St. John’s Votes

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At Large Town Hall

Happy City is hosting our Councillor at Large virtual town hall, taking place September 14th and 15th from 7-8:30 pm.

We want questions from you!

Please fill out the google form below or comment on this post.

Special General Meeting – July 21

We’re hosting a special general meeting to fill three interim seats on our Board! Join us on July 21 to meet like-minded community members and help shape the future of Happy City St. John’s.

Location: Online

To attend the meeting, please register in advance to get the virtual meeting link here: https://forms.gle/KAMo17wmsE2zRbyCA
*Please register by 5pm on Tuesday, July 20.

INTERIM BOARD OF DIRECTORS

If you wish to apply for an interim board of directors position, please fill out the form at the following link: https://happycity.typeform.com/to/ZAYRqm

About the Role
Board members are a key part of shaping and executing the work of Happy City St. John’s. They serve a two-year term and meet at least monthly, with additional committee meetings to plan for and implement events and campaigns.

Members of the Board are encouraged to bring forward ambitious ideas for Happy City projects and are given the opportunity to work with our energetic team to bring those ideas to fruition.

Board members are expected to attend at least 50% of board meetings, unless accommodations are agreed upon by the Chair.

Happy City St. John’s has an active volunteer board, and members should expect to spend at least 5-10 hours per month on Happy City duties.

These positions are interim, meaning that you will serve until our next Annual General Meeting in October. You would then be free to apply for re-election, or you may choose to not seek re-election.

Who Should Apply?
We are seeking board members with diverse experiences who have a passion for making their community a better place. All levels and kinds of expertise and lived experience are welcome.

Happy City St. John’s is committed to fulfilling its mission while embracing equity and diversity. We would be particularly interested in self-nominations from people who are members of designated groups including women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, racialized persons/visible minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity (2SLGBTQIA+). We believe these citizens’ experiences must be at the center of the work we do and hence strongly encourage nominations from people with these identities to apply.

How Does It Work?
Individuals self-nominate by completing an online form. Anyone can stand for election, except for candidates or elected officials for municipal, provincial, or federal office. The election of new Board members takes place on Wednesday, July 21 at Happy City’s SGM. Members vote to elect candidates at the SGM following the introductions of all candidates and all candidates must attend the SGM.

Submit your application by 4 pm on Friday, July 16.

Happy City St. John’s is Hiring!

Happy City is hiring three Canada Summer Job positions to support the organization’s Summer and Fall activities!

Please note that these positions are funded by Service Canada and candidates must be:

between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, and
legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations.

International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian Citizens or permanent residents.

Happy City St. John’s is committed to fulfilling its mission while embracing equity and diversity. We would be particularly interested in applications from youth who are members of designated groups including women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, racialized persons/visible minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity (LGBTQIA2S+).

Job Ads:

Special Events Coordinator (35 hours/week for 8 weeks) APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 2
Development Manager (14 hours/week for 20 weeks) APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 1
Outreach Coordinato r (20 hours/week for 14 weeks) APPLICATION DEADLINE: August

Jane’s Walks 2021

Jane’s Walks is a series of free, citizen-led neighbourhood tours that help people discover unseen, under-celebrated, and unique stories about their community. Due to COVID-19, all Jane’s Walks for Newfoundland and Labrador can be enjoyed from home by visiting our website at www.happycity.ca or our Facebook Page and will be offered in video, audio, interactive webinar, and visual formats.

Become a Jane’s Walks Lead!

We are looking for people to share a story from their past or show a hidden talent in the arts, give a guided audio tour through their favourite neighbourhoods, or share their knowledge on the history of a personal treasure. This year we want to not only hear about the beautiful place we all call home, but learn about the people that live in it.

Now more than ever, we need to feel connected to one another and Jane’s Walks has provided you with the perfect opportunity. Together we can explore our city and share our stories through social distancing while bringing a little peace and distraction into the homes of neighbours, family and friends.

Want to lead a Jane’s Walk? Check out our Guide for Walk Leads, and email happcitysj@gmail.com to confirm your topic!

Jane’s Walks 2021

Please note that we will continue to update this list as walks are released!

Historic St. John’s told through the Viewfinder of a Student (Part 1 & Part 2)
Walk lead: Chris Peters & NL Studies 2025 class
Format: Video (Part 1 & Part 2)
Release date: May 21, 2021

Re-imagining Elizabeth Ave.
Walk lead: Elizabeth Yeoman
Format: PDF
Release date: May 21, 2021

Prescott Street
Walk lead: Bob Hallett
Format: Blog Post
Release date: May 23, 2021

St. John’s Ecclesiastical District
Walk leads: John Fitzgerald, Robert Pitt, and Heather MacLellan
Format: Live Jane’s Walk video and Q&A
Release date: May 25, 2021

Changing Landscapes: The Natural Heritage of Long Pong and Leary’s Brook
Walk lead: Scott Osmond
Format: ArcGIS Story Map
Release date: May 25, 2021

The Once and Future Libraries
Walk lead: Monique Tobin & Josh Smee
Format: Video
Release date: May 27, 2021

Triage of the Grace Hospital Lands: The Rebirth of a Neighbourhood
Walk lead: Dan Ficken
Format: Video and live discussion on Facebook
Release date: 10:30am, June 5, 2021

Staying off the Arterials: Alternate Walking Routes through St. John’s
Walk lead: Josh Smee
Format: Video and live discussion on Facebook
Release date: 3:00pm, June 6, 2021