will give participants the chance to share their hopes and concerns with keynote presenters of Gywnne Dyer, David Peat and Scott Murray. Find out how to get tickets at learningourway.ca , or by visiting the rebootalberta.org events listings.
Calgary - Council of Canadians Monthly Meetings
The Calgary Chapter of the Council of Canadians holds a monthly meeting every third Tuesday. The event is open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend!
For more information contact Rebooter Ted Woynillowicz, Calgary Chapter co-chair at ted@telusplanet.net
Edmonton - Intervivos hosts "New Kids on the Political Block" - June 9th
Rebooters Zohreh Saher, Marcus Coldeway, Xanthe Couture and Alistair King are helping to organize this upcoming Intervivos mixer with Wildrose Alliance party leader Danielle Smith and Alberta Party member Chima Nkemdirim. Visit www.intervivos.ca for more info and to buy tickets.
Reboot in the Media
Bonneyville Nouvelle - Reboot Alberta a New Centrist Coalition
"They're not quite a party, and not quite a lobby group. Yet Reboot Alberta hopes to affect change in Alberta politics."
Places to connect and "reboot" beyond Alberta
Tweet Progress - A directory of Progressives on Twitter!
Helping Progressives utilize Twitter by connecting newcomers to mentors.
More info at: http://progressivebloggers.ca/
Progressive Bloggers - A website for Canadian Progressive bloggers!
Anyone is welcome to submit these bloggers believe that Canadian politics should move in a progressive direction regardless of party affiliation.
More info at: http://tweetprogress.us/users/newcomers
Wanting to "Reboot" in your Community?
For information on how to become a Community Organizer through Greater Edmonton Alliance based in Edmonton click here.
Submit to the RebootAlberta.org Newsletter!
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Forward newsletter content to Xanthe@rebootalberta.org. We will try our best to include everything submitted, or post to a future newsletter. This is a work in progress so the format may change depending on the response we receive.
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