CES Newfoundland and Labrador still has just a few spots left for their workshop, Analyzing Qualitative Data Using Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis Techniques with Simon Roy and Leah Simpkins! Date: Thursday, June 17th, 2021 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (NST) Facilitators: Simon Roy & Leah Simpkins Location: Zoom  Registration Cost: Students: $50 | CES-NL & National Members: $75 | Non-members: $100 Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 15th, 2021 REGISTER AT: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/analyzing-qualitative-data-qualitative-quantitative-analysis-techniques-tickets-153533899025 Register early to reserve your space (max 30 participants).  For more information contact [email protected]

Just a reminder that the Canadian Evaluation Society Nova Scotia Chapter’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 16th from 12:00–1:30 pm (ADT) through Zoom. The meeting will include a report on Chapter activities over the past year, financial report, and election of new board members. Following the AGM will be a resource swap! This will be a group chat for everyone to share resources that they’ve found helpful – books, websites, videos, events, or anything really that has been a go-to for them. All CES-NS members in good standing are invited to attend. Please register in advance: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsfuirpzIpHdS7g1gkdXAGtIFjyL5IgRP0 See you there! 🙂

Dear CES NS members and blog subscribers, Although Indigenous History Month is usually an invitation for all Canadians to celebrate, this June has begun with mourning and nationwide calls to end genocide in Canada, both of which are echoed within the newly released MMIWG action plan. As president of CES Nova Scotia, Andrealisa is honored to coauthor this blog post with Vanessa Nevin of Sipekne’katik First Nation.  Vanessa is Director of Health at the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs.  She chairs the Atlantic Indigenous Evaluation Stewardship Circle, which is a community of practice to support Indigenous-led evaluation, and is a founding member the nascent Canadian Hub of the Blue Marble Evaluation Network. In the spirit of gratitude for CES members and…

The Canadian Evaluation Society Nova Scotia Chapter’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 16th from 12:00–1:30 pm (ADT) through Zoom. The meeting will include a report on Chapter activities over the past year, financial report, and election of new board members. Following the AGM will be a resource swap! This will be a group chat for everyone to share resources that they’ve found helpful – books, websites, videos, events, or anything really that has been a go-to for them. All CES-NS members in good standing are invited to attend. Please register in advance: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsfuirpzIpHdS7g1gkdXAGtIFjyL5IgRP0 See you there! 🙂

As we near our Annual General Meeting (which will be on June 16 @ noon ADT by the way; more info coming very soon), we’d like to put out a final call for Board members. We’re still looking to fill the role of Professional Development Chair. This past year, we had two co-chairs share the role, which is certainly an option going forward as well! The PD Chair(s) will help to identify and plan professional development activities offered by CES-NS throughout the year (e.g., invited speakers, webinars, networking, or journal club). Please note that you must be a current CES Member to hold a Board position. If you’d like to…